Write His Answer

Updates – May 14-17
Colorado Christian Writers Conference

Workshop – Rejected! Why? with Nick Harrison on Saturday –  Nick has expanded this workshop to include nonfiction writers as well. In this workshop he will look at the most common reasons editors say no to a fiction or non-fiction manuscript and how an author can make the necessary changes that will increase the likelihood of a “yes.”

Book signing Thursday evening after Rob Cook’s keynote. Conferees and faculty are welcome to participate as sellers and buyers. 🙂

New faculty member
Rebecca English
GladBooks Editorial Services
www.gladbooks.net

Becky has been privileged to edit for a number of pastors and leaders, among them Warren Wiersbe, Ray Comfort, Carter Conlon of Times Square Church, Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, and Tom Elliff of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Mission Board. She has also enjoyed working with a number of first-time authors as they navigate the world of publishing. Becky will be available for a free bonus appointment. 

Compassion, Justice, and Advocacy Seminar
with Steven Lawson
Friday, 1:15 – 3:15

If God has given you a burden to be an advocate, to tell a story, or to make a cause or issue known,  this seminar will help you learn how to be more effective. If you’re coming to the conference, I encourage you to “tithe” your conference time by choosing this seminar in the place of the Friday 1:15 panel and 2:15 workshop. Pastors and concerned Christians from the community may register just for this seminar by clicking here. The $35 seminar registration fee  will be split between the organizations making presentations in our Missions Moments throughout the conference. Steven Lawson, a freelance writer, editor, writing coach, and publishing consultant with more than 30 years of experience will lead this critically important seminar.  For 11 years he was senior editor at Regal Books. At Regal, he acquired, developed, and edited major titles by a wide array of authors, including A. W. Tozer, Shane Claiborne, Don Richardson, Eric Metaxas, Joni Eareckson-Tada, BarlowGirl, Jack Hayford, Cecil Murphey, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. He previously served as an editor at Charisma Magazine, publications director at Jews for Jesus, and a reporter for a major newspaper. As a freelancer he has teamed up with World Vision, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and others. He helps first-time authors, pastors, athletes, worship leaders, devotional writers, and missions-minded authors shape their vision and navigate the ever-changing world of publishing. Currently he is ghostwriting the memoirs of John M. Perkins.

Nurturing the Heart of the Storyteller – If you’ve not read  Part 1 and 2 of this interview with CCWC keynoter and continuing session instructor, Allen Arnold, that is posted on this blog I encourage you to do so. His words will encourage you! For those who could not access the PDF of his keynote at the Christy Awards in 2012, here is the URL:http://www.christyawards.com/ca_new/images/stories/client_pdf/CAPTURED_BY_STORYed

It’s not too late to register for CCWC and to request free 15-minute one-on-ones with our faculty of 63 authors, editors, and agents. Although the deadline to request scholarships is past, I will still consider special needs. Time payments are available if needed.

Charles Patricoff, a conferee who comes every year, says:

“I asked those who know me well, what they see in me after I attend CCWC.
One co-worker stated that she sees growth in what I write.
Another friend said I come back each year with a clearer focus
and purpose regarding what God has called me to do with His gift of writing.
Finally, my wife can tell I’ve spent time with Jesus – I’m better.”