When I was a newbie writer, one of the things I was told was to go to a convention as a way to pick up tips on the craft and perhaps make a few contacts. I hated the idea of "networking" (talking to people, what is that?) even though I didn't mind the idea of learning, but one thing was a major barrier towards attending, and that's cost.
However, there is one convention for beginning creatives that is happening this month, and it's virtual so no travel is required. Also, it's completely free, though donations are appreciated. And that's the Flights of Foundry convention being run by the Dream Foundry.
It's being held the weekend of May 16th-17th and has multiple guests of honor (writers, editors, artists, and also translators!), just like a physical convention in meat space. Programming should run most hours of the day, though the bulk of it will be during waking hours for those in the US.
The Dream Foundry's work is intended to support multiple disciplines, so there should be something available for everyone.
If you're worried about the tech requirements, everything you need is listed in the FAQ. The social and networking aspects will happen on Discord.
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