I’d have loved to attend the RWA conference and i was insanely jealous with all the social media hype while i was at home with a sick toddler 🙁 Like you, i’m a bit shy about meeting up with people in real life and going out of my way to chat to people. It helps to connect with someone who is an extrovert and then they do most of the work for you!
That’s another tip – attend with a fabulous networker & let them do the hard work!
Here is a post from Joanne Tracey that I can definitely relate to. Find out how to survive and get the most out of a writers’ conference if you’re an introvert.
I so agree with these… especially the ‘having a room to retreat to’ thing. Being able to get away and flop on your bed, even for 15mins is a good thing.
I didn’t get out and get any fresh air though and – had I thought to bring sneakers – I would have attempted a morning walk on one of the days as I didn’t venture out at all other than before the conference started.
And I love the conference hashtags and have tried to follow everyone I found on Instagram or Twitter via them. I know in 6mths time I’ll wonder how on earth I came across some of these people, but it’s great to make those connections.
The hashtags were a great means of connection. I’d forgotten that part.
I loved meeting you Jo, and although I didn’t get to your session, I heard it was awesome! Hoping to see you next time in Sydney.
It was fabulous to meet you too. See you in Sydney!
Great tips, found myself nodding along with all of these Joanne.
🙂 Have a great weekend, Janet.