Opening the Word for Readers ...
Using the Coolest 21st Century Tools
Yes, you can use the latest 21st century methods to present the
2000-year-old truth. Get energized to take the Word to the new generation--using amazing new technologies to research and disseminate
your message. (This presentation is adaptable for plenary, break-out, or a combination of the two--general overview for plenary, how-to
specifics for breakout.)
A Writer’s Prayer Life
In up to three plenary sessions Julie adapts lessons from Bible prayers (and pray-ers)
that enhance the writer’s inner life. Sessions include: Praying with the Psalmists; Praying with Paul; Praying with the Prophets.
It's a quick jump, then, from practicing this method of prayer to finding the plans God has for your writing mission.
How Books Can
Carry God’s Blessing
Can books carry God’s blessing? Yes! BUT not all books do that. God’s blessing is something supernatural. Something
perhaps even God-breathed. There are moments when He calls us to work, to co-create with Him. And at those times it is He Who takes
our best efforts, breathes something of the eternal into them, and accomplishes His purposes through them in some way that pleases
Him. Explore these moments with Julie--and learn to capture them in your own writing life.
The Craft of Writing
Looking to the example
of a trained craftsman, this biblically based motivational presentation encourages writers to approach their craft with the tender
loving care of a master artisan.
After the Conference … Now What?
You feel like you’ve just been careening down the highway at 85 MPH
with the stereo blaring and six people piled into the car, each one carrying on his own monologue. That’s normal after a jam-packed
conference. Let’s take some moments, now, to help make sense of it all—and to put together a plan for making the most of what you’ve
experienced—so it will make a difference in your writing life.
Publishing in the eBook Era
Navigate the split-second-changing world of electronic publishing. Learn the lingo. Adapt to new formats.
Reach new audiences with the never-changing message God has entrusted to you.
Attracting a Publisher for ... Your Nonfiction Book
So
you have a great idea and everybody thinks you should write a book. But where do you begin? With a proposal, of course. This hands-on
session will examine the process of proposing a sellable nonfiction book. We’ll cover selling summaries, market analyses, target audience,
and much more—all of which will move you one step closer to seeing your book concept come to life. (Can be taught in up to five break-out
sessions.)
Corralling Fiction Techniques for Nonfiction Purposes
Julie teaches the tricks and techniques of adapting a novelist’s pen
to non-fiction articles, devotionals, books, and presentations.
Conquering the Time Factor
When competing demands play tug-of-war with
your schedule—when deadlines interfere with your sanity—when life feels just plain out of control—where do you turn? In
this jam-packed session we’ll learn to set our priorities according to God’s standards and to apply practical strategies to help achieve
daily writing and publishing goals.
Staying True in a World of Lies
Integrity. Too often it’s a forgotten word in the writer’s vocabulary.
But we can distinguish ourselves from others in the profession by our honesty, character, compassion and communication. We’ll cover
a writer’s ethics, sensitivity, trustworthiness, listening, and honest communication.
Beyond Inspiration
Learn to use your inspiring
personal experiences to challenge your audience to grow in godliness. Take your personal narratives beyond the ‘ah ha’ moment of an
inspirational article by drawing deeper applications and building on scriptural foundations.
How to Get Published
Navigating the maze
of publishing is virtually impossible without a road map. Before embarking on your journey, you’ll need a full tank of marketable
ideas. En route to the market for your work, you’ll need to sign off at all the checkpoints: design a well-crafted query, conform
to your market’s guidelines, format a clean, attractive manuscript. This course will map out the process, equipping you to arrive
at your destination: publication! (Can be taught in up to five break-out sessions.)
Crafting a Book that Fits Your Message
To make a
successful business—writing or otherwise—we need two solid P’s. 1) a clear purpose and 2) a high-quality product. We’ll work toward
clarifying your message (your purpose) and packaging it into a readable book (your product) in this nuts-and-bolts session.
Keeping
Records for the Creative Mind
A freelance writer’s records can become a jumble of query letters, rewrites, deadlines, payment stubs,
and business receipts. But with a few simple techniques—and easy-to-use computer helps—your writing ministry can become a streamlined
(and even profitable) business venture.
Professional Essentials
In this hands-on seminar we’ll focus on setting our priorities as writers—and
as followers of Christ We’ll zero in on: time management, building a writing life that inspires others toward Christ-like living,
presenting ourselves to publishers, understanding the publishing process, becoming our own editors, developing good reputations, creating
personal writing programs, and promoting our writing ministries. (Can be taught in up to four break-out sessions.)
Marketing and Publicizing
Your Latest Project
Your publisher can only take a book so far. It’s your responsibility as the author to take your message to the
public. Discover tips and techniques for hooking media interviews, speaking in powerful sound bites, enticing stores to place your
book on their shelves, and much more.
Polishing Your Writing
This course offers light-hearted reminders to ‘write tight’ and ‘write
sharp.’ Julie challenges writers to go to the well for new ideas and demonstrates a variety of ways to refine those ideas into
golden story opportunities.
The Craft of Interviewing
Getting your subject to tell you what you (and your readers) want to hear is
hard work. But it can be exhilarating. Whether you’re a seasoned interviewer, a novice, or somewhere in between, you’ll come away
from this session armed with ready-to-use nuggets guaranteed to improve your next interview.