These days it is common knowledge that it is hard to meet an agent or an editor through an unsolicited mailing. They are more likely to pay attention to a submission coming from someone they have met in person. To that end, writers flock to conferences so they can get some face time with real live agents and editors. And that is great. I believe writers should get out and network. But those conferences can be pricey.

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