I saw your note about going to AWP and then just learned that it's in Seattle. And, well, I live in Seattle! As someone who is not (yet) a published author, I'd love to hear if you have any advice on how to make the most of the rare opportunity when AWP is in one's hometown. (And happy to provide off-site recs if you want them!)
This will only be my second AWP, so I am no expert, but they do keep a running list of all the off-site events, so even if you don't end up registering for the conference, you can still participate! The most fun I had last year was at the off-sites, and it's where you actually get to talk to people and make connections. https://www.awpwriter.org/awp_conference/schedule_overview_offsite
Will also gladly take recs, especially if they involve good food that's walking distance to the conference. :)
I saw your note about going to AWP and then just learned that it's in Seattle. And, well, I live in Seattle! As someone who is not (yet) a published author, I'd love to hear if you have any advice on how to make the most of the rare opportunity when AWP is in one's hometown. (And happy to provide off-site recs if you want them!)
This will only be my second AWP, so I am no expert, but they do keep a running list of all the off-site events, so even if you don't end up registering for the conference, you can still participate! The most fun I had last year was at the off-sites, and it's where you actually get to talk to people and make connections. https://www.awpwriter.org/awp_conference/schedule_overview_offsite
Will also gladly take recs, especially if they involve good food that's walking distance to the conference. :)