Episode 08: Conference Key Learnings and Takeaways

The Author Next Door

🎙️ What really happens at a writing conference and how do you make it worth the time (and money)?

In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell recap their experience at the Superstars Writing Conference, sharing honest takeaways, helpful strategies, and a few surprises along the way.

We cover:

Why energy management is your secret weapon at conferences

What to wear, what to pack, and how to prepare like a pro ✍️

The power of career counseling sessions (and why they’re worth it)

How to pitch your work—even if you’re nervous

Navigating conflicting advice with confidence and clarity

The unexpected ways connection and community can reignite your writing life

Whether you’re heading to your first writing conference or looking to level up your next one, this episode is packed with real talk and practical tips to help you show up feeling prepared, confident, and connected.

👇 Have you ever been to Superstars—or another conference that changed your writing life? We’d love to hear about it!

Here are some of the author conferences we love:
https://www.superstarswriting.com/
https://www.authornation.live/
https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive

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ANGELA HAAS
Choose your own adventure
🚀💕 https://ahaaswrites.com/

CASSIE NEWELL
Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/
Young Adult 🧚 https://authorcmnewell.com/
Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

Keywords: networking, writing conference, energy management, career counseling, author pitch, building connections, writing tips, conference preparation, author community, personal branding