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Workshops for the 2007 Writers Conference
In addition to these one hour workshops on Saturday, there will be two-hour sessions for those interested on Friday afternoon that will consist of intense, personal and practical application for those willing to get involved directly in the writing process. These two-hour workshops will require a modest fee ($25) beyond the general registration fee of $60.
TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP: "Writing the Personal Experience Story" - Marlene Bagnull
An experienced writer/mentor shares seven essential elements of a personal experience story and pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to pass on to your readers the help and encouragement God has given you through this practical workshop that will cover finding ideas, sharpening your focus, creating reader identification, using the 4 C's of fiction, developing scenes, incorporating dialogue, and providing a strong take-away. Workshop Level: Beginner and Intermediate Writers
"Writing Saleable Articles" - Marlene Bagnull
Disorganized, rambling articles that fail to pass the "so what?" test will not get into print. How to sharpen your focus, develop a sound structure, and create strong reader identification. Workshop Level: Intermediate and Advanced Writers
"Behind the Scenes: Help for Your Proposal" - Denny Boultinghouse
It is difficult to over-emphasize the importance of the book proposal to the process of getting published. In this class, we will look at some of the things that you do control and some of the things that you do not control. We will give some ideas about how to help your proposal accomplish your final goal of publishing. We will offer some practical advice about how your proposal can make a good impression on an editor.
"How to Be the Writer You've Always Wanted to Be" - Marie Chapian
Marie Chapian, who also writes as Marie Giordano and Marie Jordan, has authored over 30 books with sales in the millions. Her books include poetry, nonfiction, children's books, fiction, and stage and film plays. She has published stories, columns and articles in almost all Christian periodicals, and has won many awards, including the coveted Gold Medallion and The Cornerstone Book of the Year award. Her secular novel, I LOVE YOU LIKE A TOMATO(2003) was a Book Sense Pick and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. Marie is a sought-after conference speaker and teacher, and called a "writer's writer." She teaches with humor and to the delight of her students, draws out the writer in them with fun and skill. Her workshops,HOW TO BE THE WRITER YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE will help to unlock your creative powers and unleash the talent your mother always told you was there. We'll cover several forms of writing in this workshop. Bring yourpens, pencils, laptops, and be prepared to work. For both beginning and advanced writers.
TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP: "Writing Boot Camp: The Basics for a Beginner" - Andrea Chevalier
You know God is calling you to start writing, but you have no idea where to start. This workshop will teach you the essentials to get started in Christian publishing, such as writing resources, networking, and organizing your time. Workshop Level: Beginner
"It Takes Two" - Andrea & Gary Chevalier
Discover how to interpret your call to writing and find the right publishing market for you, from two people who have learned that you need to seek God's face in order to travel the path He has designed for you. Writing styles, markets, genres, and publishers will all be discussed. Each attendee will also receive a short 30-day writer's devotional to help them continue to discern their calling.
TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP: "Back to Basics" - Janet Crews and Kay Coulter
Two experienced authors and editors deal with practical, hands-on writing skills for those who want to learn how to put together manuscripts that will interest readers. Learn the basics for becoming a successful author. Gain insights into how to edit and rewrite your work. Get practical and worthwhile experience. Workshop Level: Beginner and Intermediate
"Putting Personality Into Your Writing" - Janet Crews and Kay Coulter
Discover your personality strengths and how to use them to develop a communication style that is unique to you. Learn the biblical basis for using your God-given talents to encourage, inspire and challenge your readers. This session will help you to examine how you write and what is getting in the way of your writing (personality weaknesses). Individual personality profiles will be available.
"Writers and Agents" - Michael Farris
Attorneys Mike Farris and Susan Morgan Farris man Farris Literary Agency, Inc., that represents fiction and non-fiction works. They are actively seeking fiction projects (thrillers, suspense, mysteries, romance, mainstream, horror, action/adventure, literary, Christian, westerns) as well as non-fiction (how-to, self-help, law, true crime, current affairs, popular culture, women's issues, biography, history, travel, sports, politics, entertainment, spiritual and inspirational). On the screenplay side, they are associate managers of AEI/Atchity Entertainment International in Beverly Hills, California. You can learn more about the agency at www.farrisliterary.com and can contact them at farris1@airmail.net or agent@farrisliterary.com
"Inspirational Writing" - Faye Field
A practical, inspirational workshop with ideas, insights and inspiration for writing for Christian markets by an experienced, well-published writer.
TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP: "Building a Writing Investment: Keeping a Journal" - Jerry Hopkins
A workshop with an experienced writer who has kept a journal since 1960. The essentials for a person to use a journal in one's professional life, personal life or in the classroom will be discussed. Included in the presentation will be examples of journals from the past and present, bibliographical information, philosophical background and reasons, practical sugggestions, and a "hands-on" experiment in journaling. The presenter will share an array of handouts, bibliographical resources, work sheets and related materials to enhance the journaling experience. An interesting display of published journals will be included in this workshop. Workshop Level: Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced
"Writing for Newspapers: A Panel of Editors/Publishers" - Bill Keith, Pete Litterski and John Krueger
A team of experienced editors/publishers/authors who have worked with newspapers for many years will present practical and useful information for those interested in writing and working with newspapers. This team of panelists represent experience with weekly, twice-weekly and daily newspapers for those interested in writing and working with this venue.
"Writing for Your Ministry" - Larry McFadden and Lois Jane Wallace
This workshop will cover the basics on writing books, pamphlets, articles, resource materials, music, and lyrics for your ministry. Helpful hints will be presented from many years of ministry and writing on developing literature and printed resources for ministry. Larry will be joined by an experienced song-writer, Lois Jane Wallace who has written a number of songs for worship and performance in sharing inspiration and ideas on writing and recording both lyrics and music.
"E-Publishing and Publishing-on-Demand (POD)" - Jim Pence
A practical workshop for those interested in working on the Internet and World Wide Web to develop their manuscript, post their works and market their publications. An explanation and examples will be presented on both E-Publishing and Publishing-on-Demand. The advantages and disadvantages will be considered.
"The Right Letter to Sell Your Writing" - Patricia G. Saunders
Query letters. Cover letters. Some of the most dreaded elements of marketing for most writers. How do you write them? What can they do to help you sell your writing? How do you know which one to send first? Examine samples, both good and bad, to see the process of putting those marketing tools to work for you. Workshop Level: Beginning and Intermediate Writers
TWO-HOUR WORKSHOP: "Critique Groups and Editors" - Patricia G. Saunders
By its very nature, writing is a solitary occupation, and you have probably learned how to live with that. However, editing your own writing all by yourself can be like climbing the last ten feet of a rocky,mile-high mountain--exhausting. One solution is to join a critique group of like-minded writers who are willing to exchange opinions according to certain ground rules. Another solution is to work with an editor, sometimes called a book doctor, who follows the same or similar ground rules. The session presents the good points and drawbacks of each solution. Workshop Level: Beginner and Intermediate Writers
"Blogging for Writers" - Lexie Smith
Writers need to write, network, and publicize. Blogs can help you do all these things and more. Whether you're an experienced writer looking for a new venue, a novice writer wanting to develop the craft or somewhere in between, with the simplest of computer skills you can add another tool to your writing toolbox. Learn the basics of creating and maintaining a blog, including the potential pitfalls. Held in the computer lab, this session will include a tour of blogs by authors with published books, publishing companies, and other writers' resources.
"Sharing Your Faith: Writing Daily Devotionals" - Jim Stafford
The focus of this workshop is to help you develop the essentials for good devotional writing. Discover where and how to start writing meditations. Learn the significance of being Bible-based and authentic as you share your faith through your writing. Sample and compare several leading devotionals to see how they differ and receive a market list. Workshop Level: Beginner and Intermediate Writers
TWO HOUR WORKSHOP: "Multiple Ministry by Writing" - Austin Tucker
You spend fifteen or twenty hours preparing a sermon to preach one time to a small congregation. Then it goes into a file cabinet. Why not multiply your usefulness in the print media? This workshop will show you how to get started writing a column for your local newspaper, writing curriculum materials, articles, and devotional literature for LifeWay and other religious publishers. And every pastor has at least one book to write and get published. Austin Tucker is an experienced pastor, teacher, and writer who will share his practical suggestions about multiplying your ministry through writing. Workshop Level: Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced
"Writing Short Stories" - Donna Walker-NixonThe art of crafting fiction is a delicate one, to say the least. In this workshop, you will learn the basics about choosing a point of view, shaping characters, and creating action that leads to that definitive moment in the short story where the protagonist changes for the better. Donna Walker-Nixon, a retired professor of English at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, was the founding editor of Windhover: A Journal of Christian Literature. Actively engaged in promoting the art and craft of writing, she co-founded The Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas in 2004, and has contributed to a variety of journals, conferences, and collections. Her stories have appeared in Echoes, New Texas'93, TexasShort Fiction I and II, Descant, andConcho River Review.
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