In preparation for my upcoming writers conference, I’ve made a list of five goals I’d like to achieve. Since it’s my first conference, I’m not very sure what to expect, so I’m making my goals simple. Hopefully next year I can expand on them.

1. Hand out 10 business cards.
2. Attend 9 lectures.
3. Have 8 meals with other people (not by myself like I would rather do)
4. Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night.
5. Connect with 6 other authors.
6. Strike conversations with 5 strangers.
7. Collect 4 business cards/contact info from publishers/agents/editors.
8. Learn 3 new things to actively apply to my writing.
9. Attend 2 late night workshops.
10. Make 1 new friend and stay in touch after the conference.