We're delighted to have Dr. Joel A. Freeman as our plenary speaker this year. He's very busy, traveling all over the world, involved in many different projects, and the fact that he was willing to make time for our conference is an enormous testimony to his interest in helping other writers fulfill their potential.
Dr. Freeman's topic:
Ignite the creative side of your brain: on the edge dribblings of an author/entrepreneur
Three 40-minute plenaries with Dr. Joel A. Freeman
1. Thursday evening plenary: How Your Wild and Crazy Personality Informs Your Writing
Your personality is unique. In this session, you will be encouraged to embrace that uniqueness and skate out into the fringe elements of the way God has designed you. We will also discuss the "blessings and curses" of creativity.
2. Friday evening plenary: Navigating The Publishing Maze
Articles? Poems? Books? Self publishing? Traditional publishing? Foreign editions? There are many questions you will need to answer. Also, there are many companies waiting to take your money — "Sure, this manuscript is great and I have a special deal just for you. Give me $9,999 and I will print this book for you. Plus, I will…blah, blah, blah…" Heard that one before? In this session we will share how the publishing industry preys upon the ego needs of writers to be published. Freeman will share some ideas on how to approach the publishing process from a position of strength.
3. Saturday afternoon plenary: Marketing & Branding…and Your Website
Writing is just the beginning. Once you’ve completed the final edits, the real fun begins! This session will show you how to let people know who you are and how to navigate past gatekeepers so you can get interviews and speaking engagements, move your books out of the boxes stacked in your attic, basement, garage, closet and under your bed—into the hands of readers, and get your message of hope to the people who need to hear it.
Also please note:
The earlier you register, the more chance of getting a critique or appointment with the faculty member of your choice.
Don Loney is unable to attend the conference this year, and the workshop he was teaching has been changed to a panel on the same topic. Details coming soon.
Additional faculty members taking appointments: Bill Fledderus, senior editor of Faith Today.
