Mind Your Own Business! Goals: Get Focus on readers not on other writers or themselves Last year, it was all about craft. This year, we’re getting down to business. YOUR business. With the changing face of publishing—and the ever increasing speed with which things change—it’s more important than ever for you to have a focused strategy. Let a gathering of industry insiders help you knock down the walls of publishing on your way to rousing success.
FRIDAY 4:15-5:15: Casting the Vision—Wendy For lack of a vision, your business will perish--so don’t let it happen! Know who you are, and how to capitalize on your strengths and weaknesses. Contrary to popular belief, Business Plan is not a dirty word. In fact, you’ll be amazed how much fun this can be. All it takes is understanding what really matters. And this is the place to do exactly that. 4:15-5:05—teaching 5:05-5:15—Q&A Yes, writing is creative, writing is art. Writing is ministry. But, you need to set that aside for now. You are an entrepreneur. So for this week, you need to think like an entrepreneur. Build a business plan you can take to the bank. a. Powerpoint Presentation b. Talk about a Business plan i. What does a business plan include Homework: Write a Vision Statement
SATURDAY 9:00-9:05 Devotions 9:05-9:15 Catch the Vision: Read Vision Statements in Breakout Groups--Janet 9:15-10:15 9:15-10:05—teaching 10:05-10:15—Q&A