I just returned from doing my Crafting Killer Description and Dialogue workshop at Write on the Sound to a sold-out class of 75 (though I think there were actually about 85 there), and I had a great time.
The conference is very well done (they've been at it for, I think, 28 years). It's small and intimate, and the presenters tend to be excellent. One big benefit for me is being about to attend other workshops while I'm there. In particular, I enjoyed workshops by Steve White, an author who talked about suspense, Jessica Morrell, author and developmental editor (like me), who talked about creating conflict, and Ron Gompertz, an author and Indie publisher who gave an info-packed presentation on navigating Amazon to maximize your sales and exposure.
Mostly it was a treat to spend two days talking (and listening) about writing in a lovely location on the Puget Sound. Lucky me.
Next week: Wordstock in Portland, OR.
Ray