Comments on: Conference Prep–Neworking on the Fly

By: Sally Bradley

Sally Bradley — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:01:18 +0000

Networking is something my non-writing husband just doesn’t understand. And I have a hard time explaining it to him. It’s not smarmy, it’s not using people, it’s–maybe I need to put it in writing since I’m better at communicating that way, lol.

By: Kaye Dacus

Kaye Dacus — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:02:48 +0000

Jess–
That’s one of the reasons I’ve spent so much time talking about networking on this blog—to help people get over the idea that networking is “smarmy” and, when done right, is a vital part of being successful in any business venture that depends on knowing the right people and getting our work in front of them.

By: Jennifer L. Griffith

Jennifer L. Griffith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:15:56 +0000

Due to the highly competitve nature of the publishing industry, networking is absolutely essential. This is a great topic to explore, especially prior to any writer’s conference. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Kaye!!

By: Jess

Jess — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:56:43 +0000

“Networking” just sounds kind of smarmy, like using people to get what you want. I don’t like the sound of it. But knowing someone for years and years before they read your stuff doesn’t seem that way at all.

By: John Robinson

John Robinson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:42:04 +0000

Great stuff, Kaye. Thanks so much for doing this for us!