Vision Christian Writers Conference Scholarship Fund Auction
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The minimum bid is $1. Any bids below that will be rounded up to $1.
We do not disclose current high bids, so bid as high as you’re really willing to pay. You will be obligated to pay the amount bid if you win.
The Auction Closes August 31.
NOTE: Income from the auction goes to our Scholarship Fund.
LOT #1 - Two Career Sessions with Nyla Watson
Enjoy two personalized, one-hour coaching sessions with Nyla Watson, tailored to your individual goals and creative journey.
The winning bidder can choose from Nyla’s wide range of coaching services, including vocal technique and coaching, acting coaching, career development, audition technique, audition review and feedback, repertoire selection and coaching, dream sessions, and artistic mentorship.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your performance skills, prepare for an audition, explore your career direction, or receive personalized artistic guidance, these two one-on-one sessions offer a wonderful opportunity to learn from Nyla’s experience and expertise.
VALUE: $350
Nyla Watson gives all glory to God for the opportunity to serve as an actor, author, concert artist, voice teacher, and coach in New York City. A proud graduate of NYU (M.M. in Music Theater Voice) and Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory of Music, she has appeared on Broadway in Waitress with Sara Bareilles and on PBS in ShowBoat: Live at Lincoln Center with Norm Lewis, Vanessa Williams, and Fred Willard. Her Off-Broadway credits include Black No More (written by and featuring Black Thought of The Roots) and Gigantic the Musical. National tours include Hadestown, Wicked, and The Color Purple. She was also featured in the Rodgers & Hammerstein Estate’s 75th Anniversary celebration of Oklahoma! at the 92Y. Nyla is the founder of Queen Studios of Voice and Acting, which produces concerts, masterclasses, and training opportunities nationwide. She gratefully credits her faith, family, and mentors for her journey. Acts 4:7–12
LOT #2 - Cover Design by Brenda Wilbee
Give your book an eye-catching cover! This lot includes the design of a custom paperback or hardcover book cover, prepared for upload to Amazon.
The winning bidder will receive the completed cover artwork files, which can also be provided to whoever is preparing the e-book edition for adaptation and use.
The design process includes up to three revisions, with flexibility for additional minor adjustments as needed. The goal is to work with you to create a finished cover you’ll be delighted to see on your book!
VALUE: $300-500
Brenda Wilbee is an award-winning writer of over 700,000 books. She holds an MA in Professional Writing, a BA in Creative Writing, and an AA in Visual Communications. She is a retired English Composition instructor at the local university and college. In addition, she's been on the board for the Pacific NW Association and taught on all aspects of writing at writers conferences throughout the US and Canada. She continues to teach in college extension classes and in the commuity. As Director of the Tinnsy Winnsy Studio, she edits manuscripts and designs books for publication.
LOT #3 - Coaching Weekend with Brenda Wilbee
Enjoy a focused and encouraging weekend of one-on-one writing coaching with Brenda Wilbee at her beach house in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Prior to your arrival, Brenda will review your submitted manuscript, allowing your time together to focus on whatever aspects of your work-in-progress will be most helpful. Whether you’re looking for guidance, fresh perspective, or help determining your next steps, Brenda will work with you to move your manuscript constructively forward.
Please note: As this coaching weekend takes place in Brenda’s private home, this opportunity is available to women who come personally recommended. Two references are appreciated.
VALUE: $1,500
LOT #4 - One Hour Coaching Session with Tara Johnson
Enjoy a personalized, one-hour Zoom coaching session with Tara Johnson of Story Spark Writing, scheduled at a mutually convenient time.
This session is all about you and your writing. Bring whatever questions, challenges, or ideas you’d like to explore—whether you need help with your manuscript, developing your ideas, characters or plot, your publishing journey, or simply figuring out your next step.
Whatever your writing needs, this one-on-one session is an opportunity to receive personalized guidance, encouragement, and practical feedback from Tara.
VALUE: $100
Tara Johnson is an author and speaker, and loves to write stories that help people break free from the lies they believe about themselves. Tara’s books have earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly, and she has been a finalist in the Carol and Christy awards. She is multi-published in both fiction and nonfiction, and is a certified body language expert. Tara is president of Story Spark Author Development Agency LLC.
LOT #5 - One Hour Self Publishing Coaching Session with Angie Baughman
Ready to take the next step toward publishing your book? Spend one hour with Angie Baughman getting personalized guidance to help you move forward with your self-publishing goals.
Bring your questions and learn more about the self-publishing process, including the steps you need to take and how to navigate the journey with greater confidence and clarity.
