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Life & Craft |
1A -
Listening to Hear His Answer - Kathi & Mark Wilson
Nothing is more powerful than intimacy with Jesus, nothing more
important than hearing His voice, and nothing more fulfilling than
sharing with others what He shows us in the secret place of
intimacy.
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2A -
Overcoming Writer's Block - Dr. Dan Collins
Writer’s block can be one of the most intimidating aspects of
working on a writing project. In interactive exercises, learn
techniques to unleash the creative writer within you.
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3A - Called
to Write - Tracey Michae'l Lewis
Many people know God has given them a vision to write a book or
to be a writer, but they don’t know what that entails. This workshop
will help you understand the call of a writer and the connection
between your ability to hear God and your ability to write for God.
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4A - Tickling
Ears or Tackling Fears? - Becky Spencer
Many people are abandoning their faith and following deceptive
teachings. Our challenge is to artfully craft the message of truth
from God’s Word without compromising, praying seekers will consider
it, but being willing to accept rejection if they don’t.
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5A - Organize
and Write! - Cheryl Carter
Achieve your goal of being the productive writer you always
wanted to be. Participants will learn practical and proven
techniques and strategies to reach their writing goals. Nonfiction
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6A - The Role
of Devotions in Writing
If you want to reach the spirit of your readers, you must write
with a fresh anointing. Discover the need, discipline, and practical
tips including a program for quiet time with God that will
revolutionize your writing.
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Fiction |
1B - I Got a
Bite! - Susan May Warren
In today’s competitive book market, a writer needs to capture
readers in the first paragraph, if not the first line. How to use
Theme, 5 Ws, Voice, Actions, Stakes, and Story Question to create a
hook that will catch your reader and won’t let go.
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2B - Putting
Words in Their Mouths - Tim Shoemaker
“Talk may be cheap,” but poor dialogue will cost you. The words you put in the
mouths of your fiction characters are critical. Discover how you can
“heave-ho” your “ho-hum” dialogue.
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3B -
Redemptive Writing at Home in Any Market - Jonathan Friesen
What makes a manuscript redemptive? Is that different than an
overtly Christian novel? Discover the universal appeal of redemptive
stories and their unique ability to communicate the gospel.
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4B - Plotting
for the Heart, Soul, and Mind - Susan May Warren
Using the five areas of self-esteem: Security, Identity,
Belonging, Purpose, and Competence, this class teaches an
intermediate writer how to construct a story that reaches beyond a
fast-paced plot and surface emotions to the soul of their characters,
and ideally, their readers.
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5B - Life's
Good, Bad, & Ugly - Making Fiction Ring True - Jeanette Windle
Writers can only breathe reality into their words if they know
intimately of what they are writing. Learn how to use the good, bad,
and ugly of life experience to create authentic fiction.
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6B - Mirror
Mirror - A Look at Self-Editing Fiction - Brandt Dodson
Any manuscript must pass a rigid self-editing process. We’ll
take a long look in the mirror while we search for the hidden
foibles in our manuscripts. Learn editing for story, plot,
consistency, and grammar.
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Genres |
1C - Mystery
Novels - Down Those Mean Streets - Brandt Dodson
How to write a mystery novel from conception to resolution
including idea development, plotting, characterization, and
marketing as well as techniques specific to the mystery novel such
as hiding clues and red herrings.
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2C - Fairies
& Elves & Dwarves, Oh My! - Pam Halter
Do you want to write fantasy? If so, do you know which type?
We’ll look at the different kinds of fantasy for every age group.
Pam will talk about The Hero’s Journey and give some writing
exercises to get your imagination going.
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3C - CIA 101:
Investigative Techniques from the Trenches - Jeanette Windle
Learn the investigative techniques political/suspense novelist
Jeanette Windle uses to create fiction realistic enough for
government agencies to question whether she obtained classified
information.
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4C - More
Than a Story - Joyce Moccero
Voice. It’s unique. It’s hard to describe. It’s one of the most
important elements of good writing. We’ll talk about how to find,
develop, and strengthen your middle grade or young adult voice.
Bring a work in progress.
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5C - Writing
Romantic Suspense - Susan May Warren
Learn how to set the hook in the first chapter, raise the
stakes, plot from the Antagonist’s POV, create the blackest of
moments, and keep the romance sizzling to the climactic (and
satisfying) end. For intermediate writers.
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6C - Feds,
Firearms, and Forensics - Glenn Rambo
Writing crime novels can be as complicated as the forensics at a
crime scene. Make sure you get it right! Glenn, a 20-year veteran of
law enforcement, will answer your questions. A must for suspense &
mystery writers! |
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Nonfiction |
1D - Writing
Through Your Pain - Jan Coates
What can happen when you identify your wounds and then write
about them? Join Jan as she shows you how to unlock the silence of
pain, experience healing, and pass it forward to readers who will
say, “How did you know my story?”
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2D -
Communicate to Change Lives
Learn how to effectively get people’s attention, how to write
and speak to cause people to change their hearts and minds, and how
to motivate without manipulating.
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3D -
Hallmarks of Best-selling Nonfiction
What makes these books best sellers? A look at the top selling
nonfiction books in both the CBA and ABA market.
