Kudos From A Former Writers Conference Attendee

I cannot begin to recommend the Mount Hermon Writers Conference enough!  It’s always held Psalm Sunday weekend in the awe-inspiring redwood forests of CA.  I credit this conference (God-inspired, of course) for landing my contract with Multnomah for my passion book, Love Letters to God: Deeper Intimacy through Written Prayer.

Just so you know, I didn’t sign a contract there, but met the editor who would champion my book all the way to a contract.  Networking is invaluable, especially these days when many publishing houses will not accept freelance work.  It pays to know someone.  Editors are looking for fresh talent at conferences.  That is one major reason they participate.  When you send in a query and submission to a publishing house and can say you met the editor at Mount Hermon’s Writers Conference, you’ll most likely get your project looked at.

So I encourage you to go to Mount Hermon’s Writers Conference.  You will learn tons, make invaluable contacts, and begin wonderful new friendships.  It’s not cheap, but nothing worthwhile is. If you can’t go this year, start saving your pennies for next year. 

There are a number of wonderful conferences out there, but this one, hands-down is the best–la creme de la creme!  And what other conference could beat those renowned redwood trees?  Go for it!

Lynn Morrissey
butterflylady@accessus.net