#AWP14 is Here

Right now I’m on my way to Seattle for the annual AWP conference and bookfair, joining thousands of aspiring and inspiring writers. For me, the past two days have been consumed with packing, reviewing my schedule, making various lists, feeling really confident about my abilities as a writer/reader/social human being, and feeling really insecure about my abilities as a writer/reader/social human being. It doesn’t help that I’ve been battling a murderous cold, but at some point, it’s just time to board the plane and put on your lanyard.

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Despite my suffering health, I am really stoked to be in the company of so many of my favorite writers. Hopefully I’ll get to chat with some of them when I’m working the Superstition Review table C40 at the book fair. Our team of six includes founder Trish Murphy; poetry advisor Mark Haunschild; and interns Erin Regan, Sydni Budelier, Beth Sheets, and Elizabeth Hansen. We’ll be taking shifts to man the table, where we are giving away some cool S[R] gear, so be sure to stop by.

Thanks to the handy Everypost app, we’ll also be live-reporting to all six of our social networks during the conference. We’ve already been highlighting some of our past contributors who will be appearing in panels and readings with our #sralum campaign and will continue to seek out those familiar faces. Plus, there will be six of us on the ground with our ears perked for insightful quotes and amusing remarks. I’m particularly looking forward to the #overheardatAWP updates. There will no doubt be some gems under that hashtag.

Find us here:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/superstitionreview

Google+: https://plus.google.com/+SuperstitionReview

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/superstition-review

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/superstitionrev

Tumblr: http://superstitionrev.tumblr.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperstitionRev

What’s open on my computer right now:

Our founder Trish Murphy’s blog post is an excellent resource for newcomers or AWP veterans. She’s celebrating her 20th anniversary with AWP this year and has some seasoned advice on “top ten good AWP habits.”

This advice post by #sralum Kelli Russell Agodon is so calming and reassuring. Admittedly, I go to this page every few hours for comfort and strength.

I’m loving this tweet cheat sheet. As a somewhat inexperienced tweeter, I’m definitely keeping it on hand this weekend.

Plus, have you seen this #AWP14 bingo card by #sralum Daniel Nester? It’s definitely worth a look and a laugh.

That’s it for now.

Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle and on our networks!

Erin Regan
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5 thoughts on “#AWP14 is Here

  • February 26, 2014 at 3:56 pm
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    How exciting. AWP must be amazing, especially in Seattle! Wish I was there!

  • February 27, 2014 at 9:16 pm
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    I hope you get the chance to talk to those authors you wanted to meet! Seems like a great networking opportunity, and Superstition Review has a great set up for keeping everyone updated on the goings ons.

  • March 3, 2014 at 12:26 pm
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    Erin,
    This really was a great conference, wasn’t it? The first night I went to the panel that was discussing the future of the publishing industry and a lot of their panelists had been held up due to whether, so they hadn’t made it to the panel. To draw out time before they began the presentation, they had each member of the audience state who they were and what magazine or publishing house they were from and that was rough. I sat there, feeling like I was gonna throw up, haha, because everyone there had such experienced credentials. But, once I said my piece, “Rosie, from ASU. Publishing student,” everything seemed to be much better. The moderator even made sure to mention throughout the panel various venues that help publishing students advance their career. It was a nice discussion. The overall conference was just inspiring and the atmosphere electric! Too bad I didn’t get to meet you. Another time!

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