Earlybirds

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2011 Wednesday Earlybirds We’re delighted to again this year to be able to offer housing in PBU's Heritage Hall on a first-come basis. As a result, we are also able to offer Wednesday earlybird workshops at a bargain price, dinner, and an opening evening session all on campus. Price for earlybird workshops only $25 for one $40 for two $55 for three *Please note that these prices are for those who are attending one or more days of the conference.*
	1:30 - 2:30 Earlybird Workshops
		E1 - You Can E-publish Your Book - Part 1 BLC 133 Amy Deardon Last summer Amazon reported they'd sold more ebooks than hard-cover books. The trend away from DTBs (dead tree books) is growing, and selling an ebook has never been easier for small publishers and individuals. This is a step-by-step workshop to learn how to format and publish your ebook on Amazon's Kindle and other e-readers. (Part 2 at 2:45)

		E2 - Creating a Book Marketing Plan - Part 1 BLC 231 Karen Whiting Combine your talents and book ideas into a workable marketing plan. Karen will help you understand basic marketing concepts and brainstorm with you in these two workshops that will also better prepare you to meet with editors at the conference. (Part 2 at 2:45.) NOTE: Nonfiction emphasis

		E3 - Website Clinic - Part 1 BLC 134 (pre-registration needed) Jerry Thompson This exciting clinic that will enable you to go home with a website you designed and can maintain and update. Some advance preparation needed plus an additional fee of $37 - $83 for a year of hosting (and $21 for a domain name if you presently do not have one) above the $40 fee for the two-part clinic. Click here for more info. Limited to the first 12 people who want to go home with a new web site!

		E4 - Blogging for Dollars BLC 125 Bonnie Calhoun Do you need to supplement your income until your book sells? Do you need extra money to implement marketing strategies for your books? Or do you need the money to buy a new computer? Come learn the techniques to turn "pen" money into an actual money-making venture.

		E5 - Less Is More b BLC 225 Sue Cameron This workshop requires active participation so come with markers in hand, ready to slash. Learn techniques to transform your writing by cutting passive verbs, repeated words, and sloppy transitions. Like a sculptor, removing the excess stone around a masterpiece, see your own writing emerge as you skillfully cut away the clutter of needless words. Experience the beauty of less words and more clarity. What to bring: · A 1,000-word article or short story in need of surgery. · Manuscript should be double spaced, with 1.5 margins all around. · Markers, highlighters or colored pencils. · Humility and faith.

		E6 - Confidentially Yours: Ethics in Nonfiction Writing BLC 233 Emily Parke Chase When using life stories to illustrate your points, is changing the name of the individual sufficient to protect his or her privacy? How many details can you alter without compromising the truth? When do you need signed permission forms? When is a story best left untold rather than cause hurt to family members? Does the Bible offer guidelines for writers in this area?

	2:30 Rooms in Heritage Hall available for check-in

2:45 - 3:45 Earlybird Workshops
		E7 - You Can E-publish Your Book - Part 2 BLC 233 Amy Deardon A continuation of the 1:30 workshop, E1, above.

		E8 - Creating a Book Marketing Plan - Part 2 BLC 231 Karen Whiting A continuation of the 1:30 workshop, E2, above. NOTE: Nonfiction emphasis

		E9 - Website Clinic - Part 2 BLC 134 (pre-registration required) Jerry Thompson A continuation of the 1:30 workshop, E3, above.

		E10 - Preach, Prophesy, Publish - Unable to come. Workshop cancelled. Lisa Crayton Women in ministry have a wellspring of ideas from which to draw inspiration for articles and books. Come discover how you can turn your ministry experience into viable writing opportunities.

		E11 - Good vs. Great - The Difference Between Selling & Slushing BLC 225 Nicole Resciniti, AAR An in-depth analysis of what distinguishes an amazing manuscript from an average one. Tips for how to improve one's current WIP with an eye toward making the material marketable.

		E12 - Colorful Words in a Black and White World - UNABLE TO COME. Cancelled. Linda McGinn Waterman As a writer, words are everything. But how can you find the perfect word? How can you choose a word so vibrant that it not only paints a picture, but grabs the heart and moves the soul? In this interactive workshop you will discover "10 Tips for Discovering Vibrant Words," words that not only infuse your writing with power but take it to the next level. Your writing never looked so good!

