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Conference Schedule


This schedule is for 2022.

Wednesday, June 15

8:15-9:30Registration
8:30-9:15First-timers Orientation: Getting the Most From the Conference—Letitia Suk
9:30-10:30Opening General Session: Speaker—Jane Rubietta—“Dangerous Writers”
10:30-11:00Break
11:00-12:15Continuing Classes
  1. How to Get Published—Rob Currie: Learn to focus ideas, find markets, submit manuscripts in correct format, understand manuscript rights, write query letters, and more. Recommended for people who have not been published.
  2. Writing Fiction
  3. Writing Nonfiction—Michelle Medlock Adams: Learn to structure articles and book chapters and explore other forms of nonfiction that sells.
  4. Labyrinth: The Path of Questioning for Writers—Eva Marie Everson: “When is that publishing door going to open for me?” “Why him and not me?” “Should I take this road to publication or that one?” What if God is waiting for us to hear His questions instead of these? And what if we could dig into those questions and discover the answers we’ve been waiting on or perhaps find a different path? Bring a Bible, journal, pen, the book that inspired you to be a writer, and the book you’ve returned to time and again on your journey.Come prepared to listen, write, and share. At the end, you will not only know the hows of writing but the why as well. After you register for the conference, email Eva Marie at PenNhnd@aol.com with “WTP Labyrinth Practicum” in the subject line for tips on preparing your heart and mind for this class.
  5. Independent Publishing Boot Camp—Athena Dean Holtz: Learn the pros and cons of self-publishing, how to evaluate your options, basics of formatting and cover design, e-book options, and marketing.
  6. Advanced Career Track: Social-media Marketing—Edie Melson: Prerequisite: one book published or under contract or at least 75 published manuscripts, not counting reprints. Social-media platforms and interfaces are changing at almost a daily rate. And yet, this medium is still critical for published writers wanting to stay connected with their audiences. Instead of always running to catch up, learn how to organize your focus, time, and method to remain on track no matter what happens.
12:15-1:45Lunch and Free Time
1:45-3:00Panel: Magazine, Newsletter, and Website Editors
3:00-3:30Break
3:30-4:30Electives
1. Editing Yourself for More Sales—Ginger Kolbaba
2. Top 10 Characteristics of Best-selling Books—Rowena Kuo
3. Writing Children’s Picture Books—Rachel Pellegrino
4. Nail That Pitch: How to Talk to Editors and Agents—Susan Muira
5. Fifty Ways to Cultivate Your Creativity—Michelle Rayburn
6. Creating a Cohesive Career From Everything You Do—Allie Pleite
4:30-6:30Free Time and Dinner
6:30-8:00General Session
Worship—Michelle Rayburn and Cynthia Ruchti
Speaker—Allie Pleiter
8:15-9:45Manuscript Critique Groups

Thursday, June 16

8:15-9:00Registration
8:30-8:55Worship and Devotions—Michelle Rayburn and Cynthia Ruchti
9:00-10:15Panel: Specialty and Independent Publishing Editors
10:15-10:45Break
10:45-12:00Continuing Classes (see Wednesday)
12:00-1:30Lunch and Free Time
1:30-2:30Electives
1. Art of Storytelling—Cindy Sproles
2. Do’s and Don’ts of Writing for Children—Jesse Florea
3. Feature Writing for Magazines—Jeff McDonald
4. Social Media for the Reluctant: Connecting With Your Readers—Cheri Cowell
5. The Business Side of Writing—Ginger Kolbaba
6. Panel: Literary Agents
2:30-3:00Break
3:00-4:00Electives
1. Diversity in Publishing: How Writers Can Help—Steven Hutson 
2. Twenty Tips for Dynamic Devotions—Cheri Cowell
3. Podcasting for Beginners—Michelle Rayburn
4. Writing a Book Proposal That Will Get Noticed—Catherine DeVries
5. Your Writing Legacy: What Happens to Your Work After You Die—Rowena Kuo
6. Understanding and Negotiating Book Contracts—W. Terry Whalin
4:00-6:30Free Time and Dinner
4:15-5:15Manuscript Critique Groups
6:30-8:00General Session
Worship—Michelle Rayburn and Cynthia Ruchti
Speaker—Allie Pleiter
8:15-9:45Manuscript Critique Groups and Manuscript Makeovers Group Session

Friday, June 17

8:15-9:00Registration
8:30-8:55Worship and Devotions—Michelle Rayburn and Cynthia Ruchti
9:00-10:15Panel: Book Editors
10:15-10:45Break
10:45-12:00Continuing Classes (see Wednesday)
12:00-1:30Lunch and Free Time
1:30-2:30Electives
1. Art of the Interview—Jesse Florea
2. Ghostwriting—Bethany Jett
3. Five Ways to Build Your Platform—W. Terry Whalin
4. Speaking to Promote Your Message: Creating a Speech—Jane Rubietta
5. Writing Drama—Rhonda Wray
6. Refining and Redefining Your Writing Career—Cynthia Ruchti
2:30-3:00Break
3:00-4:00Electives
1. Writing to the General Market—Cindy Sproles
2. Writing Juvenile Fiction and Nonfiction—Rachel Pellegrino
3. From Conference to Contract—Del Duduit
4. Speaking to Promote Your Message: Getting Gigs—Jane Rubietta
5. The Power of Email Marketing—Bethany Jett
6. An Agent’s View of Selling Your Book to a Publisher—Cyle Young
4:00-6:00Free Time
4:15-5:15Manuscript Critique Groups
6:00-8:30Banquet
Speaker: W. Terry Whalin—“The Unknown Road Ahead”

Saturday, June 18

8:15-9:00Registration
8:30-9:00Worship and Devotions—Michelle Rayburn and Cynthia Ruchti
9:15-10:30Continuing Classes (see Wednesday)
10:30-11:00Break
11:00-12:00General Session
Speaker—Allie Pleiter
12:00-1:00Lunch

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