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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUBMITTING MANUSCRIPTS FOR CRITICISM BY WORKSHOP LEADERS.
This is a valuable aspect of PWC. Some conferences offer either critiques
or contests; we're one of the few conferences that offers both.
SUBMIT YOUR BEST WORK IN THE CONTESTS.
In addition to modest cash prizes, first prize winners win free tuition
to next year's conference. Besides, there's nothing like winning to spur
you on to further work.
LOOK FOR THE FREE MAGAZINES TO TAKE HOME SO YOU CAN STUDY MARKETS.
We spend time and a hefty postage to bring these in for you; take advantage
of the offerings. You may want to plan to have a bag with you for carrying
these.
LEARN TO HONE YOUR QUESTIONS FOR WORKSHOP LEADERS.
Be specific in what you ask and ask without giving your life story;
you contribute to a workshop greatly this way.
BE ON TIME FOR WORKSHOPS; BRING PAPER AND PENS FOR TAKING NOTES.
DON'T PLAN TO TAPE-RECORD THE LECTURES.
In deference to the workshop leaders' rights to their presentations,
PWC forbids taping; many of our leaders speak for income and it's not fair
to tape a lecture to play "for free" for a group back home.
DON'T PLAN TO USE LAPTAP-KEYBOARDS IN THE WORKSHOPS.
We applaud those who have invested in equipment to make writing easier,
but have found that the tapping of a keyboard while an instructor is talking
infringes on those as much as twenty feet away. For the benefit of the
greater number, we've abolished keyboards.
THERE'S NO SMOKING DURING SESSIONS, SO BREATHE EASY.
As above, one persons's rights end where they begin to infringe on
others' rights. Places are provided for smokers.
BRING LAYERS FOR ALTERNATINGLY COOL AND WARM ROOMS.
This is, unfortunately, a bane. Two of the workshop room temperatures
do fluctuate, so be prepared for it; eventually, we hope, the hotel will
have a better-controlled system. Actually, the range isn't really very
great, and most people aren't bothered by it, but if you're sensitive to
changes, have a light wrap you can put on or take off.
BE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS AND NEW APPROACHES TO YOUR WRITING.
That's at the heart of atttending a conference; insights are what the
planners hope you will find.
MAKE USE OF THE CONFEREE LOUNGE TO MEET OTHER WRITERS.
The Conferee Lounge is an extra room we rent just for the purpose of
having a private place where writers can gather. We've found it to be a
popular idea. This room is where you'll find the free magazines, coffee
and tea at mid-morning and mid-afternoon, and other writers, faculty, and
board members with whom to chat.
SPEAK TO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM SPEAK TO YOU; AND DO IT FIRST.
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