One of the many exciting aspects of directing a writers’ conference is learning of new editors and new opportunities often before that information is widely known.
The May 16-19 CCWC is blessed to be at the right place at the right time for these new opportunities:
New York Publisher – Terry Whalin has left Intermedia Publishing and is very excited about his new position as Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He is acquiring nonfiction and fiction – traditional – and is looking for excellent book proposals and manuscripts. There’s a link to his one sheet at www.writehisanswer.com/Colorado/updates.htm. He is eager to meet with as many writers as possible.
Children’s Books – Standard Publishing. Karen Moore, another faculty member who is teaching our continuing class on “Gift books and Devotional Writing,” is doing some consulting with Standard Publishing for children’s books and is happy to look at those manuscripts at the conference.
New YA imprint – Watershed Books. Nicola Martinez, Editor-in-Chief, Pelican Book Group, emailed me the following: “We’re preparing to launch a new imprint, Watershed Books, which will debut in the fall of 2013. This is a YA line, and we’re actively seeking submissions. Specific guidelines are on our website along with the GLs for White Rose & Harbourlight: http://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/write-for-us but we’re looking for any subgenre. Word count ranges: 25,000 – 65,000. Protagonists must be teenagers who are three-dimensional characters dealing with age-appropriate conflicts. All stories must hold a Christian message or lesson. Target audience is teens, but books should have a transcendent quality that would appeal to adult readers, as well.”
Another agent added to faculty – Sarah Joy Freese is an associate literary agent with WordServe Literary. She says: “Currently, I am representing Christian romance, Christian historical romance, Christian suspense, and paranormal romance. In non-fiction I am representing Christian apologetics. I am looking for full-length fiction, 65,000-100,000 words in either the general or Christian market. I prefer women’s fiction, romance, suspense/thriller, romantic suspense, historical, Amish, Biblical, Americana, Regencies, and mainstream. Occasionally, I consider literary manuscripts if they can sell in a traditional CBA or ABA market. I will also accept shorter fiction that fits the requirements of Love Inspired, Love Finds You, and Avon Inspire. In non-fiction I will accept authors with a strong platform. Specific genres in which I am interested include current affairs, political, home life, marriage, crafts, parenting, health and diet, how-to, popular culture, psychology, narrative non-fiction, science, self-help, women’s issues, devotionals, and memoir. I especially like receiving manuscripts from Moms (or Dads) who are writing relevant, well-received, and popular parenting blogs.”
It’s not too late to register for one or more days of the conference. Scholarship help and/or time payments are available if needed. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you register online by May 16, I’ll waive the $15 walk-in fee.
If you’re not able to come, keep in mind that CDs will be available through the conference website. And please pray for all who will be gathering on the mountain that Father will work do Ephesians 3:20 things.
Write His Answer 
I’m looking forward to coming to the conference and speaking with Sarah Joy Freese who is a literary agent with WordServeLiterary. I’m a self-published author with a world wide blog audience and 3 books. I write Christian non-fiction. I serve Spiritual Cuizine to the Masses.