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Joyfully Working with Write His Answer

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It’s that time of year. The time when many activities are ending for the summer with special activities. And, for me, multiple writing activities.

I spent last Friday and Saturday at the Write In The Springs conference hosted by the Colorado Springs American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) group. It was held at Glen Eyrie. I came home excited about what I wanted to do to improve the book I am working on.

I am on staff for the Write His Answer Conference on May 11-14.

I also lead a Write His Answer Bible Study every week. Members of this study are asking questions about the conference, and this week I’m answering some of these questions.

“I’m just a beginner and don’t even have a book written. Why should I attend?”

There is a lot more involved in writing a book than most people, especially beginners, know. This conference has dozens of instructors ready to share their knowledge and love of writing — regardless of your writing level.

“I’m an experienced and published author. Why should I attend?”

If you are experienced, you know we have to keep learning to stay on top of the publishing world.

“I don’t want to attend a virtual conference and just watch people talking. I like the personal contact and interaction at in-person conferences.”

Liz is one of my favorite authors. I’m looking forward to hearing what she has to say.
Glen Eyrie is where I attended the Write in the Springs Conference. It’s a wonderful place to rest and write.
I’ve heard Tim speak many times. He has not only great information but lots of surprises.

I agree. Nothing can beat the hugs of being able to sit and talk to the faculty and new and old friends. There are a lot of reasons this conference had to be virtual, but it will not be people just standing and talking. All the classes will be live and interactive.

“I want to come to the conference, but I can’t get off work.”

We can help with that. If you registered for the conference, you will have access to the recordings for three months. You will miss some of the interaction, but you will be able to get the information.

I’m looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible as I watch the screens and see you.

For more information about the Write His Answer Conference, go to https://colorado.writehisanswer.com/

Write In The Springs

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I’m getting ready for two writing conferences. Today I’m talking about the first one, Write in the Springs.

This conference will be Saturday, April 14th at the First Evangelical Free Church (820 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Chapter of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) presents this conference. I’m looking forward to this day because I’ve been to several one-day conferences with ACFW Colorado Springs. Everyone I know goes expecting to learn, laugh, reconnect with friends, and have lots of fun.

Margie Lawson, the presenter, loves teaching writers how to make their writing strong. She not only teaches world-wide but has multi-day intensive writing cruises.

Classes during the conference day will include:

  • Deep Editing Techniques
  • Margie’s Top 20 Rhetorical Devices
  • The power of Subtext: Body Language-Dialogue Cues
  • Visceral Responses: Beyond Hammering Hearts

Now, while I’ve loved every ACFWCS Write in the Springs conference I’ve attended, I have to admit I’ve never heard Margie talk. So, I spent some time exploring her website. The classes look great. I talked to people who have taken classes from her. Those people talked and talked and talked in glowing terms about Margie. As I watch the days on the calendar march toward April 14th, I’m getting more excited for this conference. (I’m sure some editors are cringing at the picture of days marching.)

I hope many experienced and budding authors reading this blog will join all the writers at Write in the Springs. I’ll be near the registration table in the morning and be one of the workers making things run smoothly. Please stop and say “Hi.”

For more information on Write in the Springs, click here.