This schedule is subject to change.
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 @ 10:25 pm PDT
THE MAIN CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE HERE
KEY: [Gen] applicable to all writers; [Children] applicable to writers for children; [NF] applicable to nonfiction writers; [F] applicable to fiction writers
Saturday, April 12
1:30 PM
- Jill Osborne: Creating Endearing Characters in Children’s Books [Children] – Brookside
- Julie Lavender: Writing for Guideposts Magazine [NF] – Lakeside Lounge
- Sami Abrams: Newbie in a Nutshell [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Leann Barna: Pitching Your Book or Screenplay to Producers and Studios [F] – Newton Cascade C
- Bob Hostetler: The Business of Writing [Gen] – Youth Memorial
2:30 PM
- Tiffany Vakilian: From Glory to Glory – Public Speaking for Authors [Gen] – Brookside
- Ian Feavearyear: Research Tips and Tools for Writers [Gen] – Lakeside Lounge
- Teddi Deppner: Developing Magnetic Marketing Content [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Dorena Williamson: Writing Representation [F] – Youth Memorial
3:30 PM
- Rachel Pfeiffer: Dos and Don’ts of Writing for Children [Children] – Brookside
- Chris Morris: Going There: Engaging the Church on Challenging Topics [NF] – Lakeside Lounge
- Jen Babakhan: What an Agent Wants to See [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Hannah Prewett: Tips and Tricks for Working with a Freelance Artist [Gen] – Youth Memorial
4:30 PM
- Mary Pero: Mastering Memoir: History, Techniques, and Crafting Your Story [NF] – Brookside
- Rachel Dodge: Build Your Brand: Giveaways, Collabs, and Partnering [Gen] – Lakeside Lounge
- Kelly Harrel: Managing the Voices in Your Head [F] – Newton Cascade B
- Robynne Miller: Making Description Do Its Darn Job [NF] – Youth Memorial
9:00 PM (ish)
- Nyla Watson: Partnering with God: Taking Your Gifts into Challenging Places [Gen] – Youth Memorial
Sunday, April 13
1:30 PM
- Jen Babakhan: Long-Form Nonfiction From the Heart [NF] – Brookside
- Chanté Griffin: How to Win Grants & Influence People [Gen] – Lakeside Lounge
- Chris Morris: Writing Can be so “Taxing” [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Teddi Deppner: Attracting Readers with Short Fiction [F] – Youth Memorial
2:30 PM
- Jill Osborne: Mission: Middle Grade [Children] – Brookside
- Sara Ella: Finding Aslan: Discovering Your Novel’s Spiritual Theme [F] – Lakeside Lounge
- Emma Fulenwider: Crafting a Killer Bio [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Stephanie Miller: How to Dress Up Your Story: Tips and Tricks from a Developmental Editor [NF][F] – Youth Memorial
3:30 PM
- Carrie Talbott: Creativity with Canva: Getting Started [Gen] – Brookside
- Rachel Pfeiffer: Writing for Focus on the Family [Children][NF][F] – Lakeside Lounge
- Lainey La Shay: All About Articles [NF] – Newton Cascade B
- Bob Hostetler: All the Wrong Moves [NF][F] – Youth Memorial
Nadine Brandes: Unlock the Forgotten Craft of Self-Editing[F]** CANCELED **
Monday, April 14
1:30 PM
- Chantel Mathson: Amplifying Your Message: Marketing and Community Building for Christian Writers and Speakers [Gen] – Brookside
- Torrie Sorge: Unbiased: How to Create Diverse Characters without Offense [F] – Lakeside Lounge
- Chanté Griffin: Writing with the Spirit [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Sami Abrams: Plotting to Pantsing, and Everything in Between [F] – Youth Memorial
2:30 PM
- Rachel Pfeiffer: From Facts to Fascinating: Tips for Writing Nonfiction for Kids [Children] – Brookside
- Bob Hostetler: Writing a Stellar Fiction Proposal [F] – Lakeside Lounge
- Helen Arnold: Physical Health + Emotional State + Soul Health = Our Writer’s Health [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Robynne Miller: The Who and the Why [NF][F] – Youth Memorial
3:30 PM
- Leann Barna: Secrets of Screenwriting – Television Series [F] – Brookside
- Rachel Dodge: Pro Tips for Nonfiction Proposals [NF] – Lakeside Lounge
- Stephanie Rousselle: You Have What It Takes to Launch Your Podcast. Yes, You Really Do! [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Kelly Harrel: Fictionalizing Your Real-Life Struggles [NF][F] – Youth Memorial
4:30 PM
- Sherry Kyle: Interactive Devos Kids Want to Read [Children] – Brookside
- Julie Lavender: Navigating Work-For-Hire Opportunities [Children][NF] – Lakeside Lounge
- Dorena Williamson: On the Road Again – Finding Joy in the Journey of Querying [Gen] – Newton Cascade B
- Leslie M. Bosserman: Start Before You’re Ready: Getting Unstuck So You Can Move Forward [NF][F] – Youth Memorial
Jamerrill Stewart: YouTube 101[Gen]** CANCELED **