Writers' Page

I attended my first writers conference in 1999. When I returned home, my husband met me at the door and asked, "So, what did you learn?" Big mistake. I kept him up until 2 a.m., trying to tell him about editors and articles and query letters and the like. He nodded and smiled and tried his best to share my enthusiasm.

That enthusiasm remains today. I love teaching classes for new writers and helping them take their first steps. Here's a list of the conferences where I've taught and the workshops I offer.

Conferences

• InScribe 2001
• Vancouver Island Homeschool Convention 2002
• Write! Vancouver Island 2003
• Seattle Christian Writers Renewal Conference 2004
• Mt. Hermon Christian Writers Conference 2005 and 2006
• Ready, Set, Write! 2006
• Telling Your Story for His Glory 2007
• Write! Canada 2007

Keynote Sessions

A Writer and the Word - An inspirational session that shows the role of God's Word in the life and work of the Christian writer.
Telling Your Story for God's Glory - How can we effectively communicate life lessons and truths that God has impressed on our hearts? Explore what it takes to write our story for the glory of God.

Workshops

Writing a Catchy Query Letter - A query letter - what's that? Discover a query's importance and learn to write its basic elements to grab an editor's attention.

Spiritual Journaling - This workshop discusses how journaling, at its deepest level, encourages spiritual growth. It answers the following questions: How do I begin? What are the necessary elements? What are the benefits?

From Interviews to Articles - 3 hours - Writing personality profiles can be fascinating! Learn interviewing tips and how to turn transcripts into informative and inspirational articles.

Writing Tight and Dynamic Devotionals - Can be 1 hour or extended into 3-4 hours to produce a marketable piece. A few well-written words can deliver encouragement and hope. Learn how to write concise, meaningful devotionals that can change lives.

Basic Self-Editing - Polish your work! These tips, if followed, will make your work shine.

10 Top Tips for New Writers - Vital information for anyone hoping to break into print.

Breaking into the Magazine Market - Learn how to study possible markets, write query letters, and add the finishing touches that make your manuscript look professional.