Please note: This session focuses specifically on the self-publishing process and does not include coaching or feedback on book content, writing, or editing.
VALUE: $50
Angie Baughman is a Bible teacher, author, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method. For more than twenty years, she has taught Scripture in churches, conferences, and online, helping people understand and apply God's Word with confidence. Through Steady On Ministries, Angie creates Bible studies, books, podcasts, and other resources that equip believers to study faithfully and steward their message well. She hosts the Understand Your Bible podcast and enjoys encouraging writers and ministry creatives to build sustainable rhythms for long-term ministry.
LOT #6 - Editing Package by Tisha Martin Mills
Take your manuscript to the next level with an in-depth professional edit tailored to your work and genre.
This comprehensive package includes either a developmental edit or line edit of a manuscript of up to 80,000 words, with the editing process taking place over a period of up to six months.
For fiction and memoir, Tisha will work with you to strengthen and preserve your unique voice while addressing areas such as character arcs, dialogue, plot, and your readers’ emotional needs. For nonfiction, the focus will be on ensuring your manuscript’s structure and content are clear, sound, and effectively meet the needs of your intended readers.
This is a wonderful opportunity to receive in-depth professional guidance designed to help make your manuscript the strongest it can be.
Manuscript limit: Up to 80,000 words. Additional words may be included at the author’s expense and will be invoiced separately.
VALUE: $50
Tisha Martin Mills is a 17x award-winning editor, coach, and contest judge since 2014. Founder of Tisha Martin Editorial and The Manuscript Kitchen, she serves authors, founders, and creatives through every stage of writing, editing, and self-publishing—with joy, precision, and a belief that stories heal, inspire, and challenge. With $2,000, a nearly empty apartment, and a writer’s conference, she began editing five months later. Twelve years on, she has spoken at universities and conferences and contributed to a major industry house style guide. Working with authors is a sacred partnership. Come inside The Manuscript Kitchen.
LOT #7 - Article Review by Lainey La Shay (2 Available)
Get your article polished and ready for publication with a professional review from Lainey La Shay!
Whether you’re writing for your own platform or submitting to an organization or publication, a fresh set of expert eyes can make all the difference. Lainey will review and edit your article for grammar and readability while also considering SEO and online readiness, helping you prepare your work to perform effectively in a digital environment.
Give your article that extra polish and confidence before you hit “submit” or “publish”!
Two available — two bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $75 each
Lainey La Shay is a writer who shines light on life’s deep issues and brings hope to readers facing insurmountable odds. Living in the Pacific Northwest with her two cats, she adores a good cup of tea and a good adventure—especially where active volcanoes are involved. An award-winning writer, Lainey is the author of the devotional journal More Than a Survivor and writes for Focus on the Family.
LOT #8 - Writing / Coaching / Publishing Consultation with Robynne Miller (2 Available)
Spend 50 minutes one-on-one with Robynne Miller in a personalized consultation focused on your writing journey and your goals.
Use your appointment for writing guidance, coaching, or publishing consultation—whether you have questions about your current project, need help working through a challenge, want guidance on your next steps, or are looking for insight into the publishing process.
Bring your questions and make the session your own!
Two available — two bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $85 each
Robynne speaks, teaches, edits, and coaches authors across a variety of areas. She’s taught at workshops, mini-masterminds, retreats, and writer’s conferences along the west coast and has spoken nationally. She is also the director of the Vision Christian Writers’ Conference at Mount Hermon, California.
LOT #9 - 45-minute Strategy Session with Leslie Bosserman
Take time to focus on what you need most right now with a personalized 45-minute Strategy Session.
Together with Leslie, you’ll explore your leadership style and lifestyle patterns, identify specific goals for the next three to six months, and create a practical accountability plan to help you move forward with greater clarity and intention.
Whether you’re navigating a new opportunity, facing a challenge, or simply ready to be more intentional about what comes next, this session will help you turn your priorities into an actionable plan.
VALUE: $200
Leslie M. Bosserman, M.Ed., CPCC is the founder of Lead With Intention® where she coaches and trains team on the science of Emotional Endurance. She is a TEDx speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, and creative entrepreneur who believe success should be based on fulfillment – not retirement. Leslie is living her best life in Northern California where she runs The Makers Place™ – an innovative coworking space with onsite childcare based in Sacramento. When she isn’t coaching, writing, or folding endless piles of laundry, you can find her enjoying the perfect cup of local coffee while parenting three young children. Follow her adventures @LeadWithIntention or on Substack.
