The Writers’ Journey – Led by Tim Riordan, Holly Moulder, and Edwina Cowgill
Are you an aspiring writer and would like help on how to get started? The Writers’ Journey track will be perfect for you. You will learn some basic steps to follow in order to develop habits and processes to become a published author. You will find answers to many of your questions and develop a plan to go from idea, to manuscript, and to published book.
How to Write Magazine Articles that Get Published – Led by Mike Anderson
A funny thing happened to Michael Anderson on his way to writing the next great American novel; he sold a magazine article. Over the next decade he achieved writing success with over a hundred published articles, cover stories, and product reviews. Mike discovered he enjoyed being a freelance “Contributing Writer” while earning a modest income and adding to his writing credentials.
In this lean, no-nonsense session, “Magazine Mike” will share his secrets, tips, and insights with the goal of making writing for magazines a genre to consider for personal satisfaction and a modest income stream.
Topics include:
- Know Your Magazine’s Audience
- Pitching Your Idea
- Listening to Your Editor
- Building Editor’s Trust
- Cut, Slice, and Trim
- Deadline Discipline
- Contracts/Payments/Records
- Re-selling Your Articles
Choosing a Path to Publication:Traditional vs. Non-Traditional publishing – Led by Holly Moulder
Getting published: Dream come true — or writer’s nightmare? So your manuscript is ready to go out into the world. But what’s next? Look for a publisher online? Or maybe you should try DIY? Bring your questions and join the discussion as we explore the pros and cons of both traditional and self-publishing. A great way to gather the info you’ll need to make this important decision. Led by an author who’s tried it all — and found success where she least expected it!
From Hot Mess to Masterful – 7 Ways Editing Can Improve Your Manuscript – Led by Angela W. McRae
“While Angela is admittedly a grammar geek and doesn’t imagine all writers will love the Chicago Manual of Style as much as she does, she is passionate about writing and firmly believes Christian writers can make a difference in the world—and spread the gospel—through good, clear writing.
She’ll share what she’s learned about the editing process and why a good writer and a good editor make a great team.”
Marketing your Books so they Actually Sell – Led by Tim Riordan
If you’re going to be a successful author, you must become an effective marketer! As writers, many of us face marketing with either fear and trepidation, fear of failure, or with simply ignorance in knowing what to do.
This conference will offer you a framework for effectively marketing your writing, We’ll focus on several key elements:
- Building a platform to expand your writing ministry and career.
- Creating effective marketing strands.
- Understanding the basics of utilizing social media.
- Tapping into e-mail marketing.
- Harnessing the power of an effective website.
You DO Have Time to Write! – Led by Edwina Cowgill
Have you ever said, “I wish I had time to write?” If you have, you’re not alone! In this workshop you will learn how to maximize your writing time by:
- Discovering the secret to becoming a successful writer
- What is your “Why?”
- BICHOK??
- Eleven Tips to Manage Your Time
- And more!
When you leave this workshop, you will have the tools you need to find the time to write!