Write His Answer

Why should you come to the July 30 – August 2 Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference?

Most “advertising” is exaggerated,
but the best part about what you’ve written
is that it’s all true.
GPCWC can have a great impact on your writing,
but even more on your life.
I trust that God will use your words
to encourage people to come. 
They won’t be sorry! – Esther Lovejoy 

If you’re a beginning writer, GPCWC will give you a solid foundation to build upon. It can save you both time and disappointments in your journey to publication.

If you’re an advanced writer, there’s always more to learn.

Whether you have never published or even submitted a manuscript to an editor or are publishing regularly, GPCWC is an opportunity to grow your writing and marketing skills. As one conferee said, “It’s the equivalent of a semester course in writing.” In addition to 60 workshops, you get to choose one of the following continuing sessions that provide six hours of in-depth instruction:

The Power of Story – Cec Murphey

Reaching Women through Writing & More – Linda Evans Shepherd

You Can Write Articles – Lisa Crayton

How to Get Published – Tim Shoemaker

Authentic Faith in Fiction – Tracey Lewis Giggets

Writing Nonfiction Books – Craig Bubeck

Indie Publishing – Bart Palamaro

Focus on Fiction – Jeanette Windle

GPCWC will give you face-to-face opportunities to present your ideas or manuscripts to editors and agents or to authors who can provide needed encouragement and direction. Free one-on-one 15-minute appointments with our faculty are included with your registration. The more days you come, the more appointments you may request. And this year there are 56 faculty members to choose from!

Need hands-on help with your manuscript? Apply by July 1 for the Advanced Fiction Intensive with Nancy Rue or the Nonfiction Book Proposal Clinic with David Fessenden.

Are you working to build your “platform”? Megan Breedlove’s clinic, “Get Them Coming to Your Blog/Website,” will provide practical hands-on help.

Do you long for deep friendships with others who share your passion for words and the Lord? You’ll meet them at GPCWC.

Have rejection slips or writers’ block caused you to become discouraged? You’ll find answers and encouragement at GPCWC.

Do you need direction from the Lord and confirmation that you’re writing what He wants written? GPCWC is not just a writers’ conference; it’s also a retreat where those who are listening have heard from Him in ways that have changed their lives.

Are you running on empty spiritually? The worship and messages in our general sessions will fill you to overflowing.

And there’s still more, for in addition to being a high-quality professional conference, GPCWC seeks to be on the cutting edge of issues and world needs. From the opening session Wednesday evening when various faculty and conferees will focus on “Writing His Answer to the Issues that Concern You” and “Missions Moments” throughout the conference you’ll be challenged and encouraged to make a difference.

Are you concerned about the increasing hostility toward Christianity in our nation? In “Living in the 11th Hour” Thursday morning Mark Ammerman and Mike Rusten will talk about the need to be ready.

Do you carry a heavy burden for those who do not know Jesus? Friday morning Rusty Wright of the Amy Foundation will speak on “Jesus: The Effective Witness.” And you won’t want to miss Rusty’s Thursday afternoon special session, “Reaching Seekers and Skeptics.”

Yes, GPCWC by God’s plan and design is much more than just a writers’ conference. I’m excited to see what He is going to do and  know that it will be “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Eph. 3:20 NKJV).

Serving Christ joyfully and expectantly – Marlene

P.S. The sooner you register the better opportunity you’ll have to get your top appointment picks. The price increases June 1 so don’t procrastinate! You can view the 16-page brochure online and register using PayPal at http://philadelphia.writehisanswer.com/register.