April 22, 2016 Friday Writer's Camp
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Founder's Hall |
Writer's Camp
Get professional feedback on your personal writing. Bring 5 copies of one to three chapters of your writing to share. Meet in small groups to receive interaction and critiques from other authors. Camp instructors: Rod Miller, Meg Jensen, Jenni James, C. David Belt Cost: $20.00. Space is limited. |
6:00 p.m.
Founder's Hall |
Justin Osmond, Guest Speaker
Author of Hearing with My Heart Despite growing up with a 90% hearing loss, he became an award winning musician and has dedicated his life to working with the deaf and hard-of-hearing and inspires everyone who hears his amazing story. Mix & Mingle Join the mix & mingle afterward, and meet Justin and other published authors. Refreshments provided. |
April 23, 2016 Saturday Classes
NO NEED TO PREREGISTER FOR CLASSES. Simply attend whichever one you want!
(Classrooms located in Noyes Building.)
(Classrooms located in Noyes Building.)
7:30 a.m.
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Registration & Check-in
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8:05 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Founder's Hall
Room 1010
Room 1020
Room 1030
Room 1040
9:30 a.m.
Founder's Hall
Room 1010
Room 1020
Room 1030
Room 1040
10:30 a.m.
Founder's Hall
Room 1010
Room 1020
Room 1030
Room 1040
11:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Bring your
first 2:00 p.m.
Founder's Hall
Room 1010
Room 1020
Room 1030
Room 1040
3:00 p.m.
Founder's Hall
Room 1010
Room 1020
Room 1030
Room 1040
4:00 p.m.
Founder's Hall
Room 1010
Room 1020
Room 1030
Room 1040
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Founder's Hall
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Welcome & Door Prizes
Breakout #1
• Sellable Ideas — Christopher Loke
• Critique Groups — Rebecca Scott
• The Realities of Self-Publishing — Steven J. Park
• Tortoise & Hare Productivity for Creativity on Demand — Kate Palmer
• Symbolism in Fiction — Angie Lofthouse
Breakout #2
• Swords & Spears & Axes! (Medieval Weaponry) — C. David Belt
• Where Cowboys and Poetry Meet — Rod Miller
• Villains and Anti-Heroes — Ann Hunter
• Guidepost and Reverse Outlining — Kate Palmer
• Create Book Trailers that Rock! — Kathryn & Douglas Jones
Breakout #3
• Swords & Spears & Axes! (Medieval Weaponry) — C. David Belt
• Marketing 101 — Steven J. Clark
• Editing Basics & Beyond — Sabine Berlin (Eschler Editing)
• Brainstorming for Better Stories — Tristi Pinkston
• Planning & Structure — Meg Jensen
Lunch (Free if you register by April 16th!)
Keynote Speaker: Dean Hughes
First Page Shred
Bring your first page anonymously for a random drawing to be read and evaluated by a professional panel.
Breakout #4
• Pantsing/Discovery Writing — Cheree Alsop
• Increasing Your Online Presence — Karlene Browning
• Making It Better the Second Time — Tristi Pinkston
• Trying Out Techniques of Poetry — Ellen Walker
• Diving Into Deep Point of View — Rebecca Blevins
Breakout #5
• Self-Publishing Tips — Cheree Alsop
• 4+ Ways to Outline Your Novel — Loralee Evans
• Writing to the Finish Line — James Duckett
• Research to Make Your Writing Real — Jenni James
• Playing Cupid — Kate Palmer
Breakout #6
• Finding an Agent — Christopher Loke
• Writing the West in the 21st Century — Rod Miller
• Query Letters — Rebecca Scott
• Romantical Moments in Clean Fiction — Jenni James
• Marketing Your Book on a Budget — Kathryn & Douglas Jones
Final Door Prizes, Bookstore, Mix & Mingle
Bonus! Jenni James
How to Make a Living as an Author! Free with pre-registration or fee at the door.
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