Continuing Sessions 2012 CCWC

Continuing Sessions



	1 - The Changing Paradigms of Publishing (for advanced writers)
				David Lambert Author Lambert Editorial Services Editorial Director, Somersault Group™ www.somersaultgroup.com David is the author of ten published books, including the gold medallion award-winning Jumper Fables, coauthored with Ken Davis, and the recent novel The Missionary. His short stories and articles have been published in periodicals as diverse as TQ, The Chariton Review, Sand, Virtue, Moody, Guideposts for Kids, Sweet Sixteen, Campus Life, Outreach, and Story. David has an MFA in fiction writing from the University of Montana. He has held a variety of positions in publishing, including managing editor of a youth magazine and founding editor of two others. He spent eighteen years as an acquiring editor at Zondervan, most of that time as Executive Editor for fiction, and more recently, three years as senior fiction editor at Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. David also sits on the Editorial Board of Jerry Jenkins’s Christian Writers Guild and wrote the Guild’s fiction curriculum. He currently heads Lambert Editorial Services and is Editorial Director for Somersault, a new publishing services bureau.

	The changes in the world of publishing are coming too quickly now to keep track of: ebook publishing, the crash in retail sales and the continuing closings of many bookstores, the increasing emphasis at publishers on best-sellers (and best-selling authors) only, the growing ability of both new and previously published authors to bypass publishers and take their books straight to market, the explosion in digital technology, the explosion of social media—and now Apple has released an app to make self-publishing easy! Where is your place in this brave new publishing world? Discuss it with a publishing professional whose tenure in publishing began when every editor had not a PC but an IBM Selectric (that's a typewriter) on his desk--and who sees these changes as, for writers, more opportunity than crisis. Will include input from visiting agents and editors.

	2 - Take Your Fiction to the Gym
				Tim Shoemaker Author, Speaker www.timshoemakersmashedtomatoes.com By God’s grace, Tim has been happily married for over thirty years, has three grown sons, and is a full-time writer and speaker. He is the author of eight books and is passionate about fiction. Code of Silence, a contemporary suspense for middle readers, was just released this spring—and Zonderkidz has contracted Tim for two sequels.

	Consider yourself a beginner, or an advanced beginner when it comes to fiction? Here’s your chance to take your writing to the gym. You’ll get the tools, tips, and techniques to strengthen your writing to compete in the real world of publishing. We’ll look at Plot, Characterization, Point-of-View, Show-Don’t-Tell, Scenes, Beginnings, Middles, Ends, Conflict, Dialogue and other areas to help take your fiction writing to the next level. Lace up your gym shoes . . . this is one workout you’ll enjoy!
	3 - Breakthrough Scriptwriting
				Dr. Ted Baehr Founder and Chairman, The Christian Film & Television Commission™ Author www.movieguide.org Ted is the founder and Chairman of The Christian Film & Television Commission™ and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE® Magazine, a family guide to entertainment. An award-winning media authority often on television, radio, and in print, his purpose is to be used by God to redeem the values of the mass media and to encourage families to use wisdom in selecting their entertainment. His books include The Media-Wise Family, Narnia Beckons, Faith in God & Generals, as well as the newly released The Amazing Grace of Freedom and The Culture-Wise Family, among many others.

	Learn how to write a script that is structurally sound, entertaining, morally responsible, and very marketable. Ted will show you how to go from treatment to theatrical release so that you can get the Word out through the mass media of entertainment. He also includes valuable information about the key principles of communicating through movies and television from a Christian perspective.