LOT #10 - One Soul-Satisfying Branding & Marketing Package with Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Discover how to promote your writing without losing sight of who you are or why you write with this personalized one-on-one branding and marketing package for Christian writers.
Through three Zoom sessions of up to 60 minutes each, Lori will help you explore a biblical approach to branding, clarify and develop your personal brand, and create a practical marketing strategy that complements your strengths and helps you connect with the readers you want to reach.
The package includes:
An introductory Zoom session with personalized follow-up tasks
A second session to review your progress, brainstorm and finalize your brand, and begin developing your marketing strategy
A third session to create a working marketing plan built around your strengths and brand
Email and/or text support throughout the development process for feedback, progress reviews, and consultation
If marketing and self-promotion don’t come naturally to you, this package is designed to help you find an approach that feels authentic, purposeful, and manageable.
VALUE: $497
Lori Stanley Roeleveld is a writer, certified coach, speaker, and disturber of hobbits, who specializes in coaxing comfy souls out of their cozy holes and into the terrifyingly beautiful Jesus adventure. Her work is for readers and writers who are done polishing their halos and ready to follow Jesus into the secret places where real transformation happens. Lori believes God does His deepest work offstage, that mercy is not weakness, that writers over fifty are not finished but flammable, and that every hobbit-sized act of faith can become kingdom-sized trouble for the darkness.
LOT #11 - 60-Minute Writer Mentoring Session with Amber Ginter Johnson
Enjoy a personalized 60-minute Zoom mentoring session designed around you and your writing and publishing goals.
Whether you’re exploring a book idea, preparing to pursue traditional publishing, building your author platform, brainstorming content, or simply trying to determine your next steps, Amber will tailor the session to where you are in your journey.
Come with your questions, ideas, and challenges, and leave with practical encouragement, actionable insights, and a personalized plan to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
VALUE: $150
Amber Ginter Johnson is an author, speaker, mental health advocate, and the host of the Authentically Amber podcast. Passionate about helping others find hope through honest stories and biblical truth, she writes at the intersection of faith and mental health. Amber is represented by Blythe Daniel of The Blythe Daniel Agency, and her debut devotional, Psalms in the Dark, will be published by WaterBrook (Penguin Random House) in summer 2027. Through her writing and speaking, she encourages others to embrace authenticity, pursue healing, and faithfully share the stories God has entrusted to them.
LOT #12 - Gift Certificate to Elements Massage from Mary Holder Naegeli
Treat yourself to some well-deserved relaxation with a one-hour massage at Elements Massage.
Whether you’re looking to unwind, relieve everyday tension, or simply enjoy a little time for yourself, this gift certificate is the perfect excuse to relax, recharge, and enjoy an hour of professional massage therapy.
VALUE: $90
Mary is a semi-retired ordained minister, seminary professor, and hospital chaplain, serving Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church as pastor-in-Partnership. She is a teacher of the Bible, author of two books, and currently working on a third on Genesis 1-3. A two-time victor over cancer, Mary is wife to Andy, mother to Katy and Judy, and Nana to Elly, John, and Lyle. When not teaching, Mary is traveling in their little RV, or quilting and gardening at home.
LOT #13 - 45-Minute Creative Transformation Coaching Session with Tiffany Vakilian
Spend 45 minutes focused on moving you and your creative goals forward with a personalized Creative Transformation Coaching Session.
Use your session to take a deep dive into a major goal or transition—whether it involves you, your manuscript, book proposal, book, or marketing plan. You can also use the time to identify what may be holding you back, recognize and build on your wins, or collaborate on a practical plan for what comes next.
This session is especially suited to anyone navigating a pivot, launching a new project, or simply needing clarity, direction, and encouragement to keep moving forward.
VALUE: $175
Tiffany Vakilian, a bestselling author, award-winning speaker, editor of bestsellers, and owner of Speak Fire Publishing, empowers writers. She helps transform stories into impactful, published works. With her master’s (and additional certification) in Transformative Language Arts (TLA), she’s taught editing for certificate programs and international audiences. Her dynamic teaching and editorial guidance inspire clients and fans to confidently share their stories, achieve business goals, grow sales, and reach audiences worldwide.
LOT #14 - Authentic Book Launching Flexible e-Course by Jesse Rivas (5 Available)
Take the pressure and guesswork out of launching your book with Authentic Book Launching, a flexible, self-paced eCourse designed especially for Christian authors who want to connect their books with the people they were written to serve.
