These are notes from Life the Universe and Everything symposium. It gave advise on how not to be an obsessive fan to someone you admire. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

– is hanging around an agent/ publisher for over 3-4 min. Go way and come back.
– Get names correctly. Cs Lewis went by Jack. Orson scat care wen by Scott.
– There is a difference in offering praise and encouragement. Praise is on the object. Touch upon their career.
– Some may put something on their con nametag to be provocative such as .human lie detector.
– When you interact with someone write down what you talked about. It will reinforce the connection when you talk again.
– Impress on my mind that this person has potential. Look for ways to reinforce our connection.
– Q: what kind of projects are you currently working on?
– Q: what do you enjoy doing besides writing?
Q: how to do the bar scene for those authors who don’t drink?
– Agents and publishers want to socialize. Ask about themselves. Maybe ask what the best thing you’ve learned today is. Give an indication that you read their work.
– How to drklolrk? funk> video maybe this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZJWSzr9eeU
– How to communicate with people in other countries. Find out their favorite social medial.