	4 - Please, NO Pat Answers!
				Lissa Halls Johnson Author www.lissahallsjohnson.com Lissa is the author of novels for teens, tweens, and young adults.She says, "From the moment when I was nine and I closed the book, A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle, I knew I wanted to write books that would draw people from whatever captivity they found themselves in toward healing." Formerly a book producer at Focus on the Family, she was the creator, editor and writer for the Brio girls series and for the Kid Witness book series. She has contributed to Reader’s Digest, Brio, Breakaway, Focus on the Family Magazine, TQ, and other periodicals. She has also written radio drama scripts and was previously a member of the ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY creative team. Lissa has contributed to a number of fiction and nonfiction books, and is the co-author of a book for parents of teens. She also wrote Kirk Cameron's (Growing Pains, Fireproof) autobiography and Barbara Cameron's A Full House of Growing Pains. Although she has "dabbled" in nonfiction, Lissa says, "my real love is fiction. However, nonfiction story, such as Kirk's and Barbara's books, are just as fun. You see, story is what I love. Story gives me passion. Story teaches me better than nonfiction ever could. Story in all its forms (movie, theater, books, from people) give me the spark of life."

				Sue Cameron Author http://my-own-little-corner.blogspot.com www.grammysue.com Sue is a grammy of eleven, a Bible teacher, speaker, and author. Over the last twenty years, her writing has appeared in various Christian magazines such as Focus on the Family (where she has written on assignment), BRIO, and Breakaway, as well as in secular newspapers and over a dozen devotional books. In 2009 she won an EPA award for her fiction. Her new interactive book, Hope, Healing, and Help for Survivors of Sexual Abuse incorporates stories, questions, Bible reflections, and prayers to lead readers on a journey to healing. "Through this book I'm reaching out to survivors, to take their hand and lead them a step closer to Jesus who is the Healer."

				Liz Babbs, M.Ed. Speaker, Author, Missionary http://www.lizbabbs.com www.celtictreasure.blogspot.com Liz is a dynamic speaker and writer with a passion to reach spiritual seekers and help Christians deepen their relationship with God. As a creative communicator, Liz is known for her innovative presentations, collaborations with other artists and her sense of humour. She has completed hundreds of speaking engagements in the UK and USA. She is author of eleven books and five CDs including the award-winning Into God’s Presence (Zondervan, 2005). As a missionary, Liz advises the church on how to engage with our spiritual culture and is seen as a key influencer in this area. Her ministry is endorsed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Church. Liz is considered to be an expert in the area of prayer and spiritual formation and has written and voiced materials for many organizations including The Bible Society. She has been given the honour of writing the 2013 Lent Bible study resource for the UK. Liz is a true Brit and loves her tea!

	How do you write to hurting people without pushing them further away from God? Whether you're writing a nonfiction book or a novel, this continuing session will help you write to the life needs of your readers in a way that shows them they are not alone in their pain and offers hope rather than sincere but impotent words.

	5 - Narrative Nonfiction: Changing Culture Through the Power of True Stories
				Craig von Buseck Ministries Director, CBN.com www.cbn.com Craig is Ministries Director for CBN.com, the website of The Christian Broadcasting Network. Craig's popular ChurchWatch Blog is updated weekdays and covers major news and trends affecting people of faith. Craig is the author of Praying the News: Your Prayers are More Powerful than You Know, co-authored with Wendy Griffith of CBN News and published by Regal Books. He is also the author of NetCasters: Using the Internet to Make Fishers of Men (B&H Publishing) and Seven Keys to Hearing God's Voice (Hensley Publishing). Craig earned a Doctor of Ministry and an MA in Religious Journalism from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is an ordained minister and travels often to teach and preach. Craig and his wife, Robin, live in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

