Convention Tip#4 – Sit Up Front
AKA It's Not That Bad
In school, if given the choice, few students want to sit in the front row. At a convention, it’s the best place to be.
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Convention Tip #2 – Know the Costs
AKA Enough Money to Have Fun
For any convention you attend, there will be some financial costs – admission ticket, hotel, travel, etc. The earlier you plan and save for these costs, the more money you can have to enjoy yourself while actually at the convention.
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Convention Tip #4 – Go To Opening Ceremonies
AKA So That's What They Look Like
Depending on the convention, opening ceremonies can be short (less than half an hour), long (over 2 hours), and may or may not contain belly-dancing.
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Convention Tip #1 – Pick One & Go To It
AKA Decision Time
If there are more than a few people interested in something, there is a convention for it. Since “writing” spans the breadth of many interests, there is often someone or something related to writing at a convention.
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Convention Tip#3 – Stay in the Main Hotel
AKA Look Who's Over There ...
Conventions come in many sizes, from occupying a single hotel to taking over a convention center and having multiple hotels. Regardless of the size of the convention, if you can, stay in the main hotel.
