Plotting Simplified: In this class you'll learn how to map your story using the plot points that mark every journey. From introduction and motivation to the hero/heroine’s moment of maxim angst, you’ll see how easy it is to develop a story line and keep your characters on the path to a compelling climax. Learn how to introduce the Great Disturbance, what 4 Questions you should ask of your plot, how to chart the 13 Passage Markers, the 7 Keys to every good plot, why Worry, Conflict and Disaster spells success for the writer, and how to introduce your Major Dramatic Question.

Time: 6:30 PM EST

Faculty: Eddie Jones, Acquisitions Editor, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas

Critique Groups that Work: Class description coming soon!

Time: 7:15 PM EST

Faculty: Larry Leech, President, Word Weavers

The Most Common Writing Mistakes and How to Fix Them: This class covers the most common writing mistakes that impede the path to publication. Discover how to implement key elements in your manuscript for professional submission. You'll learn how to avoid rejection from publishers because of technicalities and find the proper venue for your work.

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Faculty: Rowena Kuo, Acquisitions Editor, Written World Communications

Turning Personal Experiences into Parables – Writing Devotions for Impact

In this class, you will learn how to write devotions for church newsletters, periodicals, websites and books. A devotional ministry can complement the advancement of a building campaign, mission work and church projects. Learn how to draw readers in with the “Hook, Book, Look, Took” method of writing a devotion. For some, a devotion may be their only Bible for the day, so let us help you touch hearts, teach His Word and change lives.

Time: 6:30 PM EST

Faculty: Eddie Jones, Acquisitions Editor, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas

Writing As A Ministry

It's okay if you want to be writer...it's better if you want to write for God. Writing really is a ministry and we'll help you ask the questions and seek the discernment you need to write for Christ. Learn the different avenues of writing that will lead you to writing inspirational work for websites, blogs, obituaries, church newsletters, weekly newspapers and more. This coaching session gives you direction to serve Christ both in a paying and non-paying venue. You'll be surprised at the ways you can write for Christ.

Faculty: Cindy Sproles, co-founder of Christian Devotions Ministries.

Time: 7:15 PM EST

One Book, Two Books, Three Books, More!

One book is fine and two books are better, but all that writing and editing is hard work. Learn how to solicit stories and testimonies from others (even non-writers!) for your next devotional book. In this class we will give you the top five ways you, as book editor, can write more, sell more, and help more people through a devotional compilation based on a specific need, wound, or cause. Begin to build buzz, grow your readership base, and garner interviews before your book hits Amazon.

Time: 8:00 PM EST

Faculty: Eddie Jones, Acquisitions Editor, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas