65th Annual
Green Lake
Christian
Writers
Conference
Sunday, August 18, 3 p.m. to Friday, August 23, 10 a.m.
including
Pilgrimage with Poetry: Writing from My Life
led by Wilda Morris
There’s an endless list of possibilities to write about: childhood
experiences, chores, colleagues at work, an object in your home, a favorite
Bible story, book or fable perhaps. We’ll read and discuss published poems,
enjoy prompts and explore writing styles. We’ll also discuss how memory works,
the use of poetic license, a few poetic forms and publishing possibilities.
Additional workshops include:
Write the Story Only You Can Tell
lead by Mary Pierce
Using your life’s anecdotes, personal experiences, special events
and/or encounters with memorable people, decide what format is best to tell
your stories. Develop them into meaningful pieces. Learn to tell these stories
to inspire others and touch readers’ hearts.
Fun with Fiction!
led by Cynthia Ruchti
Play with “story” and shape it into an amazing piece, short story,
memoir, or longer fiction. Know your audience. Learn skills to present your
story in the most engaging way possible. Explore scene-making and plotting,
character development, point of view and much more.
Your First Book: Write What You Love to Read
lead by John Lehman
Tackle the process, learn the skills and consider the many ways to
market your material. Practice writing (perhaps impromptu or 1000 words
exercises) and work on your own project (fiction or nonfiction). Get the
guidance you need to move your writing along. Write with scenes, drama, and
action/reaction. You may also learn how writers can actually make money doing
what they love.
Keynote Speaker - Jane Rubietta
Worship Leader - Rich Rubietta
Eight
one-session workshops on Sunday
Free time possibilities
include swimming in the lake, hiking in the woods
or on the
Winnebago Trail, climbing Judson Tower,
taking a pontoon
ride, enjoying the flowers
or the
collection of nativity sets from around the world
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