Yes, AWP can be a challenging thing. My first time going was horribly spent with too many parties, following people I didn't want to follow, and in the book fair. Now people blog about it, so I have these things to offer. I will also update with my own notes.
First note: Plan the book fair visit for specific tables. Plan to visit your favorite writers when they are at a table. Don't get sucked in to everything.
Second: Plan at least two off-site readings. This is also a time where you can chat with writers you admire, more because you are away from the bedlam!
Third: Plan rest time. Really.
Fourth: Plan everything, without needing to stick to it.
Fifth: Listen to the voice that says, "Don't try to fit anther thing in that you wouldn't be interested in."
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Note: Many people disagree.
http://www.thereviewreview.net/publishing-tips/making-most-awp-advice-editors-and-writers
http://electricliterature.com/awp-advice-from-a-young-curmudgeon/
http://tahomaliteraryreview.com/2014/02/21/advice-for-next-weeks-awp-conference/
http://electricliterature.com/play-electric-literatures-awp-bingo/
https://brevity.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/first-timer-awp16-debrief-or-notes-from-a-literary-lilliputian/
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