Thanks to everyone who entered the writing contest, sponsored by the Utah Christian Writers Conference on Saturday, September 12. The winners of the writing contest were announced at the closing ceremony. Huge congratulations go to:
FICTION CATEGORY:
1st place - Jim Cook, for "Advise and Dissent"
2nd place - Daniel Leitch, for "The Birth of the Ornate"
3rd place - Lee Faulkner-Wilson, for "Mylaan the Magicor"
NONFICTION CATEGORY:
1st place - Mark Francis, for "Changed by the Flaming Eyes of Jesus"
2nd place - Lilian P. Hosfeld, for "Amazing Provision and Protection"
3rd place - Mary Jo Sanger, for "Testimony of the Stars - the Gospel Story"
Everyone who entered received comments on their submission by two judges, both members of the UCWC faculty. The winners above were honored with a certificate, and the first place winner received a $50 cash prize. Thanks to everyone who entered! Next year we hope to have enough Poetry entries to award prizes in that category, too.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
UCWC Keynote Speaker Signs New Book Contract
The following press release was sent to Christian Newswire and other media outlets on September 8th. It features the keynote speaker at Utah Christian Writers Conference, Virginia Smith.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8 / Virginia (Ginny) Smith is feeling extremely blessed these days. With recent nominations, awards, speaking engagements and book releases, she's busier than ever.
Writer's Digest, the number one general market magazine for writers, recently picked Ginny's website as one of their Top 5 Picks for their October 2009 issue. The website, VirginiaSmith.org, is carefully designed with the public in mind. From personal information to links for media, the website gives browsers a comfortable and accurate glimpse into who Virginia is and what she's busy tackling now.
Along with Writer's Digest, other organizations have been paying attention and noticing Ginny Smith. She's been nominated for Book of the Year Award in the Long Contemporary Category by the American Christian Fiction Writers for her book, Stuck in the Middle. The winners will be announced at the annual ACFW conference in Denver on September 19th.
This summer she has also signed a contract for her twelfth book in four years. "Dive Into Danger" has no release date set, but plans are in the works to get this scuba diving manuscript written. Ginny shares, "I've got three books coming out next year, and one of them isn't written yet, so I've got my work cut out for me. Of course, I have to write 'Dive Into Danger,' so that's going to get my immediate attention. And since part of that book is set in Mexico, my husband and I are planning a trip to Cancun next month. But even when I'm writing a book, I'm always thinking of the next story, and even the one beyond that."
Over the next few months Ginny will be the keynote speaker at several writers conferences including the Utah Christian Writers Fellowship on September 12, and the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference in June 2010. She will also teach a workshop called "Stories that Sparkle" at the ACFW Conference in Denver, September 17-20, 2009 and Quad Cities Christian Writers Conference in Eldridge, IA, April 9-10, 2010. Regarding her upcoming speaking engagements Smith says, "I'm excited about the opportunity to share my heart with other writers, because I know what it's like to have a dream that feels unattainable at times. I wrote for twenty years before my first publication, and received 143 rejection letters. I plan to share some of the lessons I've learned along the way."
Now scheduling interviews.
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Busy Author Signs 12th Book in 4 Years
Contact: Kathy Carlton Willis, 956-642-6319
Contact: Kathy Carlton Willis, 956-642-6319
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 8 / Virginia (Ginny) Smith is feeling extremely blessed these days. With recent nominations, awards, speaking engagements and book releases, she's busier than ever.
Writer's Digest, the number one general market magazine for writers, recently picked Ginny's website as one of their Top 5 Picks for their October 2009 issue. The website, VirginiaSmith.org, is carefully designed with the public in mind. From personal information to links for media, the website gives browsers a comfortable and accurate glimpse into who Virginia is and what she's busy tackling now.
Along with Writer's Digest, other organizations have been paying attention and noticing Ginny Smith. She's been nominated for Book of the Year Award in the Long Contemporary Category by the American Christian Fiction Writers for her book, Stuck in the Middle. The winners will be announced at the annual ACFW conference in Denver on September 19th.
This summer she has also signed a contract for her twelfth book in four years. "Dive Into Danger" has no release date set, but plans are in the works to get this scuba diving manuscript written. Ginny shares, "I've got three books coming out next year, and one of them isn't written yet, so I've got my work cut out for me. Of course, I have to write 'Dive Into Danger,' so that's going to get my immediate attention. And since part of that book is set in Mexico, my husband and I are planning a trip to Cancun next month. But even when I'm writing a book, I'm always thinking of the next story, and even the one beyond that."
Over the next few months Ginny will be the keynote speaker at several writers conferences including the Utah Christian Writers Fellowship on September 12, and the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference in June 2010. She will also teach a workshop called "Stories that Sparkle" at the ACFW Conference in Denver, September 17-20, 2009 and Quad Cities Christian Writers Conference in Eldridge, IA, April 9-10, 2010. Regarding her upcoming speaking engagements Smith says, "I'm excited about the opportunity to share my heart with other writers, because I know what it's like to have a dream that feels unattainable at times. I wrote for twenty years before my first publication, and received 143 rejection letters. I plan to share some of the lessons I've learned along the way."
Now scheduling interviews.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
What to Expect at the Conference
The Utah Christian Writers Conference is this weekend - Saturday, September 12! After months of planning and preparation, the conference committee is so excited to have the Big Day almost here. We've been praying for the event and for every person who will attend, and we believe this will be a blessing to all. Everything is on schedule for a really great conference. Excellent speakers. TONS of free resources, like magazines that you might want to write for. A wonderful bookstore (hosted by the good folks at Jordan Landing Barnes & Noble) with lots of excellent writing resources. Door prizes. A yummy lunch and snacks.
