I do smaller events in the Boston area and I'm often impressed with how many smaller places want writers to come and talk, give presentations, or teach. It has something to do with Massachusetts being a commonwealth instead of a state--every municipality has a library (over 350 of them plus branches), all within a one or two hour drive, and every one of them has a budget for programming. I find them tiring now, but occasionally I like to talk books with strangers, and there are plenty of opportunities.
I live in west podunk and the nearest bookstore is a consignment shop about 12 miles away. But, at my age, I don't mind the reclusive life I lead. It's the writing that I enjoy, not traipsing around the country doing the marketing.
I loved my book tours that stretched from 1990 in the US on and off through 2011 in Germany with dozens of cities between them--but don't miss the wear and tear of travel at all. My Michigan town is a great place to be retired in--though I'm still writing and publishing. I've only done workshops and master classes in places I can drive to here.
Yes, many cities have advantages! Best wishes! Janet
And disadvantages, too, I suppose.....
So true about NYC Lev. Think about how you look to the industry if you're from "East Podunk". If they need to meet you, how ya going to do that?
I do smaller events in the Boston area and I'm often impressed with how many smaller places want writers to come and talk, give presentations, or teach. It has something to do with Massachusetts being a commonwealth instead of a state--every municipality has a library (over 350 of them plus branches), all within a one or two hour drive, and every one of them has a budget for programming. I find them tiring now, but occasionally I like to talk books with strangers, and there are plenty of opportunities.
I live in west podunk and the nearest bookstore is a consignment shop about 12 miles away. But, at my age, I don't mind the reclusive life I lead. It's the writing that I enjoy, not traipsing around the country doing the marketing.
I loved my book tours that stretched from 1990 in the US on and off through 2011 in Germany with dozens of cities between them--but don't miss the wear and tear of travel at all. My Michigan town is a great place to be retired in--though I'm still writing and publishing. I've only done workshops and master classes in places I can drive to here.