Avoid these Christian Writing Conference Traps
By Emily Golus It’s that season again. No, not pollen season (though it IS that too), but writing conference season. Many of my Southeast friends have just attended the Carolina Christian Writers Conference or are gearing up for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writing Conference , and several of my fantasy/sci-fi writing pals are looking forward to the Realm Makers Conference in July. There’s something electrifying about a good writing conference, especially one where fellow attendees are also believers. You can hone your writing skills, meet people who share your passion for portal fantasy or the Oxford comma, and maybe even catch a big break with an editor or agent. But be warned—there are writing conference traps you want to avoid. I don’t mean anything intentionally set by faculty or attendees, but some dangerous mental snares you can fall into, even (or especially) at a Christian conference. When you go to that conference, be cautious if you find y