Valerie Ihsan, Aligned Action

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Conference Expectations


Segment
1 (Announcements/Author Updates):

 

What are you reading?

 

  • Segment 2 (Resources/Tips/Tidbits):

Tidbit #2: Query Manager (filtering, but not totally accurate--check the agent's website)

Segment 3 (Mindset-Craft-Biz Check): A previous guest said Erick and I reminded her of being on a morning radio show. I brought up the sitcom "Community," with the "Troy and Abed in the morning" tagline, and CRICKETS. Ha! Here's what I mean: https://images.app.goo.gl/rG9fff2Xko9PSAQMA

Segment 4 (Main Topic): Starts at 20:40

Can nudge an agent about submission after 6-8 weeks.

Why are you going?

Networking, learning something, building relationships, clients, creating community, make fans, building confidence,

"If you plant bulbs today, you get flowers in May."

Why don't they reach out?

Conference Buddy

Set Boundaries for yourself, and be aware of other's boundaries.

Need for brevity in questions, pitches, and elevator pitches.

 

Next episode:

Find Us:

 

Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan

Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor

Patreons: 

https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   

https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries

Tools:

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