A Word About Conference Drafts

Here's what I want when you submit a first draft for conference:

1. The goal is for the story to have a beginning, a middle, and an end. If you don't get all the way to the end of the story, it makes it more difficult to have a productive conference.

2. Don't worry too much about length, but less than 1000 words is probably too short and more than 5000 words is definitely too long. Aim for between five and ten double-spaced pages. Please use 12-point Times New Roman. It's easier on my eyes.

3. Don't forget to use scenes.

4. Two words: Nouns. Verbs.

5. There's no wrong answer. Make a good faith effort and you'll be fine.