Heart Talk 2007 (Portland, OR)
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March 10, 2007 8:30
am - 5:15 pm Communicating the heart of God through the heart of women! Writer's Conference! CONFERENCE RECORDINGS AVAILABLE:
To order: Ediger Media, PO Box 398, Dallas OR 97338. 503-623-5700. Fax 503-623-8700. ORDERS: 800-883-9929 or www.edigermedia.com or orders@edigermedia.com (audio cassettes or CD's) Download Heart Talk 2007 brochure (8.5" x 14") What
inspiring story is on your heart ? Writing Track: Inspirational training for aspiring and advanced writers... Whether you have abstract thoughts, a budding story or a typed manuscript in hand, this one-day writer's conference is designed for you! Release the stirring messages in your mind and heart to encourage and comfort, bring truth to life with stories or offer words of wisdom to transform lives. Experience synergy as writers stir up enthusiasm and passion, ignite the fire and unleash creative juices. Gain new skills inspired by challenging workshops. Glean practical advice and expert assistance from experienced writers. Every woman has a story to tell. Are you ready to take the next step?
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Deborah Hedstrom-PageDeborah
Hedstrom-Page is a writer, speaker and pastor’s
wife. Her books include Meet Me in the Meadow by
Fleming Revell and ten junior-age American history books
by Broadman and Holman. She also has published more than
300 articles. In addition, she speaks regularly at women’s
events and teaches writing in college classes and workshops.
The Heart Behind Your Writing: As writers, we are in the business of affecting the minds and hearts of readers. It’s delicate, life changing work -- even when it seems ordinary or “just for fun.” So it is critical that each of us examines the heart behind our writing. We can better understand how to do this by looking at how God evaluated the hearts of His Old Testament kings. Writing that Risks Your Heart: How can we write about subjects that break our heart? How can we find the strength to write what doesn't come easily? How do we find the courage to actually mail manuscripts and face rejection? The Old Testament prophets provide insight and even answers to these tough heart questions every writer faces. WORSHIP LEADER: Jean
Goodrich is an educator, arranger, conductor, performer
and accompanist. She has a BS in Music Ed. from Portland
State Univ. and a MS in Choral Music and Ed. from the Univ.
of Illinois. She has taught piano, voice and choral music
in schools, colleges and her home. Jean has developed the
worship programs for Spring Mountain Bible Church. Membership
in: American Choral Dir. Assoc., the OR Music
Teacher Assoc. and the Music Teachers Nat'l Assoc. BIOGRAPHIES Rebekah Clark is a writer, editor and literary agent, currently serving as the literary director for Sanford Communications, Inc. in Portland, Oregon. Athena Dean, a three-time self-published author and Acquisitions Editor for The WinePress Publishing Group. She has shared about the benefits of self-publishing for over fifteen years at writer’s conferences, in national magazines and on many radio and TV interviews. Karla Dornacher is best known for her devotional style gift books, with inviting watercolor illustrations and inspirational words. Karla is also the founder of HeartBlossoms^(TM), a line of licensed inspirational gift and home décor products, as well as ministry resource materials, created using her original art and writings. Elizabeth Jones is a freelance writer and the editorial director of Sanford Communications, Inc., in Portland, Oregon. Maxine Marsolini is a pastor’s wife, author and speaker. She serves on the board of Oregon Christian Writers, is a member of AACC, and involves herself with CLASS and Crown Financial Ministries. Maxine specializes in non-fiction articles and books that help strengthen families. Maxine is the author of Raising Children in Blended Families, Blended Families and the Blended Families Workbook. Sue Miholer is active in Oregon Christian Writers, her church and the community of Salem, Oregon. She is also a writer and freelance editor doing business as Picky, Picky Ink Becky Pamer is a full-time freelance writer and speaker, with articles published in Discipleship Journal and War Cry. Over the years, as a leader in ministry to youth, women, and small groups, she has helped produce and present training materials for small group leaders and has written scripts for several promotional videos. She and her husband, Larry, live in Gresham, Oregon, and have two grown children. Renée Sanford is the co-author of How to Read Your Bible and the co-owner of Sanford Communications, Inc., in Portland, Oregon. Jeannie St. John Taylor is a writer, illustrator, teacher and freelance editor. In 1998 she co-authored her first children’s book which was a finalist for the Gold Medallion Award. Her writings include adult-level books on the subject of prayer, children’s picture books and a youth novel. LaRae Weikert is the Editorial Managing Director at Harvest House Publishers. She holds a BA in Writing and Literature and has been involved in Christian publishing for over 20 years. She is also an at-large board member of the Academy of Christian Editors. Her hobbies include reading, sailing, bike touring, and traveling. Carla Williams is the author of 11 books in the traditional market and has co-authored 12 self-published books with her husband. She is the Editorial Director of WinePress Publishing Group and served as President of NW Christian Writers Association for four years.