Saturday, July 6, 2019

Packing for a conference

I'm attending a conference for writers at the end of July. The first two days will be filled with workshops and events to help us all be better writers. The final day has a Book Signing with 250+ authors in attendance!

Whether you're heading to a conference to learn, network, or just have fun, here's a packing checklist for your trip.

What to Pack for a Writing Conference

Clothing
  • Travel clothes
  • Professional clothes
  • Undergarments, socks, hose
  • Formal attire for dressy occasions
  • Lightweight sweater, jacket, or wrap
  • Sleepwear
  • Casual or workout clothes 

Shoes
  • Comfortable, professional shoes
  • Shoes for dressy occasions
  • Casual shoes or flip-flops
  • Athletic shoes

Accessories
  • Jewelry
  • Scarves or shawls
  • Purse(s)
  • Computer bag
  • Evening bag
  • Umbrella
  • Professional pins or badges

Toiletries and Sundries
  • Cosmetics and skin care
  • Deodorant and hygiene products
  • Hair care
  • Dental care
  • Nail care
  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Safety pins, clothes pins, and duct tape

Important Documents
  • Passport or photo id
  • Business cards
  • Conference receipts and confirmations
  • Conference app or handouts downloaded
  • Tickets for travel, events, and entertainment
  • Notes for pitching manuscript
  • Promotional materials

Miscellaneous
  • Spare pair of glasses or shades
  • Cash, especially one-dollar bills/coins for tipping
  • Credit and debit cards
  • Laundry bag
  • Electronics (headphones, computer, cell phone)
  • Power cords for rechargeable electronics
  • Backup battery
  • Leisure time content (books, music)
  • Digital copies of ID card, credit cards, etc.
  • Thumb drive for saving images and documents
  • Pen and notebook (if electronics fail)
  • Pedometer

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