Writing Conferences

I recommend that all wanna-be-authors attend Christian Conferences--for teaching, for community, and for contacts. Here are some coming soon! (I thought I'd posted this earlier...but I see that I haven't. Sorry some of these have already past or are going on now...but keep them in mind for next year.)

CONFERENCES:
June 4-7, 1008. Write to Publish Conference.

June 13-14, 2008. Dayton Christian Writer's Conference. Englewood, Ohio.

June 16-21, 2008. St David's Christian Writer's Conference. Grove City, PA. Featuring Sally Stuart, Jane Kirkpatrick, Robbie Hess and Lisa Crayton.

July 13-17, 2008. ICRS- Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. More info: See some workshop information below.
WHILE AT ICRS-
July 14 and 15, 200, 8 AM to Noon. Get Published Now - Directed by Linda Gilden. In this fast-paced, two-morning workshop, Linda Gilden and personal mentors will work with you one-one-one to edit and rewrite your original piece of work. Completed articles will be compiled into an anthology published following ICRS.
8:00 am - 12:00 Noon

July 14-17, 2008. Publishing Connections Conference presented by CLASServices www.classervices.com. Call 800-433-6633.

July 14 & 15, 2008, 1 PM to 5 PM. Book Proposal Blitz - Directed by Tama Westman. What do you need to get your book proposal crafted, written and ultimately sold? This hands-on workshop with Tama Westman will help you refine and polish all aspects of your book proposal in just 2 afternoons so you can pitch your book idea with confidence, knowing you have a polished proposal to present. Bring your laptop, your work-in-progress and let's get busy in a blitz to success! Dan Penwell, AMG Editor, will start our workshop off with a bang with critical information for a successful book proposal. Dan will briefly share his tips on How to Make an Editor Sit Up and Beg!

August 7-9, 2008. Greater Philadelphia Writer's Conference at Philadelphia Biblical University.

September 8-12, 2008. Maranatha Christian Writers Conference. Muskegon, Michigan. More info:

September 29-October 2, 2008. Sandy Cove Christian Writers Conference. North East, Maryland

November 7-8, 2008. Write2Ignite! A Christian Children's Communicators Conference.

March 29, 2009. Christian Cruisers Club Writers Cruise. Will set sail from Miami, FL. Destinations include San Juan, Puerto Rico, St Thomas, U.S.V.I. and St. Martin/Sint Maarten, N.A.

Stop Lurking! Every week I will draw names for a free Tricia Goyer book from those who comment on my blogs. Winner's choice! Tell your friends