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The conference officially began today. Loads of workshops and speakers were scheduled, including the lunch with key note speaker, Cathy Maxwell.

The jam-packed ballroom.
Cathy’s powerful speech had us all laughing and crying. The theme was, “You ARE good enough.” That, as writers, we all doubt ourselves and whether we’re good enough for this business. (Even Susan Elizabeth Phillips still feels fear, believe it or not, according to her presentation at TGN Retreat.) But Cathy’s message was to push on through the fear and self-doubt.
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Posted by Joanna Shupe on July 18, 2013
https://thevioletfemmes.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/rwa-2013-atlanta-day-3/
Tomorrow we leave for RWA 2013 in Atlanta. Yes, my head is spinning.
Today saw a flurry of emails with burning questions back and forth between me and my roommates. Are we taking the MARTA in to the hotel? (Answer: No.) Who’s bringing a hair dryer? (Answer: Michele.) What does one wear to High Tea at the Ritz? (Answer: A thong.)
In between all that, I had to wrap up at the day job, pack, dinner, get the kids ready for camp, laundry, post office, and bank.
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Posted by Joanna Shupe on July 15, 2013
https://thevioletfemmes.wordpress.com/2013/07/15/rwa-2013-1-day-until-atlanta/