Mad Anthony Quarterly Writers' Workshop

Donna will be presenting a workshop.

More information at http://www.madanthonycbf.org/Nov%20descrip%20bio.htm

Quarterly Workshop Series Presents:

Writing for the Christian Market - How to write, edit, and sell your writing

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 2009

8:00 Registration; 8:30 Donna Shepherd: Christian Nonfiction
10:15 Shelley Galloway: Christian Fiction
12:00 Victoria Ryan: The Devil is in the Details: Revising and Editing

Book signing after each presentation.

244 Dayton Street (corner of Dayton and Third Streets)
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 856-9800

Street Parking is FREE on Saturdays

Registration: $25 prepaid/ $30 at the door includes 3 workshops and light refreshments *

The Mad Anthony Writers Conference is a volunteer organization raising funds for the YWCA Family Literacy Council serving Butler, northern Hamilton, and western Warren Counties in Ohio.

* Workshops will be cancelled if fewer than 10 participants
More information at http://www.madanthonycbf.org/

Deadline to Register: October 14 - Deadline has passed.
See you at our next Day for Writers.

New Schedule with 8 New Workshops.
Same Inspiration and Fun!

Greater Harvest Workshops

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Resurrection Lutheran Church
1270 N. Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio, 45036

Registration: $49

Have you always wanted to write but haven’t known where to start?
Is it your desire to write articles and devotionals for magazines and books?
Have you written a book, or would like to, but have no idea what step to take next?
Have you started to write, but need to be inspired to keep the momentum going?

Greater Harvest Workshops are designed to move you closer to your goal of becoming a working writer and published author. Taught by Donna Shepherd, an author and speaker, and Mary Busha, a writer's coach, these workshops, along with hands-on training, will motivate you to step up to the next level!
Schedule:

8:30-9:00: Registration/Coffee
9:00-9:30: General Session
9:30-9:45: Break
9:45-10:45: Workshop 1
10:45-11:00: Break
11:00-12:00: Workshop 2
12:00-12:30: Lunch (included with registration)
12:30-12:45: Networking
12:45-1:45: Workshop 3
1:45-2:00: Break
2:00-3:00: Workshop 4
3:00-3:30: Closing Session

Writers can choose one workshop from each session.

9:45-10:45: Workshop 1

Write Devotionals and Get Published - (Donna) In this workshop, learn how to compose a devotional, study the markets, and how to format your devotionals for submission to magazines, anthologies, and books.

Writing and Road Trips – What They Have in Common - (Mary) Writing a book or an article is similar to taking a road trip across town or across the country. Both require planning and decision making. Explore six elements writing and road trips have in common.

11:00-12:00: Workshop 2

Use Your Good Senses. - (Donna) Let's boost creativity by paying attention to sensory details. We'll stir up our senses with hands-on activities and writing exercises and watch creativity come alive as we enjoy the senses God gave us.

Self-publishing – Is it for You? - (Mary) Discover some of the pros and cons of self-publishing, find out why many writers today are taking this route to publication, and begin to determine if this is the best way for you to get into print.

 12:45-1:45: Workshop 3

Blogging and Social Networking - (Donna) What is a blog? Do you really need to have a website and a blog? Find out how to determine your best course of action to promote and brand yourself on the Internet.

Keeping Your Writing Alive One Day at a Time - (Mary) Once you’ve begun the writing process, it’s important to keep the momentum going. Find out how you can write something every day…and, in the process, bless others at the same time.

2:00-3:00: Workshop 4

ABC's of Sparkling Writing - (Donna) Who wants to write ho-hum? Donna will share twenty-six ways to liven up your writing.

Marketing Yourself and Your Book Proposal - (Mary) If you’ve found that writing your book is easy compared to the awesome task of marketing your work, this workshop will help you get by the intimidation of trying to get your manuscript into the hands of an agent or publisher.

What Writers are saying about Donna's and Mary's Workshops...

Donna:

"Donna's delightful and attractive realism...very good!"
"I like that Donna tied Scripture to writing."
"Donna is inspiring."
"The speaker's heart is so beautiful and sincere."
"Easy, understandable..I'd like more time - we just got started."
"Good outline. I like how Christ-centered the message was. Good speaking/voice presentation."
"I like the enthusiasm and encouraging spirit of the speaker."
"Very inspiring. Thanks for the ideas and resources!"

Mary:

“I enjoyed Mary's honesty explaining the reality of writing and publishing.”
“Mary’s workshop stirred my thoughts, questions, and imagination.”
“She presented lots of ideas I hadn’t thought of. I’m excited to get started on my writing project now!”
“Mary presented very practical information, and demystified writing and the publishing process.”
“I’m leaving this workshop feeling motivated and encouraged.”
“Mary’s workshop was very well organized and substantive."
“She made what seemed uncharted territory something I can navigate through or at least get launched into.”
“Her step-by-step approach relieved a lot of my stress. Now I know my project is doable.”

Feedback from the Greater Harvest Workshops, October 11, 2008:

• I learned that we all have a story to tell that can inspire others.
• Inspirational w/much pertinent information.
• Absolutely awesome! Very encouraging, helpful.
• Donna is motivating and inspiring. Makes me want to set specific time aside to continue in my writing.
• Yes! This has been so helpful in finding forms, identifying barriers (so freeing).
• Very helpful – exactly the kind of info I wanted.
• Very informative. Love actually having handouts for records. Mary’s experience and knowledge is a Godsend.
• Great to connect with other writers and to keep one another accountable.
• A good start to putting legs on the project.
• Enjoyed Donna and worship songs.
• Thanks for the door prizes and great element of fun.
• Excellent! Great sharing of ideas, thoughts. Mary is so knowledgeable and generous in sharing her wisdom and experience.
• Thank you for your care and support of others who want to give back to God the gifts He has given.
• Thank God I came here today! It was inspiring and deeply motivating.