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Session I A. Writing Magazine Articles That Sell: How to find appropriate markets, write publication-quality articles, and query and submit according to writers' guidelines. Includes helps for navigating the ups and downs of writing for periodicals, based in part on the instructor's personal experiences. - Becky Pamer. B. How to Organize and Run a Critique Group: A critique group is a must for anyone who wants to become a published author. The problem is, groups often degenerate into time-wasting chat sessions where little is accomplished. Learn how to organize a group and keep it on track and it will shape you into a skilled writer. - Jeannie St. John Taylor. C. How to Create Your First Book Proposal: The first step toward seeing your dream of publishing a book become a reality is to create a book proposal. Not only should your book proposal be clean and professional, but it should also answer the 21 key questions that publishers ask when considering a new book idea. Renée and Elizabeth will explain the process of creating a winning proposal, and provide you with resources to put that proposal to work landing you a book deal! (workshop repeated once) - Renée Sanford and Elizabeth Jones D. Writing Inspirational Shorts: Explore different approaches to writing devotionals. Life is rich and full of lessons if you keep your eyes open. Find out how to share real-life applications of God’s Word that bless others. - Sue Miholer E. What Not to Do: The Top Ten Fatal Book Beauty Flaws to Avoid: Does it make sense to self-publish and prove yourself to a royalty publisher? What is the difference between traditional self-publishing and print on demand? We'll answer these questions and more. If you're thinking about self-publishing, the last thing you want to do is look "self-published!" Come and learn the state of Christian publishing, and the top ten fatal book beauty flaws to avoid when self-publishing. - Athena Dean F. Storyboarding, part I: Are you having trouble getting your story out of your head and into book form? Storyboarding is a technique that can help you get started. The storyboard’s flowchart design is a hands-on visual aid. It allows you to create a plan of action right before your eyes. Storyboarding will move your book idea smoothly from the selection of a gripping title all the way through to the resolution of the final chapter. As participants in this class, you will build your own story board. Class members will need to bring a mat board 22” x 17.” This class is wonderfully creative and interactive. Participants must attend all three workshops. - Maxine Marsolini. Session II A. The Cathartic Benefit of Writing for Publication: When is it time to go from privately journaling our pain to sharing the lessons learned with the rest of the world? How can the process of writing and editing our stories for publication promote further healing? Includes some tips for writing about sensitive, personal issues. - Becky Pamer. B. Gift Books That Make a Difference: Discover the powerful potential of the gift book market. In this workshop we will talk about what makes a gift book successful and why... including writing styles, content, format, niche markets and more. - Karla Dornacher. C. Supporting Your Non-Fiction Ideas: This class will help writers develop well-supported, non-fiction. It will provide direction for using personal experiences, interviews, scripture & other quotes, facts & statistics and photographs when writing an article. - Deborah Hedstrom-Page D. Write a Youth Novel in Six Weeks: Novels and chapter books don't have to take years to finish. Learn how to plot your book, plump up the characters, organize your time and stick to a schedule so you can finish your project in weeks. - Jeannie St. John Taylor. E. Image Makeover: Creating a Stunning Publicity Campaign: First impressions are everything. Discover valuable methods to package your ministry or message like a professional and garner additional exposure by working effectively with the media. - Carla Williams F. Storyboarding, part II: second session of 3-part workshop. G. How to Create Your First Book Proposal: The first step toward seeing your dream of publishing a book become a reality is to create a book proposal. Not only should your book proposal be clean and professional, but it should also answer the 21 key questions that publishers ask when considering a new book idea. Renée and Elizabeth will explain the process of creating a winning proposal, and provide you with resources to put that proposal to work landing you a book deal! - Renée Sanford and Elizabeth Jones. Session III A. Giving and Receiving Critique: Learn to offer other writers appropriate, helpful feedback. Determine who is best equipped to critique your work, and make the most of their input. Gain a healthy perspective on rejection letters and comments from editors and other professionals. - Becky Pamer. B. Self-Editing 101: Tame those pesky punctuation problems (does the punctuation go inside or outside the ending quotation mark?) and word choice challenges (continual or continuous?). Learn how to write to word count by making every word “pay its own freight.” - Sue Miholer C. Product Potential Beyond Your Book: Some books lend themselves well to spin off items known as ancillary products. In this informal discussion workshop we will explore the possibilities of greeting cards, Bible studies, tapes/CD's, gift items and many other product ideas to broaden your ministry and increase your income potential. - Karla Dornacher D.
Jeannie's Sure Fire Method for Crafting Children's Picture
Books: Learn the components common to all picture
books. Understand how to use The Question that will excite
readers and "keep them pages turning." Add Jeannie's
no-fail formula for writing picture books and you're on your
way. - E. In the Spotlight: Building a Glamorous Platform: In this workshop you'll learn why a platform is so important and all the different ways to build one with class. Turn your writing into speaking and vice versa, and discover all the cutting edge ways to reach people with news about your book without ever leaving your home. - Athena Dean & Carla Williams. F. Storyboarding III: last session of 3-part workshop. _____ NOTE: Self-Publishing Gets an Extreme Makeover: If you are interested in self-publishing, these three workshops presented a great opportunity to learn more. (Participants may attend one, two, or all three self-publishing workshops.)
EDITORS: Editors were available for 1:1 consultation during the conference, by appointment. The appointments took place during the workshop sessions (10 am - 3 pm) on a first come, first served basis. *Note: if you elect to take Storyboarding, please know that it is a continuing workshop with three parts. You must take each of the three sessions. Please do not select any other workshop options. EDITORS: Editors will be available for 1:1 consultation during the conference, by appointment. The appointments take place during the workshop sessions (10 am - 3 pm) on a first come, first served basis. Please select your first and second choice regarding which workshop time to have your appointment and also any editor preference when registering:
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