Why you need to come?

Reason # 1 – To learn the craft of writing.

Okay, maybe you’ve been writing for many years, but there is always more to learn. In addition to 61 hour-long workshops, GPCWC 2016 offers eight continuing sessions.

Writing a novel but feeling stuck? Forget the muddled middle. You can’t even get to the inciting incident. Rachel Hauck, New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author will provide needed building blocks in “The Story Equation.” This is a great class for beginners or advanced writers, published or not-yet-published, pantsers of plotters.

Are you hoping to one day see your story on the big screen? Dr. Ted Baehr’s “Breakthrough Scriptwriting” will teach you how to write a script that is structurally sound, entertaining, morally responsible, and very marketable. Ted is the founder and chairman of The Christian Film and Television Commission™. God is using him to make a difference in Hollywood.

Do you long to share your life story? Award-winning memorist, Patricia Raybon, will teach “Master the Memoir.” She is the author of the prayer memoir, I Told the Mountain to Move, and Undivided: A Muslim Daughter, Her Christian Mother, Their Path to Peace.

Do you know you need to strengthen your writing skills? Then you need Susan King’s crash course, “It’s All About Style.” Susan has been with The Upper Room magazine for over 20 years while at the same time teaching English at Lipscomb University.

Are you just getting started? Bob Hostetler’s “First Writes” will cover the basics of preparing and writing for publication.You’ll learn the best ways to break in and how to write for and sell to magazines.

Do you have a book idea but now what? In “From Proposal to Print” Sharon Norris Elliott will show you how to transform your vision into reality. You can expect to receive individual coaching on your project from this 25-year veteran. You’ll leave with both a great kick-start and a defined goal to get your book completed and into the hands of a publisher.

How do you reach more people with the message God has placed on your heart? Dr. Harold Arnold Jr., founder of The Pursuit of Influence, and SEO expert, Megan Breedlove, will teach you how to “Convert Your Passion to a Platform.”

Are you considering going indie? Amy Deardon’s hands-on sessions will walk you through the self-publishing process.You’ll learn how to design and market your book while keeping your costs low. Amy is an award-winning author, publisher, and budding online entrepreneur who is eager to guide you through the self-publishing minefield.

Plus choose 6 workshops from 42 offered and 3 Wednesday early bird workshops from 19 offered! WOW!

I hope you’ll be back tomorrow for more of the seven reasons why you need to come to the August 3-6 Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference.

There’s still time to beat the July 2 price increase and to request your free one-on-one appointments with our faculty. BONUS: Register through July 1 and you’ll receive one more free 15-minute appointment with the faculty member of your choice. That’s a total of five appointments if you register for Thursday through Saturday! But don’t delay. Appointments are booked on a first-come basis.