WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: March 26-30, 2010 MAJOR MORNING TRACKS (Choose one for entire Conference) SAT-TUE 9:00-10:30 AM & SAT-MON 11:00-12:00 AM A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L.
Fiction: The Sophisticated Novelist The Craft: The Fiction Writer’s Toolbox Marketing: Build a Sturdy Platform, on the Internet Deeper: Exploring the Spiritual Life of the Writer Articles: Extreme Makeover--Article Edition Publicity: Painless, Purposeful Publicity Narrative Non-Fiction: How to Write & Sell Creative NF Speculative Fiction: Writing and Selling Speculative Fiction Speaking: Writers Life of Speaking Children’s Writing: Writing for Today’s Kids Teens: From Idea to Novel—How to Start & Finish the Race Intermediate Mentoring Track: FICTION
Angela Hunt Lauraine Snelling Laura Christianson Steve Laube Doug Newton Rebeca Seitz Lynn Vincent Jeff Gerke Glenna Salsbury Bill Myers Bryan Davis Gayle Roper Ingermanson/Olson Brandilyn Collins James Scott Bell Mary DeMuth Kay Strom Intermediate Mentoring Track: NON-FICTION Karen O’Connor Joseph Bentz M. Career Track (ALL DAY*) Karen Ball, Janet Kobobel Grant, Wendy Lawton, Sally Stuart
FRIDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS I • 4:30-5:30 PM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Getting Started as a Professional Freelancer Will An Agent Get You Published? What Editors Wish New Authors Knew Writing for Christianity Today International 20 Tips for Writing Compelling Bible Studies Communicate to Change Lives Targeting Magazines Creating Characters Who Live and Breath Ideas and Inspiration You Only Get One Chance to Make a First Impression
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What I Wish I’d Known from the Beginning Think Outside the Brain: Techniques to Cultivate Humor in Writing From Blog to Book: The Makings of a Saleable Nonfiction Book An Agent & Editor Talk About the Publishing Process Creative Ways to Find a Publishing House The Gift of Poetry: Encouragement, Inspiration, & Practice Writing a Book that Makes a Difference Incarnational Writing: Creating Authentic Christian Prose Dream Jobs for Travel Writers Networking with Your Publishing House
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Secrets of Successful Humor Getting Your Article Sold: Practical Strategies for Success Write Deeper, Write Stronger The Big Five You Need in Every Scene of Your Novel Collaborative Writing How to Purpose Your Passion Calling All Encouragers: Greeting Cards as a Ministry & Business Nonfiction Books from the Ground Up Can We Talk? The Art of Conducting Interviews Writing for Women in the 21st Century
Sharon Elliott Les Stobbe Judi Perry Ginger Kolbaba Rick Steele James Watkins Sheila Seifert Barbara Scott Deborah Raney Kim Bangs
SATURDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS II • 1:45-2:45 PM Richard Mabry, MD Rachael Phillips Natasha Sperling Laube/Doering Nick Harrison Goodyear/Barkat Rachel Zurakowski Tonya Stoneman Kay Marshall Strom Colleen Coble
Auditorium Brookside: lower DH APC Board Room Fireside: lower DH Laurel Lounge Newton: Room B Lakeside Lounge Newton: Room C Youth Memorial Newton: Creekside Birch Lounge Redwood Cabin Fountain Program Lounge McAfee: Game Rm. Live Oak Cabin Program: Studio 5 J.R.’s Office Newton: Room A McAfee Mtg. Rooms
(WHITE) Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside Youth Memorial
(GREEN) Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside Youth Memorial
SATURDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS III • 3:15-4:15 PM (BLUE) Rusty Wright Marlo Schalesky W. Dale Cramer Beth Adams Les Stobbe Philis Boultinghouse Holley Gerth Bonnie Perry Holly G. Miller Ginger Kolbaba
Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside Youth Memorial
SUNDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS IV • 1:45-2:45 PM 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41.
Writing for Newspapers, Magazines & Websites The Business End of Writing Trends in the Marketplace Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due Decent Proposals Take a Deep Breath: Ideas for Using the Rest of Your Conference Well The Grand Inquisition: Interviewing Subjects for Articles & Stories Writing for the Guideposts Contest Becoming Your Own Best Marketer What Makes Fiction Go From Good to Great? The Suspense Thickens
Dean Nelson Deborah Raney Andrea Doering Natasha Sperling Kim Bangs Jan Kern Tonya Stoneman B.J. Taylor Bonnie Perry Dan Kline/Harrison Colleen Coble
(ORANGE) Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside McAfee: Game Rm. Youth Memorial
SUNDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS V • 3:15-4:15 PM (PINK) 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52.
Effectively Communicating Christ to Secular Audiences The Writers Journey: From Idea to Finished Draft to Publication Custom Publishing Your First Choice Writing Devotionals That Get Published & Read: Part I Making Your Story Sparkle: Tricks & Tips for Putting Beauty in Writing Featuring the Feature Article The Secret Life of Sub-Plots First Time Author, Meet the First Reader The 25 Hour Writer: Managing Time to Complete Your Book What the Author can Bring to the Marketing Table Medical Details in Your Fiction: Get Them In, but Get Them Right
Rusty Wright Stacy Hawkins Adams Carla Williams Susan King Marlo Schalesky Sheila Seifert Mona Hodgson Margie Newton Myrtlemay Crane Julie Gwinn Richard Mabry, MD
MONDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS VI • 1:45-2:45 PM 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63.
Writing With Banana Peels: Humor-writing Tips James Watkins Light & Mirrors: Poetry that Points Toward God Marcus Goodyear Turning Personal Experiences into Stories that Sell B.J. Taylor Writing Devotionals that Get Published & Read: Part II Susan King The Art of Editing Yourself Barbara Scott Success with E-Books John Vonhof Writing High-Concept Christian Fiction Beth Adams A Look at Amish & Historical Romance Fiction Nick Harrison From God Through You: Turning Personal Bible Study into Articles etc. Sharon Elliott Why Twitter & Facebook? Thomas Umstattd Jr. Wearing Both Hats: Published Writer, Marketing Guru Stacy Hawkins Adams
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26 Ways to Keep the Momentum Going After Conference Drawing Readers with Word Pictures We are Living in a Digital World Beginnings That Sell & Endings That Keep the Work Coming Writing Tight: Eliminating Wordiness in Your Writing Query Quest: What Agents Look for in a Client Social Media Essentials for Every Writer Framing Your Nonfiction Book The Organized Writer How to Boost Your Blog Traffic Tell Me a Story: Why Good Storytelling Will Always Matter
MONDAY ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS VII • 3:15-4:15 PM Holly G. Miller Mona Hodgson Julie Gwinn Kay Marshall Strom Rick Steele Rachel Zurakowski Holley Gerth Judi Perry Carla Williams Thomas Umstattd Jr. Dean Nelson
Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside McAfee: Game Rm. Youth Memorial
(LAVENDER) Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside McAfee: Game Rm. Youth Memorial
(YELLOW) Auditorium Fireside: lower DH Brookside: lower DH Lakeside Lounge Laurel Lounge Newton: Room A Newton: Room B Newton: Room C Newton: Creekside McAfee: Game Rm. Youth Memorial
All workshops (with the exception of the Career Track) are recorded and CD’s or MP3’s are available through OT Studios at very reasonable rates. Visit them in the Hospitality Room.
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