writers' conferences. I don't understand if literary agents ask if the people they listen to will submit just to be polite

any developmental editors out there who are EFA members?

I queried the same agent a second time n two weeks. The second time was by accident - I query family saga agents on the QueryTracker agents now open to queries on Fridays. GDammit! I ordinarily am so careful: I consult my spreadsheet & check agent if is still at the agency, look for any news articles or Tweets. But nooooo, I just sent a flyer. And now I’m irrationally convinced she’s gonna rat me out to other agents

Anyone have input on writers’ conferences? Not sure if is worth the investment. I should add I’m shy about speaking publicly.

One of my favorite quotes is from RuPaul:
We're all born naked
And the rest is drag

Did ya ever watch something and think 'I'm a hack'?
Everything Everywhere All at Once

My ambitions will get a shot in the arm tomorrow, according to my horoscope. I'll take it!

and the stockings were gathered from the chimney with little fanfare

can anyone recommend a glossy that accepts flash fiction about a duck? it might make a good Easter story.