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Last Updated: March 25, 11:25 am PST
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THE MAIN CONFERENCE SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLE HERE
Saturday 4/1
1:30 PM
- Bob Hostetler: How to Get the Most Out of this Conference – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Tricia Goyer: Nonfiction Writing that Captivates and Holds the Reader’s attention – BROOKSIDE
- Mary Snyder: Take your Book on Tour: Finding & Booking Your Own Book Tour – LAKESIDE LOUNGE
- Jill Osborne: Ghostwriting—It’s Not as Spooky as it Sounds – NEWTON A
- David Hyde: Building Your Three-Dimensional Characters – NEWTON B
2:30 PM
- Carrie Talbott: Canva Can (And so Can You!) – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Jesse Florea: Do’s and Don’ts of Writing for Children – BROOKSIDE
- Rachel Dodge: The Art of Devotional Writing: Making Much of God’s Presence in our Everyday Moments – LAKESIDE LOUNGE
- Leann Barna: Secrets of Screenwriting-Television Series – NEWTON A
- Courtnaye Richard: The Power of Platform – NEWTON B
3:30 PM
- Interactive intensive: Robynne Miller: What are you really writing about? (2 HOURS) – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Annette Whipple: Skip the Pitch: Work for Hire Writing Assignments – BROOKSIDE
- Teddi Deppner: Using Flash Fiction to Build Your Fanbase – NEWTON A
- Sandra Barela: Effective Street Teams – NEWTON B
4:30 PM
- Rachel Scott: Email Series that Sell – BROOKSIDE
- Robin Currie: What do Librarians Want, Anyway? – NEWTON A
- Nick Harrison: Perfecting Your Non-fiction Book Proposal: – NEWTON B
9:00-9:45 PM NIGHTOWL
- Leann Barna: Pitching Your Book as a Feature Film or Television Series – YOUTH MEMORIAL
Sunday 4/2
1:30 PM
- Leann Barna: Secrets of Screenwriting-Feature Films – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Stephanie Rousselle: The Secret Weapon of Platform Building: Podcasting – BROOKSIDE
- Courtnaye Richard: Self-Publishing: Pen It, Publish it, and Promote It – LAKESIDE LOUNGE
- Joanne Bischoff: A World of Wonder: Keys to Great Historical Fiction – NEWTON A
- Misty Beller: Launch Team Lift-off – NEWTON B
2:30 PM
- Jesse Florea: Writing for Focus on the Family – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Rachel Scott: 10 Steps to Building an Authentic Author or Writers Brand – BROOKSIDE
- David Hyde: Screenwriting 101: Where to Begin – NEWTON A
- Jill Osborne: Middle-Grade Masterpiece – NEWTON B
3:30 PM
- Tricia Goyer: Creating Multiple Income Streams Via Writing – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Bob Hostetler: Do I Need an Agent? – BROOKSIDE
- Annette Whipple: Beyond Book Signings – NEWTON A
- Tara Johnson: How to Write Stunning Book Blurbs- NEWTON B
9:00-9:55 NIGHTOWL
Genre Hangout (casual mixer for attendees)
- Nonfiction – NEWTON A
- Fiction – NEWTON B
Monday 4/3
1:30 PM
- Ian Feavearyear: Simplifying Your Sources and Citations: Straightforward Software for Citation Success – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Bob Hostetler: Simple Self-Editing Exercises to Improve Your Craft – BROOKSIDE
- Misty Beller: Market a New Book Release – LAKESIDE LOUNGE
- Tricia Goyer: From Idea to Finished Project: How to Craft the Perfect Project to Serve Your Message – NEWTON A
- Tara Johnson: Body Language 101: Using Nonverbal Communication to Create Unforgettable Characters – NEWTON B
2:30 PM
- Denise Barela: Scrivener 101 – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Cynthia Ruchti: Writing Acoustically – BROOKSIDE
- Mick Silva: Christian Publishing 101 – LAKESIDE LOUNGE
- Sandra Barela: Social Media Basics – NEWTON A
- Carrie Talbott: Blogs Aren’t Dead, They’re Surely Alive – NEWTON B
3:30 PM
- Interactive Intensive: Mary DeMuth: Building a Platform with Intention and Joy (2 HOURS) – YOUTH MEMORIAL
- Joanne Bischoff: Let’s Go Deep with Point of View – BROOKSIDE
- Annette Whipple: Facts are Fun: Writing Nonfiction for Children – NEWTON A
- Teddi Deppner: The Nuts & Bolts of Compelling Flash Fiction – NEWTON B
4:30 PM
- David A.R. White: Elements of Scriptwriting, Novelization, and How to Give Your Book the Best Chance at Success on the Big Screen – AUDITORIUM
9:00-9:45 NIGHTOWL
- Q & A with David A. R. White – AUDITORIUM
DETAILS FOR EACH WORKSHOP CAN BE FOUND HERE