Tuesday, September 8, 2009


With 2010 fast approaching, we are scheduling Greater Harvest Workshops. Our first one will be in late February with an all-new lineup, additional speakers, and a reduced fee. Can't beat that!

More information soon! 

Greater Harvest Workshops

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 authors and speakers, Donna J. Shepherd and Linore Rose Burkard, these workshops, along with hands-on training, will motivate you to step up to the next level!

Special guest speakers will be joining us for future workshops.


Workshop Examples:

Write Devotionals and Get PublishedIn this workshop, learn how to compose a devotional, study the markets, and how to format your devotionals for submission to magazines, anthologies, and books.

Use Your Good Senses.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?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.

Blogging and Social NetworkingWhat 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.

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

Marketing Yourself and Your Book ProposalIf 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.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

What writers are saying about the workshops...

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!

Relieved a lot of my stress. Now I know my project is doable.
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.
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.
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.