Additions to Faculty (since the brochure was printed)

May 4 Update

Catherine Lawton - Publisher/Editor, Cladach Publishing - http://www.cladach.com

Editorial Needs: Book manuscripts that help us to know God as Creator and to appreciate and better understand his relationship with his creation. Nonfiction authors with a platform, with opportunities and willingness to promote their books. Fiction that pulls the reader into a story where she can empathize emotionally and that gives her courage to face her own challenges with faith.

Opportunity to contribute to new book
Jeanette Gardner Littleton if working with Jim Bell to compile and edit a new book, Love Lessons. She writes:

    What does it mean to learn to love someone? We’d like to hear your story of learning to love for a new compilation, Love Lessons. We’re looking for good non-fiction personal experience stories on  your journey to discovering how to care for a specific person in a specific way. These aren’t articles—the application should be within the story itself. We’re interested in stories 1000 to 2000 words long.

    The stories should be a progression in learning how to love authentically and how to become a more loving person.  Most of the stories will focus on growth in relationships, including: married couples, family members, parenting, friendships, and work relationships.  But they may also relate to a neighbor, or even a homeless person.  There needs to be descriptive character development, especially related to the soul – how emotions, perspective, and quality of life were changed based on the interactions among characters.  Stories need to be in first person, based on your own personal experience of growth (or as-told-to), rather than describing someone else.

    The details aren’t in stone yet, but Gary Chapman, of the Five Love Languages fame will be the key author for this compilation, perhaps adding comment after individual stories. Jim Bell and Jeanette Gardner Littleton are compiling the book, so you can send stories to Jeanette at LoveLessons@earthlink.net. Tentative deadline is July 1.

Sandra Bishop  - Literary Agent with MacGregor Literary
The types of mss/authors she is looking for is now posted on the Faculty - editors page.  Click here.

April 28 Update

Sue Teubner - Acquisitions Editor, Creation House
     Sue is the new acquisitions editor for Creation House Books, an imprint of Strang Communications, and has been in publishing for ten years. First as contract administrator for Thomas Nelson, Sue handled everything from international licensing and foreign rights to contract development and author negotiations. From there Sue moved into acquiring new authors for Bridge-Logos. There, she found her love and passion, which is to develop new authors, get them acclimated to the publishing world, and encourage them through the writing process. Authors feel safe with Sue, knowing that their life messages will be treated with respect, professionalism, and uniqueness. Sue now lives in Lake Mary, FL, and enjoys going to the beach, kayaking, biking, and reading a good book.
    Click here for editorial needs. You may email WandaDyson@aol.com to request a bonus appointment with Sue.

Are you using an out-of-date photograph? - If you're like me, you HATE having your picture taken and may be using one on your Web site or in your PR literature that is very old. Jodie Westfall, a professional photographer from Texas, is coming to CCWC and is available to spend 15 minutes with YOU. After taking a few minutes to get to know you and what  you need photos for, she will begin snapping pictures and give you a CD (copyright free) of all the photos she takes of you. The cost for this session is only $40, payable to Jodie. (An hour-long session is $167.) I've seen Jodie's work and it's excellent, and the price is a bargain especially since you will own the photos and will be able to use them without a copyright notice. You can find out more about Jodie at her Web site: www.jodiewestfallphotography.com. To make an appointment, email WandaDyson@aol.com. Please let Wanda know the days you will be at the conference and whether or not you are in a clinic.

Writing Opportunity - Lidia Oprean, Executive Director of Becky's Hope Ministries, is coming to CCWC and looking for someone to work with her to get her story in print in English. Lidia came from Romania twenty years ago with her husband and their son, Mike, who was eight years old at that time. Lidia was seven months pregnant, Her baby girl, Becky, was born with Spina Bifia. Lidia was raised in a pastor's home and had a degree in engineering. When Becky was born, Lidia says, "My whole world collapsed. I thought that God had punished me. What did I do wrong?" Because Lidia was a Christian during the Ceausescu's era, she hoped she would have a good career and a successful life coming to America. She says, "For almost two years I was angry at God, very depressed and even wanting to die. Today I am the happiest mom in the world because of the prayers of my family and thousands of people in Romania and since then I am saying everywhere I go that I am honored that God has chosen me to be Becky's mom."

     Fourteen years ago Lidia met Joni Eareckson Tada at a camp for families of special needs. Their friendship grew through Wheels for the World, taking wheelchairs to Romania. Joni encouraged Lidia to write her story. Becky suffering and blessing has been published in several editions in Romania. Joni wrote the foreword for the book.

     In the last five years God gave Lidia the vision to minister to the parents, especially the moms, of special needs children in Romania and Moldova. Becky's Hope Ministry is founded on Psalm 139; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; and Matthew 25:40. Lidia's vision is to bring spiritual healing to the families of special needs children in the countries where they are not accepted as a blessing but seen as a curse. Becky's Hope Ministry has sponsored week retreats for the parents, and last summer launched for the first time in the world a camp for the siblings of the families of special needs. You can learn  more from our Web site: www.beckyshope.org.

     Lidia would like to have Becky's book written in English and published here. "But, of course," she says, "the passion of her life is missions, being a servant of Christ 'to the least of these.'"

     If you'd like to meet with Lidia to talk about how you may be able to work with her, please email WandaDyson@aol.com to request an appointment. Let Wanda know the days you will be at the conference and whether or not you are in a clinic. This is a bonus appointment - not one of the four you are entitled to if you are with us for the entire conference.

Editorial Needs for English Mountain Press - are now posted. Click here.
 

April 11 Update

Sandra Bishop - Literary Agent, MacGregor Literary   
      For more info see Sandra's bio at http://macgregorliterary.com/about/sandra.php.  If you've already submitted your Appointment Request form and would like an appointment with Sandra, you may email our appointments coordinator, WandaDyson@aol.com, and request a bonus 5th appointment with Sandra.

Becky Spencer - Author, speaker, singer, and songwriter   
      Those who were at our 2007 conference will remember Becky's moving presentation on the Children of Swaziland.  To learn more about Becky visit www.BeckySpencerMinistries.com. Becky will be filling Workshop 3A since Katie Martinez is unable to be with us. Becky's topic:

Tickling Ears or Tackling Fears?
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.

       If you've already registered and chosen your workshops, you do not need to notify us if you want to take Becky's workshop in place of Katie's or in place of one of the other six being offered in this time period that you chose.

Paid Critiquers
     I missed adding four editors who are willing to do paid critiques. Click on Paid Critiques to find out who they are and the types of manuscripts they are interested in critiquing.

FAQs
     Check out this addition to the conference Web site for answers to questions you may have been asking. Click here.

Jessica Barnes - Associate Editor, WaterBrook Press, a division of Random House, Inc.
        Jessica is available for free one-on-one appointments with novelists.

Alice Crider - Editorial coordinator, Multnomah - a division of Random House, Inc.
       Alice is available for free one-on-one appointments and paid critiques.

Andrea Vinley Jewell  - Managing Editor, Focus on the Family magazine
       Andrea is available for free one-on-one appointments and 30-minute paid critiques of articles. Click on Paid Critiques for more info.

Jim Peterson - Editorial consultant and a real stickler for historical accuracy

Tracie Peterson - Best-selling author of over 70 books
      Tracie & Jim will be leading a clinic for Not-yet-published writers of Contemporary Women's Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Romance Novels. Deadline for applying is April 16. Click on Clinics & Nangie U for more info.