Through six practical modules, you’ll learn how to clarify your message, strengthen your platform, build meaningful relationships with readers and supporters, organize the practical pieces of your launch, explore marketing opportunities that feel authentic to you, and create a clear runway leading up to your book’s release.
If the thought of book marketing makes you feel like you have to become a salesperson, this course offers a more purposeful approach—helping you build a launch around your message, relationships, and the readers you hope to reach.
Five available — five bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $99 each
Jesse Rivas is the founder and director of Above The Sun, helping purpose-driven writers and creatives discover who they are, develop their message, and release it into the world. With more than 20 years of experience mentoring writers, Jesse helps creatives move from inspiration to publication through coaching, editing, publishing, courses, and community. He holds a B.S. in Education, is a certified life coach, and is a graduate of the Rubart Writing Academy. Jesse is passionate about helping writers uncover the unique message woven through their lives and equipping them to create stories that make a meaningful and lasting impact.
LOT #15 - Missional Magnet Package from Jesse Rivas
Create a meaningful way to connect with the readers you’re called to serve with the Missional Magnet Package.
This package will help you develop a strategic lead magnet—a valuable resource designed to attract the right readers, introduce them to your message, and encourage them to become part of your growing community.
You’ll strengthen the connection between your message, email list, author platform, and greater mission, creating a practical pathway that helps new readers discover your work, engage with what you have to offer, and stay connected for the journey ahead.
VALUE: $500
LOT #16 - Discover Your Life Theme Package from Jesse Rivas (3 Available)
Every writer has a message—but sometimes discovering exactly what that message is can be the hardest part.
The Discover Your Life Theme Package will help you uncover the recurring themes woven throughout your experiences, passions, and creative work and explore how they connect with the message you are uniquely equipped to share.
Through a self-guided course, book download, and personal one-on-one coaching session, you’ll identify the themes running through your story and begin bringing those pieces together into a clearer creative direction.
This package is especially valuable for writers seeking greater clarity and confidence in their message, writing, brand, and calling.
Three available — three bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $299 each
LOT #17 - Writing Bible Studies Video eCourse Bundle by Shadia Hrichi
Learn how to turn your passion for Scripture into a Bible study that can make a meaningful difference in readers’ lives with this three-course video eCourse bundle.
The bundle walks you through the process from determining whether you’re ready to write a Bible study to understanding the essential elements of a transformational study and creating your own outline. Courses include Am I Ready to Write a Bible Study?, 7 Essential Elements of a Transformational Bible Study, and Outline Your Bible Study in 10 Easy Steps.
You’ll also receive valuable bonus resources to help you take your work toward publication, including a sample professional query letter, sample chapter summaries, and a professional book proposal template.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore writing Bible studies or already have an idea you’re ready to develop, this bundle provides practical guidance to help you move forward.
VALUE: $99
Shadia Hrichi is a passionate Bible teacher and multi-award-winning author whose greatest joy is hearing her readers say, “You make me want to read the Bible more.” Shadia holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies as well as a master’s in criminal justice, and her teaching is featured on RightNow Media. She is the author of several in-depth Bible studies, and is often invited to speak churches, retreats, and events, as well as serve on faculty at various Christian writers conferences. Residing in northern California, Shadia loves visiting the ocean for “a date with Jesus.
LOT #18 - One-Hour Coaching Session with Lyneta Smith (3 Available)
Get personalized guidance on virtually any stage of your writing journey with a one-hour Zoom coaching session tailored to your particular project and needs.
Use your session for help with brainstorming, crafting a first draft, self-editing and revision, working effectively with an editor, understanding the different levels of editing, preparing your work for submission, and more.
Coaching is available for fiction and nonfiction prose, from book-length manuscripts and book proposals to short stories, articles, and essays. (Poetry is not included.)
Bring your project, questions, or challenges and spend an hour getting practical, one-on-one guidance to help you take your writing to the next step.
Three available — three bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $150 each
Lyneta Smith is a procurer of archaic, cool-sounding words, but as much as she loves them, she edits them out for clarity. She graduated summa cum laude from Oregon State University and earned her professional editing certificate from UC Berkeley. She provides coaching, developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading services. Her memoir, Curtain Call, won the Cascade Award and the Selah award. When she’s not editing or writing, you can find her playing with grandkids or her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Harli.
LOT #19 - Instant Strategy Plan with Mary Pero (4 Available)
Turn your book idea into a clear path forward with a personalized 60-minute Instant Strategy Session designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.
Before your call, you’ll complete an intake questionnaire so Mary can do her homework and prepare a custom strategy based on your unique goals and expertise. During your session, you’ll discuss that strategy together, identify the goals that make the most sense for you, and develop concrete action items to keep you moving forward.
