Okay, okay, I know 17 weeks is kind of a long time, but with everything coming up, I have to start wrapping my head around this stuff in advance. You see, last year when I went to RT it was just for the con experience and pitching opportunities...and I still wasn't prepared.
This year? Now I'm a published author and I need to look at the convention in terms of promo as well as fun and opportunity. I'm slowly gathering some promo items to take with me, but I need more. The thing about promo is everyone's doing it, so I want my stuff to stand out. This is proving more difficult than anticipated since I also need to factor in cost and weight since I'll have to take it all on the plane with me or ship it in advance. So, with that in mind, I'm actually running out of time depending on what I go with.
But I also still need to prepare for pitches, and that means finishing novels not intended for my current publishers. This is harder than it sounds because in my mind I should be on the next Badlands story and doing something else for Evernight and plotting the next Blood Kissed, and that doesn't even take into account my young adult stuff. It's more than a little mind boggling. But I'm hoping to have stuff finished, polished and ready to pitch (especially since I have the experience from last year under my belt).
It's looking like I might be part of a panel this year too, which is huge. It also involves another set of stuff to prep. I'm incredibly geeked about it, so I hope like hell it pans out.
Then there's the fun and games portion of things. Hello? Outfits! Faery Ball, Vampire Ball... I love the madness. I'm on the lookout for bits and pieces to my costumes (still hunting for the perfect corset for the Vampire Ball).
Soooooo much to do and think about, and that's not even taking into account the little things like remembering to bring a power strip so my roommate, PJ Schnyder, and I can both get ready for events at the same time.
Basically what this post boils down to is a heads-up if you plan to attend an event like this. Yes, you can prep for it really quick if you need to, but I recommend putting some thought into things beforehand if you can. Now though? I need to get back to my novel-writing :)
RT as a published author! That's thrilling. I mean, I knew you were planning on RT and are a published author, but still. The two combined is exciting. :)
ReplyDeleteI still haven't decided whether I'm heading down this year or not. . . but for now I'll just feel jealous.
What kind of panel might you be in, or is that a secret?
Oh, shiny... maybe next year I'll get to go :) As a published author... bwahahaha...
ReplyDeleteGood luck and I can't wait to hear all about it.
Lots to do, lots to do, but oh, I'm sure you will have a stellar time!
ReplyDeleteYou've worked your butt off and it's nice to see that you're attending as a published author. Congrats! Lot's to do, but you're an organized and determined person-you'll do it all and do it well. Don't sweat the small stuff. Concentrate on what's important. It'll all work out fine. You'll rock Sel! :)
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