	A new and exciting genre, Narrative Non-fiction is a literary style that presents a true story written in a style more closely associated with fiction. Learn how to develop your plot, structure, characters, and themes to make your true story read like a novel. Learn how to turn your true stories into true art.
	6 - Gift Books and Devotional Writing
				Karen Moore Author www.karenmoore.net Karen has been in and around publishing for a number of years, serving as Children’s Book Manager at David Cook, Senior Acquisitions Editor and Publisher in the Bible Division at Thomas Nelson, and as a Creative Director in the greeting card Industry. Recently, she has acquired books in the areas of ministry and non-fiction. As the author of over fifty children’s books and gift books and devotionals, Karen has helped to develop a number of character licensed properties. Karen has a Master’s Degree in Education and has taught English and Reading in grade schools and in colleges. As part of the greeting card industry, she helped to create the original Care Bears and has written and published over 8,000 greeting cards, including the first Chicken Soup for the Soul greeting card line and the first Hugs greeting card line. She served as a new product development consultant for Dayspring Cards and for Blessings and Designs in Costa Rica. Karen loves creative opportunities and continually seeks them in her work today. She says, "I have learned to listen with my heart, to write with compassion and to filter out what’s important. In that regard, I’m eager and happy to work with you and help you create new opportunities for your talents."
	We'll look at what a gift book is, how to develop a gift book proposal, how to create a great devotional book or book series, and how to get the attention of gift book and devotional book publishers. We’ll also look at other types of writing, such as greeting card writing and how that helps you develop the skills to write succinct and well thought out devotionals. Learn the best ways to tap into these specialty markets with someone who has published and sold over a half million gift and devotional books and over 8,000 greeting cards.


	7 - Marketing for the Promotionally Challenged Author
				Rob Eagar WildFire Marketing www.StartaWildFire.com Rob is a consultant, author, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations spread their message like wildfire. His consulting firm, WildFire Marketing, has attracted numerous clients including businesses, non-profits, and authors. Rob has worked with respected publishing houses including Zondervan (HarperCollins), Howard (Simon & Schuster), Harvest House, and Moody, and consulted with well-known non-profits, such as Campus Crusade, Proverbs 31, and Hearts at Home. He has also trained and worked with over 400 authors, including New York Times bestsellers Dr. Gary Chapman, Lysa TerKeurst, and Wanda Brunstetter. Rob is the author of Sell Your Book Like Wildfire, which will release in June 2012. It is the definitive guide for writers on book marketing and publicity. He is a contributor to numerous blogs and websites on marketing topics and serves as a weekly columnist for the Writer’s Digest blog, There Are No Rules. He is also a frequent speaker on marketing topics at writers conferences, publishing conferences, and trade associations.

	Are you an author who is afraid to promote yourself? Do you think marketing is a waste of time? Or do you want to market but feel clueless about the process? Have no fear. Rob Eagar, marketing expert and author of the upcoming book, Sell Your Book Like Wildfire, will explain how to get over your insecurities and transform apprehension into positive action. Rob has worked with over 400 authors, including first-time writers and several New York Times bestsellers. His continuing session will provide numerous insights to help you: · Heighten the confidence to market your message. · Build a memorable brand. · Grow your author platform. · Increase your book sales. · Effectively use social networking. · Make your message stand out from the crowd. · Create effective newsletters that produce speaking inquiries. · Generate more bookings. · Turn media interviews into book sales. · Amplify your author platform and more . . .

	8 - Writing Suspense and Thrillers
				Robert Liparulo Best-selling Author www.RobertLiparulo.com Robert is the best-selling author of five thrillers for adults and the six-book Dreamhouse Kings series for young adults. His latest release is The 13th Tribe, which blends his brand of action and high-tech adventure with a spiritual/supernatural story. (Frank Peretti calls it “a great read!") Nine of his books have been optioned for feature motion pictures. He is also writing an original script with Andrew Davis, the director of The Fugitive and The Guardian. He has lived in Colorado since 1976, and currently lives in Monument with his wife Jodi and their four children.

	Robert will cover the structure and tenets of successful thriller/suspense stories; the use of faith elements within thrillers; developing protagonists readers care about and villains readers love to hate; how to create stories that attract Hollywood producers and turning novels into screenplays; and writing YA thrillers that grip young readers.

	How I love the Colorado Christian Writer's Conference. Though I've taught at the conference for over a decade, I'm still one of its earnest students. Every year I take home loads of inspiration, encouragement, and instruction. If it weren't for what I've learned at CCWC, I would not be the author of over a dozen books today. I hope to be involved for at least another decade because I've got more to learn - and write! Linda Evans Shepherd

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