I’ve been visiting the States for two reasons over these past two weeks. One was to watch a dear friend get married, which she did, on a hill overlooking the San Juan islands. The second reason was to attend the International Food Blogger Conference.
I’m usually skeptical about blogging conferences and classes. With the exception of BlogHer, most of them tend to be outrageously expensive and focused on, “Look at all the swag we’re getting!”
This one seemed different. It’s small and aimed at how to specifically improve the content of your food blog, through streamlined recipe writing, and better writing and photography. There’s also a seminar on SEO and blog traffic (with my friend Joy on the panel), and a keynote speech from James Oseland, the editor-in-chief of Saveur. Other panelists include Victoria von Biel, executive editor of Bon Apetit, and Molly Wizenberg of Orangette and A Homemade Life.
Of course, there is swag too, but I’m more worried about how I’m going to fit it in my packed suitcase. (I’ve got a fancy new pair of rainboots taking up a bit of space.)
The conference starts tonight, with an opening reception at the Hotel Monaco with Morgan Spurlock, best-known for directing Super Size Me. I’ll have more updates to come!
Espero compartas tus conocimientos cuando llegues!
Have a great time, you lucky diabla. I’ll examine your posts with a fine tooth comb after your return to see what you learned (and what I can pick up). 🙂
Kathleen