You’ll leave with a personalized Strategic Plan, industry-insider advice, encouragement and motivation, and specific next steps outlining what you can do today, next week, and next month to make progress toward your book goals.
Four available — four bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $150 each
Mary Pero is a certified ghostwriter, book coach, and memoir lover who helps authors turn big ideas into marketable literary properties. From pitch-perfect proposals to full manuscripts, she works behind the scenes to craft stories that captivate and sell. In earlier chapters, she served as a missionary in Poland and Ireland, led worship around the world, and opened her heart and home as a foster parent. When she’s not writing, you can find her co-hosting the Women Worth Knowing Podcast with Cheryl Brodersen and Robin Jones Gunn, and dreaming up new projects for her husband in their historic English Revival home in Southern California.
LOT #20 - Flash Fiction Jumpstart Package by Teddi Deppner (2 Available)
Discover how flash fiction can help grow your audience and build your publishing credentials with this practical package combining resources, professional feedback, and personal mentoring.
The Flash Fiction Jumpstart Package includes a paperback Havok anthology of your choice, a membership to Havok’s website, a professional critique of one short story of up to 2,000 words, and two 30-minute teleconference mentoring sessions with Teddi Deppner.
Whether you’re interested in using short fiction to attract new newsletter subscribers or hoping to submit your work to flash fiction magazines and contests, this package will give you valuable tools, feedback, and guidance to help you move forward.
Two available — two bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $100 each
Teddi Deppner is an indie author, veteran internet marketer, professional beta reader, and co-founder of Havok Publishing. Since 2019, Havok has published award-winning flash fiction in two formats: a daily ezine and seasonal anthologies (both ebook, paperback, and hardback). Despite all her practice at crafting flash fiction in 1,000 words or less, it was Teddi’s 12,000-word story “The Keeper’s Voice” that won the 2026 Realm Award in the novella category. Be assured, her passion for encouraging and equipping fellow creatives knows no word-count limitations.
LOT #21 - Books on Writing Craft offered by Keren Baltzer (2 Available)
Build your writing library with a collection of four highly regarded books on the craft of writing, offering insight, inspiration, and practical advice for writers.
This bundle includes:
On Writing by Stephen King
On Writing Well by William Zinsser
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Good Prose by Tracy Kidder and Richard Todd
Together, these books explore everything from developing your craft and finding your voice to writing with clarity, navigating the creative process, and approaching the writing life with perseverance and purpose.
A wonderful collection for writers at any stage of their journey.
Two available — two bidders can win this lot.
VALUE: $120 each
Keren Baltzer is the Associate Publisher for Zondervan Books. She has focused her editorial career on promoting titles that not only tell a great story and elicit a transformational response but are also strikingly well written and have broad commercial appeal. In her 20+ years in the Christian market, Keren has published a range of nonfiction NYT bestselling authors. At Zondervan, she works with best-selling authors Rebekah Lyons (The Fight for Us), Nona Jones (The Power of Petty Prayers), Kristen Welch (The Little Big Life), Matt Smallbone (The Prayer Experiment) and many others. Keren holds an MA in French Studies from New York University and a BA in French and International Studies from Taylor University. She, her husband, and their three kids make their home in New York City.
LOT #22 - Middle-Grade Critique/Editing Package (first twenty pages) & Zoom Follow-Up by Jill Osborne
Give the opening of your middle-grade manuscript the attention it deserves with a detailed critique and edit of your first 20 pages, for fiction or nonfiction written for readers ages 8–12.
You’ll receive an editorial letter identifying strengths and areas for improvement in plot, pacing, character development, point of view, and suitability for a middle-grade audience. Your manuscript will also include comments throughout using Track Changes, along with copyediting suggestions for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence flow.
If desired, the package also includes a follow-up Zoom conversation to discuss the critique, ask questions, and gain additional insight into strengthening your manuscript.
A valuable opportunity to get detailed, personalized feedback on those all-important opening pages and help make your story the best it can be.
VALUE: $300
Jill Osborne loves Jesus and kids. She’s written fourteen books for middle graders, including The Good News Shoes series, The Belt of Truth series, The Princess in Camo series with Missy and Mia Robertson, and The Coin Slot Chronicleswith Rashad Jennings. Jill’s 35+ year career working with kids includes serving as a children’s and preteen ministry director, where she met many intriguing real-life characters who “may” have ended up in a story or two. Her writing encourages the next generation to set its hope anew on God. (Psalm 78:7)