Ten, random Best Things from the RNA Conference ’09.

Our illustrious Chairman, Katie Fforde, enjoying the Cumbrian sunshine…

 1)  Best Writerly Thought:-  “Creativity isn’t a bucket, it’s a river.  You don’t have to hoard it.  You have to give it away to get more.”  Jodi Thomas.

2)  Best Character Advice:-  “Every positive character trait has its negative side.”  Sometimes you want the gentle man to be more assertive, or the protective man to let you run risks….  Jodi Thomas again.

3)  Best Public Speaking Advice:-  “When you’ve poured your glass of water, put the top back on the bottle…”  and, “Assess your audience,” what are they interested in.  Hugo Summerson.

Yours truly, and Biddy Coady, ready for the Gala Dinner.

4)  Best Charisma Advice:-  “Be interested in the people you’re talking to.  If you’re interested, you’re interestING.”  Liz Bailey.

Learning about charisma from Liz Bailey, dressed in black plastic bin liners…

5)  Best Five Senses Advice:-  “The real magic of writing happens in the gap between what you describe and what the reader sees.”  The gaps we leave in description are filled by the imagination of the reader.  Linda Gillard.

6) Best Shoes:-  Liz Fenwick’s ‘Russian Lady of the Night Shoes’ (long story).  See http://twitpic.com/a14k9.

7)  Best Social Networking Moment:-  Joining Twitter (@annalouiselucia) and following the #RNA09 tweets.

8)  Best Blog Moment:-  The new RNA blog. 

 9)  Best Overheard Comment:-  “So I said, I know!  We can use it as a sex toy….”

10)  Best Agent Moment:-  “Yes, I think editors are hungry for this sort of thing.  Send it to me when it’s done.”

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