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I recently had a wonderful conversation with Matty Dalrymple on The Indy Author podcast about creating your own community. Our chat was sparked by the fact that I recently hosted the first Author Alchemy Summit, and Matty wanted to dive into what led me to take on such a significant community-building project.

Even if organizing your own conference isn’t on your bucket list, the best practices I shared can be applied to all sorts of big projects you might be considering. We covered topics like:

• Testing your commitment to a major undertaking.
• Engaging a team of helpers and the importance of delegation.
• Battling imposter syndrome and gathering supporters by offering opportunities rather than asking for favors.
• Achieving balance with the rest of your work and avoiding task-switching.
• Following the flow of your energy to stay productive and focused.

I also shared practical tips for being a better (and more empathetic) conference attendee, including how to find the conferences that best meet your goals and networking strategies for introverts.