Litopians! Arise and network! I realize many of you aren't US residents, but if you are there are plenty of opportunities to schmooze with your fellow writers in February. Conferences not only offer opportunities to network with other writers, they are the best way to find an agent. (If you live abroad, check out the list of databases on the Writing Conferences tab on my blog to find conferences in your region.)
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Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 13 Writing Conferences in February 2017
http://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/2017/01/13-writing-conferences-in-february-2017.html
Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 13 Writing Conferences in February 2017