Last updated: January 1, 2026 at 10:32 am

This schedule is subject to change.

THE MAIN CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE HERE

KEY: (Fic) is for fiction–specific topics, (NF) is for nonfiction–specific topics, (Fic/NF) is for craft that applies to both genres, (Kids) is for children/kids–specific topics, (Bus) is for topics appropriate for all writers, such as publishing, speaking, AI, the business of writing, etc., (Mar) is for Marketing.

Note: This year, we have extended the length of the workshops from 45 to 55 minutes.
So, unlike in previous years, they will NOT all begin on the half–hour &
the previously published times on this page were incorrect.
The times below are the new times for the workshops, so please note the differences.

Saturday, March 28

1:00–1:55 p.m.

  • So You Want to Write a Children’s Book; Karen Neumair (Kids)
  • Praying Through the Publishing Process: A Behind the Desk Perspective; Luverta Reames (Bus)
  • Grow your Podcast Strategically and Successfully; Stephanie Rousselle (Bus)
  • 7 Essential Elements of a Transformational Bible Study; Shadia Hrichi (NF)
  • Get Booked and Build Your Brand; Chantel Mathson (Mar)

2:10–3:05 p.m.

  • Fiction for YA and 8–12 Readers; Bill Myers (Kids)
  • How to Make a Devotional Transformative; Rick Hamlin (NF)
  • Redeeming Social Media: Where Spiritual Formation Meets Content Creation; Janelle Roselli (Bus)
  • Villainy 101; Tara Johnson (Fic)

3:20–4:15 p.m.

  • Strong Story Arcs: Beginning, Middle, and End; Lindsay Franklin (Fic)
  • Publishing 101: An Overview of the Process; Bob Hostetler (Bus)
  • Writing that Gets Clicked … Feeding the Online Beast with High–Quality Content; Rhonda Robinson (Mar)
  • A Beginner’s Guide to Apple’s Procreate/Digital Art; Hannah Prewett (Bus)

4:30–5:25 p.m.

  • The Writer’s Side Hustle; Stephanie Dooley (Bus)
  • Harness the Power of Prewriting and Brainstorming; Stephanie Miller (Fic/NF)
  • Five Steps to Interview Like a Pro; Marci Seither (Bus)
  • Sacred Story, Healing Heart: Memoir as Spiritual Practice; Mary Pero (NF)

NIGHTOWL: 9:00–9:45 PM (TBD)

Sunday, March 29

1:00–1:55 p.m.

  • From Memoir to Ministry: Turning Your Story into Christian Living: Rhonda Robinson (NF)
  • The Substack Starter Kit for Writers; Julie Bonn Blank (Mar)
  • Writing Beyond Your Bubble: Why Diversity Matters in Every Genre; Torrie Sorge (Fic/NF)
  • Join the Growing World of Audible Books; Karen Moderow (Bus)
  • Who, What, When, Where, and How: Working with an Independent Editor; Lyneta Smith (Bus)

2:10–3:05 p.m.

  • Worldbuilding 101; Katherine Briggs (Fic)
  • Proposals Publishers Love; Karen Neumair (Bus)
  • More Than Memoir: Writing the Stories that Define Us; Mary Pero (NF)
  • Mastering Middle Grade; Jill Osborne (Kids)

3:20–4:15 p.m.

  • Comedy: The Great Unused Tool; Bill Myers (Fic)
  • What an Agent Wants and How to Give it to them; Bob Hostetler (Bus)
  • How to Write Something Readable About Me; Rick Hamlin (NF)
  • Soul–Satisfying Branding and Marketing; Lori Stanley Roeleveld (NF)

4:30–5:25 p.m.

Free Time

NIGHTOWL: 8:30–9:30 PM Genre Hangout – Nonfiction and Fiction

Monday, March 30

1:00–1:55 p.m.

  • The Business of Writing; Bob Hostetler (Bus)
  • Be that Irresistible Podcast Guest; Stephanie Rousselle (Mar)
  • Reaching Youth Through Apologetics Fiction; Ann Roecker (Kids)
  • The Power of Story: Impactful Storytelling for Kingdom Influence; Staci McLean (Fic/NF)

2:10–3:05 p.m.

  • How to Structure a Nonfiction Book; Karen Neumair (NF)(Bus)
  • KDP 101: Kickstarting your Digital Publishing Journey; Ian Feavearyear (Bus)
  • Playwriting 101: Pro Tips from the Stage; Curtis M Miller (Fic)
  • The Editor’s Eye and the Spirit’s Voice: Praying Your Manuscript into Submission; Luverta Reames (Bus)

3:20–4:15 p.m.

  • Engaging Nonfiction; Bill Myers (NF)
  • Writing with AI: A Creative Partner, Not a Replacement; Rhonda Robinson (Bus)
  • The Job Left Undone: Your Key to Sales; Austin Boyd (NF)
  • Frame it Up: Marci Seither (Bus)

4:30–5:25 p.m.

  • Superpower your SEO; Lainey LaShay (Mar)
  • Ink to Impact: Amplify Your Message Through Speaking; Shadia Hrichi (Bus)
  • Story Spark; Tara Johnson (Fic)
  • The Heart of Devotional Writing; Rachel Dodge (NF)

NIGHTOWL 9:00–10:00 PM Book Signing/dessert in Youth Memorial and the Hub

DETAILS FOR EACH WORKSHOP CAN BE FOUND HERE