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4D -
Spiritual Brokenness - Do I Write My Story? - Dr. Taffy Anderson
All of us have experienced spiritual brokenness, but how do we
know when God is calling us to write our story? Come with your story
and discover the methods Taffy learned to write her story.
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5D - Crossing
Over with the Cross - Jim Watkins
Discover practical ways to take the message of the cross into
the crossroads of the world – including cyberspace.
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6D - Tell Me
a Story - Lisa Crayton
Reach your reader by telling heart-felt stories that can be used
as vignettes for essays, foundations for devotionals, or personal
experience pieces. Learn 5 story-telling keys to unlock market doors
while stirring the hearts and souls of editors and readers. |
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Get Published |
1E - The
Changing World of Book Publishing - Bill Jensen
A look at the significant changes in the book world in recent years
and the impact on publisher’s decisions. Writers need to know about
current and emerging trends and adapt. The future world of
publishing will be only for “the survival of the fittest.”
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2E -
Establishing a Publishing Brand - Chip MacGregor
There’s a lot of talk about “branding” in publishing these days,
but little hard information. Learn what a brand is, why it’s
important, and what steps an author can take to begin establishing a
brand for his career.
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3E - Book
Proposals that Make an Impression - Bill Jensen
Bill has reviewed thousands of book proposals and has
participated in publishing committees for 25 years. Learn what it
takes to create a professional proposal that will be taken seriously
by publishers.
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4E - 30
Things You Need to Know to Make a Living at Writing - Chip MacGregor
Agent Chip MacGregor will cover what he thinks are the essential
ingredients to a successful career. This is a fast-paced, fun, and
informative workshop.
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5E - Now that
You Have an Offer - Bill Jensen
Learn what you can expect regarding advances, royalties,
editorial processes and expectations, manuscript due dates, release
date, author’s involvement in critical publishing decisions, and
more.
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6E - Head
Home with a Plan - Karen Whiting
Feeling overwhelmed? This workshop will help you develop a simple
plan and some goals. Learn how to continue taking advantage of the
conference long after it ends and prepare for next year’s conference
so that it more than pays for itself. |
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Promotion |
1F -
Author Marketing - Wendy Wood
Learn to wisely invest your time, energy, and money in your
promotion as an author/speaker. Create an online media kit; use
publicity tips; broaden your exposure with eBlasts, ebooks, and
teaching platforms; and generate an audience through Blog Talk Radio
and more.
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2F -
Promoting Yourself Into a Best Seller - Patricia Haley
How do your would-be readers find out about the release of your
new masterpiece? It takes Marketing, Publicity, and more Marketing.
Explore ways you can effectively promote your “national
best-selling” title.
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3F - The New
Roles in PR - Pam Perry
How to get the buzz out about your book without using
traditional media. Learn how to use blogs, eBlasts, PR hubs,
podcasting, YouTube, MySpace, and other Web 2.0 tools to promote
your book and platform. Learn secrets of the trade on building your
lists.
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4F - How to
Market through Publicity & Promotion - Jan Coates
When you find a publisher and finish the final edit, you’re only
half there. The second half, publicity, promotion, & marketing, are
the critical components that determine who wins, who finishes the
race strong, and who falls through the cracks.
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5F -
Capturing Your Market - Candy Abbott & Diane Cook
Learn how to draw a network, find your focus, and work your
leads. Mapping your roads for marketing success can be as easy as
setting aside two hours a week. Let Candy and Diane show you how it
works.
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6F - The
Secrets of a Successful Interview - Nancy Sebastian Meyer
Dr. James Dobson recently asked Nancy why she did not appear
nervous on his radio program. Find out why she wasn’t and how to
maximize interview opportunities and other forms of free or low-cost
publicity. |
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Specialty |
1G - Trends
in the Children's and Tweens' Market - Karen Whiting
Get the inside scoop on what’s
happening in books for children and tweens. Then learn how to apply
this knowledge to make an impact and give you insights as you write
for youth.
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2G - Writing
on Social Justice Issues - Steven Lawson
How do we balance passion and objectivity and effectively
communicate our concerns? Why we must be committed to writing about
justice issues and advocacy journalism even when it does not sell or
is not the flavor of the day.
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3G - How to
Build a Speaking Ministry - Barbara Hibschman
Tools to help you get started as a
speaker. Learn how to develop various kinds of speeches, promote
your writing/speaking ministry, and serve an audience.
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4G - Devoted
to Devotional Writing - Kathleen Hayes
It takes a certain skill to write a clear, well-focused
devotional that is meaningful and not predictable. Come learn the
basics, plus spend a few minutes in actual reflection, writing, and
critique.
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5G -
Christian Blogging in a Secular World - Bonnie Calhoun
The Internet is a marketing bonanza for writers, especially
Christian writers. Learn how to set up a blog, find your focus,
gather an audience, and avoid the pitfalls of this media frontier.
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6G - Writing
for Picture - Carol Wedeven
You submit what you think is a picture book manuscript, but the
editor calls it a short story. Using award-winning picture-books, we
will see, hear, and understand the basic element which makes the
difference. Hands-on and hand-outs.
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