Ten Proven Tips for Boosting Word Counts at Writing Conferences

Episode Description: Indie Author Magazine Deep Dive—10 Tips for Hitting Word Counts While at a Conference

How do indie authors keep the creative momentum flowing when packed conference schedules threaten to derail their writing goals? In this focused deep dive, our hosts break down proven strategies from Indie Author Magazine’s latest article, tackling the perennial challenge: staying productive amid networking, learning, and inspiration overload.

You’ll hear actionable advice for setting realistic writing goals (even 200 words count!), clever ways to capture micro-moments for sprints, and how to protect your energy so you don’t collapse or burn out. From voice-to-text hacks to finding quiet havens and organizing a killer conference journal for maximum idea capture, demystify how to make every moment count—without the guilt.

Whether you’re headed to Author Nation in Vegas or an intimate local meetup, this episode will help you balance career-building with actual manuscript progress, all while keeping your creative spark alive.

Key Segments Guide:

• Introduction & The Conference Struggle [00:00:59]: Why conferences feel essential—and how they wreck writing momentum.

• Mindset Shift & Realistic Word Goals [00:02:35]: The psychology behind setting “tiny” minimums and how it helps.

• Batching Creativity & Networking [00:04:08]: Energy management through scheduled focus blocks.

• Writing Sprints & Micro-Moments [00:05:41]: Making use of small pockets of time for quick drafts.

• Writing in Transit [00:06:18]: Turning travel time into a productivity boost.

• Writing Kits & Tech Tools [00:08:18]: Packing the right gear and maintaining flexibility.

• Finding Writing Havens [00:09:56]: Locating quiet spaces to recharge and create.

• Voice-to-Text for On-the-Go Creatives [00:10:52]: Dictation solutions when typing just isn’t possible.

• Conference Journals & Content Capture [00:11:43]: Using event notes as valuable writing material.

• Guilt, Perspective, and Productivity [00:13:45]: Redefining success during high-output networking events.

Ready to transform your conference days into real manuscript progress? Tune in and discover thoughtful, practical tips you can put to work at your next event!