Last updated: September 1, 2026 at 5:56 pm
This schedule is subject to change.
THE MAIN CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE HERE
Note: Workshops are now 55 minutes long and, unlike in most previous years, they will NOT all begin on the half–hour.
Saturday, March 20
1:00 PM
- Tension, Anticipation, and Momentum in Every Scene; Robin Patchen
- (YA: To Be Determined); Lindsay Franklin
- Human Creativity in the Age of AI Writing Tools;Tiffany Vakilian
- Crafting a Newsletter People Want to Read; Stephanie Dooley
- Called to Write and Restoration in a Confused Culture; Rhonda Robinson
2:10 PM
- Writing Deeper Characters Using Biblical Techniques; Sean Gaffney
- Screenwriting 101 – Where to begin; David Hyd
- Writing for Hire… like a Gazelle; Curtis M. Miller
- Flashlight Under the Covers: Writing Books Kids Can’t Put Down; Jill Osborne
3:20 PM
- Quirky, Funny: Characters that Bring Humor to Your Story; Tara Johnson
- The Gap Pt. 1: The Leap from Muggle to Author: The Fear of Switching Gears or Switching Genres; Nyla Watson
- Authentic Author Branding – Reflecting Christ in Every Platform; Staci McLean
- Retelling Scripture Without Rewriting Scripture; Joshua Pack
4:30 PM
- Faith, History & Romance: Crafting Entertaining Love Stories with Eternal Impact; Blossom Turner
- What Teens Hunger For; Bill Myers
- Handy Dandy Canva; S.E. Clancy & Hannah Prewett
- Building a Memoir: Premise, Plot, and Finding Your Emotional Arc; Mary Pero
NIGHTOWL 9:00-10:00 PM TBD
Sunday, March 21
1:00 PM
- Cracking the Code: Story Structure that Works; Shawn Gaffney
- The Gap Pt. 2: You’re Not What You Do or Leaving Space Between Vocation and Identity; Nyla Watson
- Seeking Publication at Midlife and Beyond; Lori Stanley Roeleveld
- The Modern Press Kit: Yes, You Need One. Here’s What Goes In It; Bitsy Kemper
- Books Into Ministry — Creating Impact Beyond the Page; Staci McLean
2:10 PM
- How Playwrights Think – Writing Tips from the Stage; Curtis M. Miller
- (Publishing: To Be Determined); Lindsay Franklin
- Platform Building 101: Tips, Tools, & Strategies for Writers; Rachel Dodge
- How to Write a Compelling Devotional; Rick Hamlin
- Self-Editing for Dummies; Tara Johnson
3:20 PM
- Writing Short Reads That Hook Readers; Christina Suzann Nelson
- Keys to Holding Kid/Teen Interest; Bill Myers
- Who Are Beta Readers and Why Do I Need Them?; Shadia Hrichi
- Writing for Mainstream Magazines: How to Break-In; Chante Griffin
4:30 PM
- Free Time
NIGHTOWL 9:00 -10:00 PM Genre Hangout – Nonfiction and Fiction
Monday, March 22
1:00 PM
- Beyond the Cliffhanger: Designing Page-Turning Fiction; Robin Patchen
- Structuring Your Devotional Book: A to Z; Rachel Dodge
- Create Your AI-Powered Publishing Team; Rhonda Robinson
- The Misunderstood Middle Grade Reader; Jill Osborne
- Arresting the Grammar Burglars: Self-editing Practicum; Lyneta Smith
2:10 PM
- Writing Emotional Truth Without Overwriting the Pain; Christina Suzann Nelson
- (YA: To Be Determined); Lindsay Franklin
- How to Keep Going When It Feels Too Hard: A Faith-Fueled Approach to Writing Through Doubt, Pressure, Obstacles; Liz House
- Win that Book Award; Tisha Martin
- “Show, Don’t Tell”—Now What? Storytelling Techniques for Memoir and Nonfiction Writers; Mary Pero
3:20 PM
- Is Your Book Ready for Its Closeup? A Practical Workshop on Adapting Books for Film & TV; Sean Gaffney
- Using Comedy; Bill Myers
- Heroes, Villains & the Wounds They Carry; Nicki Rickman
4:30 PM
- Show & Tell: The Secret Rhythm That Makes Fiction Unforgettable; Blossom Turner
- How to Win Grants & Influence People; Chante Griffin
- From Study to Story: Letting Scripture Shape Your Writing Without Distorting It; Angie Baughman
NIGHTOWL 9:00-10:00 PM Book Signing/dessert in Youth Memorial as well as the Hub