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
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
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
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
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