4:00 - 4:45 First-timer's Orientation (no charge)
		Orientation for First Timers or the Perpetually Nervous BLC 122A & B with Pam Halter & Joyce Magnin Pam and Joyce will help prepare you with what to expect from the conference and your appointments. They'll answer questions and will do some role playing. Calm your fears and uncertainty in an informal setting where you can relax and express your feelings. Join us for a hilarious and informative beginning to the conference.

5:00 - 6:00 Earlybird Workshops
		E13 - Having a Clear Purpose BLC 133 Rebecca English Aspiring writers can have great ideas, but often have trouble defining their purpose, which leads to vague writing. This creates confusion for readers or lots of work for an editor - or a rejection! Establishing your purpose before you begin will enable you to clearly communicate the message God has given you.

		E14 - Time to Invest in Yourself BLC 225 Dr. Marthenia "TINA" Dupree Becoming better at who you are, so you naturally become better at what you do. Discover nine easy ways to invest in yourself that you can implement immediately in your personal, professional, and spiritual life. Interactive program. Dr. M. Tina Dupree is an expert in motivational programs especially designed to inform, inspire, motivate, and leave a positive lasting impression. Her personal motto: “You’ve invested countless dollars and time in other things. Now it’s time to invest in yourself. “ As Founder of a non-profit organization, Professional Speakers Network, Inc., Tina has personally trained and certified more than 200 professional speakers. As a result of her training, 100+ of the members have written and published their own books, several have started their own businesses, and all have improved their public speaking skills. Tina is lovingly known internationally as ‘The Chicken Lady’’ because of 12 years experience as spokesperson for a major fast food chicken restaurant chain. She has authored three books and she is working on her fourth book, Room to Grow: The Doorway to achieving your True POTENTIAL! Replacing Yvonne Ortega's Tackling Trauma workshop that has been moved to 1:00 pm, Friday

		E15 - A Writer Speaks BLC 233 Elaine W. Miller Are you a writer who speaks or a speaker who writes? You are both because as a writer, you will be asked to speak. And if you speak, you will write. Learn how to develop your speaking ministry and publicize it as well as biblical guidelines for effectiveness.

		*E16 - Not* Inspired to Write! - Unable to come. Workshop cancelled. Lisa Crayton** Waiting for inspiration to write? Having trouble beating writer's block? Get back on the "write path" with these strategies designed to get you writing again.

		E17 - Flash Fiction: Writing for the ADHD Generation BLC 134 Alan Loewen Markets are open for stories of 1,000 words or less and with the advent of Twitter, there are markets for stories of just a few sentences. In this workshop we will discuss the markets, the techniques, and the future of the super-short story.

		E18 - Appointments: Starting Off on the Right Foot BLC 231 Tim Shoemaker Stomach churning. Palms sweating. Hey, an appointment with an editor or seasoned writer IS a big deal. Relax. We'll look at critical factors to make sure your appointment is a step in the right direction.

	6:00 - 7:15 Dinner in campus dining hall

	7:30 - Opening General Session in Chatlos Chapel Free of charge to everyone, including the community
		Focus on The Cross C Hope Flinchbaugh Have you seen a set of three crosses posted and raised for all to see on our US highways? Have you wondered where they came from? There’s another man, Arthur Blessit, who broke the Guinness Book of World Records for being the man to take the longest walk in history—39,227 miles! What made Arthur carry a 12-foot, 45-pound cross to 318 countries in seven continents? Jesus said when the cross is lifted up, he draws people to Himself. What can we do in 2011 to lift up the cross of Jesus? How can we make a difference? The Apostle Paul said, “I am resolved to know nothing, display nothing, be conscious of nothing, but the Messiah and Him crucified on the cross.” Hear stories of Christians who pay a great price to carry their cross and follow Jesus. Worship in prayer and song with Hope at the foot of “The Old Rugged Cross” where the war of the ages was fought to save us from sin and return us to our Father’s glory. And while you are there, look around. Priceless friendships are fashioned at the foot of the cross.

	9:30 - Night Owl Devotional & Prayer Fellowship
		Mark & Kathy Wilson God Is Real . . . - *Wednesday night* We live in a society racked with unbelief. Let's discover how real He is by unlocking the door of faith! God Is Reachable . . . - Thursday night Unbelief can lead to skepticism and bitterness. Let's connect with the One who treasures us and drive the lies far away! God Changes Lives . . . - Friday night Skepticism and bitterness flee in the face of faith. Wonder and the manifestation of His presence follow obedience.