Hands-on Workshops - 1:30 -  3:00
Cost - $25. Save $10!  If you also register for the 4:30 - 6:00 workshop, cost for both is $40.

E1 - Capture Your Call
Liz Babbs
Make your writing count and make a difference for the Kingdom by learning how to ‘tune in’ to God and be presence led into His purposes for your writing ministry. This session will include a time of prayer, listening to God, sharing, reflecting, journaling, and biblical meditation.  Liz will also be using material from her award-winning book, Into God’s Presence – Listening to God through Prayer and Meditation (Zondervan 2005).

E2 - Crafting Your First Non-fiction Book
Linda Evans Shepherd
How to go from dreaming of writing a non-fiction book to an actual marketable manuscript? Linda will help you imagine and outline your concept. She'll then show you the how-tos of creating great chapters and share insider marketing tips to help you find a publisher.

E3 - Developing Confidence, Clarity, and Color in Your Speaking Ministry
Roy Hanschke
There are a few proven things you need to do before taking your message to the masses.  In this seminar, Roy Hanschke unfolds a simple process for preparing your self, your message, and your delivery style for maximum effectiveness. Roy draws from his years of experience as a speaker, writer, speaker-coach, and award-winning radio personality. It’s not a marketing seminar. It’s the all-important step before marketing yourself. Excellent for the beginner as well as the experienced speaker!

E4 - OneSheet and Synopsis Basics
Mary Davis
What is a OneSheet? What goes into a synopsis? Your OneSheet and synopsis are tools to clearly convey your idea to an editor. We’ll go over the basic elements of each to help you capture and hold an editor’s attention.

E5 - The Novelist's Launch Pad
Patricia Hickman
Learning to efficiently make decisions regarding your story structure, POV, and setting will help launch your story from raw idea to sellable book. This workshop focuses on the starter tools needed to lay down your first draft. You will learn how to use the various structures to develop a personal aesthetic based on what feels natural to you and your individual style.

E6 - Totally Honest Tax Tips
Sandy Cathcart
Whether you prepare you own taxes or use a professional tax preparer, this workshop may save you money and an adult. Sandy will discuss what the IRS looks for in a valid writing business, when and how to claim deductions, and much more. For fiction and non-fiction, intermediate and advanced writers.

E7 - Writing the Christian Romance, Part 1
Gail Gaymer Martin
If you're writing any novel that has elements of romance, this workshop will meet your needs. It will cover basic elements of good writing as well as focusing on techniques of writing Christian romance as it differs from secular romance. Areas covered are: understanding a Christian worldview, developing a believable hero and heroine, creating realistic emotion through goals, motivation and conflict, creating sensual tension, weaving spirituality into romance, understanding point of view (POV), and techniques for pacing and plotting a romance. Finally, a list of specific guidelines for romance writing is reviewed. (Part 2 meets from 4:30 - 6:00.)
 

First Timer's Orientation - 3:30 to 4:15 (No Charge)
Sue Cameron
Ever been lost in a new place and wondered why you didn’t buy a map or GPS? Navigate the unfamiliar world of CCWC the easy way—by attending this 45-minute orientation. You’ll meet other first-timers and be well prepared to get the most out of the conference.
 

Hands-on Workshops - 4:30  -  6:00
Cost - $25. Save $10! If you also register for the 1:30 - 3:00 workshop, cost for both is $40.

E8 - And the Secret to Writing a Mystery Is . . .
David Pierce
From locked room to hard boiled to cozy to caper, we’ll take a look at the intriguing genre of mystery. We’ll unveil such topics as villains and violence, suspense and irony, clues and red herrings, fair play and the McGuffin, as well as how to write those kinds of scenes that will make your readers say, “I should have seen that coming!” With a special focus on the likes of such Christian mystery writers as Dorothy Sayers and G.K. Chesterton.

 E9 - How to Craft a Winning Non-fiction Book Proposal
Cindy Lambert
The most effective tool for moving your book idea from concept to published book is a well-crafted book proposal. For seasoned writers and those in the beginning stages of exploring the world of published authors, crafting a strong proposal is valuable not only in winning the attention and interest of an editor, but also in equipping an interested editor in winning acceptance of your book within the publishing house. Beyond those benefits, the discipline of developing and improving a proposal enhances the focus and power of your writing, sensitizes you to the reader you are trying to reach, and educates you on the competition your book is facing. In this 90 minute workshop we will examine each component of a complete NON-FICTION proposal, discover the differences between a mediocre and an outstanding proposal, and explore ways to improve any already completed proposal. NOTE: Attendees are invited to make an appointment with Cindy to have their proposals critiqued during the conference.

E10 - Publicity: Fiction's Secret Weapon
Jeane Wynn
Publicity is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood elements in the life of a fiction author. From the proper care and feeding of readers, to understanding why fiction publicity matters, to utilizing new avenues to increase your exposure, this interactive workshop by industry veteran Jeane Wynn will address issues you may never have considered and answer the questions you have always wanted to ask. For writers with one or more published novels or a novel under contract or agented. Advanced fiction writers who have completed or nearly completed a novel and are in the process of preparing a proposal are also welcome to attend.

E11 - Too Shy to Pitch and Promote
Terry Burns
Believe it or not, Terry is very shy and introverted, but he has learned how to overcome it and present an exciting and fast-moving program. Lots of writers are drawn to writing because they have trouble expressing themselves verbally. Many consciously or unconsciously sabotage their own publishing efforts because they fear they will have to do these things if they are successful. Terry will show you how to develop a public persona and hide behind it.

E12 - Writing the Christian Romance, Part 2 (Continued from 1:30 workshop)
Gail Gaymer Martin
If you're writing any novel that has elements of romance, this workshop will meet your needs. It will cover basic elements of good writing as well as focusing on techniques of writing Christian romance as it differs from secular romance. Areas covered are: understanding a Christian worldview, developing a believable hero and heroine, creating realistic emotion through goals, motivation and conflict, creating sensual tension, weaving spirituality into romance, understanding point of view (POV), and techniques for pacing and plotting a romance. Finally, a list of specific guidelines for romance writing is reviewed.

E13 - Writing Tight
Rick Steele
Most new authors have the impression that good writing has to be flowery and full of verbiage. But good writing - the kind that editors love- is tight writing. Rick will dissect different types of wordiness and offer suggestions on how to trim flabby writing.