One of the things that independent book stores, and only independent bookstores do, is man (or in our case woman) book tables at Writer’s Conferences.

We will be doing just that at the Central Coast Writers Conference at Cuesta College right here in beautiful San Luis Obispo, Friday, September 20^th and Saturday, September 21^st.

A Writer’s Conference creates a unique environment to get inspired, educated, rejuvenated. Writers do need rejuvenation. Writing can be…no…is a lonely endeavor. It helps to get together with one’s “community” occasionally. I’ve attended several conferences and this particular one several times. Each time I come away ready to sit myself down and put flying, inspired fingers to awaiting keys.

This year’s classes range from, Syn & Syntax, Adapting the Heroe’s Journey, Plot and Plant your Landscape, Self-Publishing, to Poetry and Writing. There are more than 30 classes to choose from.

I love that this conference has specially designed workshops for teenagers. I love seeing them walking around campus, usually in groups, usually girls, clutching their notebooks and I-pads. They seem so excited to be part of the experience. So excited to be part of the writerly world.

And, we do actually sell books. We have been pleased, so far, with our sales. Seems writers do still buy physical books. At least at conferences.  

And, any exposure or an independent bookstore is a good thing.

Looking forward to it!