When you arrive at the conference, you will check in at the registration desk and receive your nametag. If you've paid a deposit, plan to pay the remainder of your registration fee then. The first general session begins at 9:00, so be sure to arrive in time to get registered and get a seat.
When you register, you'll pick up a conference bag that will include a folder of information about the day, a notepad, and a pen. You don't need to bring anything to take notes - we'll provide it for you!
Snacks and lunch will be provided. We'll also provide a selection of drinks, like coffee and bottled water, to enjoy at the breaks and during lunch.
Dress comfortably. You'll be sitting a lot, and walking to and from workshop sessions. All the rooms are close, so you won't need your hiking boots!
If you'd like to sign up for a free consultation with one of the faculty members, bring samples of your writing. Understand that these 15-minute consultations will not give the faculty member time to read your work thoroughly, nor to present critique comments. But perhaps you'd like to discuss the next step for your writing, or discuss potential markets for a story or article. Or maybe you have a general question you'd like to pose to a faculty member during the consultation.
Money to buy books. We're very excited that the Jordan Landing Barnes & Noble has offered to staff a conference bookstore. We've provided a list of books that faculty members will mention in their workshops, so you may want to take a copy home with you. Plus, they'll have copies of the books written by our keynote speaker, Virginia Smith. You can have her autograph it!
If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at utahchristianwriters@gmail.com. Or post your question on our Facebook page.
And if you haven't registered - what are you waiting for??? It's going to be a tremendous day for writers at all levels. But it won't be complete without you! Visit www.utahchristianwriters.com to register online. (You may pay online, too!)
When you arrive at the conference, you will check in at the registration desk and receive your nametag. If you've paid a deposit, plan to pay the remainder of your registration fee then. The first general session begins at 9:00, so be sure to arrive in time to get registered and get a seat.
When you register, you'll pick up a conference bag that will include a folder of information about the day, a notepad, and a pen. You don't need to bring anything to take notes - we'll provide it for you!
Snacks and lunch will be provided. We'll also provide a selection of drinks, like coffee and bottled water, to enjoy at the breaks and during lunch.
Dress comfortably. You'll be sitting a lot, and walking to and from workshop sessions. All the rooms are close, so you won't need your hiking boots!
If you'd like to sign up for a free consultation with one of the faculty members, bring samples of your writing. Understand that these 15-minute consultations will not give the faculty member time to read your work thoroughly, nor to present critique comments. But perhaps you'd like to discuss the next step for your writing, or discuss potential markets for a story or article. Or maybe you have a general question you'd like to pose to a faculty member during the consultation.
Money to buy books. We're very excited that the Jordan Landing Barnes & Noble has offered to staff a conference bookstore. We've provided a list of books that faculty members will mention in their workshops, so you may want to take a copy home with you. Plus, they'll have copies of the books written by our keynote speaker, Virginia Smith. You can have her autograph it!
If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at utahchristianwriters@gmail.com. Or post your question on our Facebook page.
And if you haven't registered - what are you waiting for??? It's going to be a tremendous day for writers at all levels. But it won't be complete without you! Visit www.utahchristianwriters.com to register online. (You may pay online, too!)
Monday, August 31, 2009
Workshop Highlight - What Editors Want
This how-to class focuses on writing for magazines and take-home papers.
Both beginning and experienced writers will learn what makes editors want to buy their articles.
Marcia Hornok, editor of CHERA Fellowship magazine, will discuss:
* Single focus (your theme)
* Arresting leads (your opening)
* Logical flow (your progression)
* Word images (your appeal)
* Take-away (your ending)
* And reprints (your income)
"What Editors Want" will be presented from 11:30-12:30 on Saturday, Sept
12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Marcia Hornok has been freelance writing for twenty-five years. Her work has appeared in more than 50 Christian and secular publication, and also includes six curriculum books. Since 2001 she has been the managing editor of "CHERA Fellowship", a Christian magazine for widows and widowers. She also edits nonfiction books and articles.
Both beginning and experienced writers will learn what makes editors want to buy their articles.
Marcia Hornok, editor of CHERA Fellowship magazine, will discuss:
* Single focus (your theme)
* Arresting leads (your opening)
* Logical flow (your progression)
* Word images (your appeal)
* Take-away (your ending)
* And reprints (your income)
"What Editors Want" will be presented from 11:30-12:30 on Saturday, Sept
12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Marcia Hornok has been freelance writing for twenty-five years. Her work has appeared in more than 50 Christian and secular publication, and also includes six curriculum books. Since 2001 she has been the managing editor of "CHERA Fellowship", a Christian magazine for widows and widowers. She also edits nonfiction books and articles.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Workshop Highlight - Ramp Up Your Fiction
This lecture & hands-on class will help you revise what you've already written or can be used as a checklist as you write. Come see how you can drive up the "can't put down" intensity of your fiction by strategic layering of these five principles. Be prepared to let go of favorite bits that aren't helping and add "wow" to your work in progress.
"Ramp Up Your Fiction: Five Layers of Intensity" will be presented from 1:30-2:30 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Kathleen Damp Wright caught, rather than sought, the moniker The What If Girl. She’s a fiction coach for beginning and multi-published writers, writes her own fiction, and blogs inconsistently on her website. In addition, she gets to teach writing to fascinated junior and high school students in an educational co-op. Living in the Wasatch Mountains, she writes and plays and not always in that order. Fiction Coach - What If you made your story better? http://whatifgirl.wordpress.com/
Tweet Kathleen on TheWhatIfGirl at http://twitter.com/
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Conference Planning Committee Hard at Work!!!
The conference planning committee has been hard at work in the past few weeks as the date for the Utah Christian Writers Conference draws close. Pictured here are Julie Scott, Marcia Hornok, Kim Riddle Smith, and Jim Cook. Not pictured are Ginny Smith and Mark Scott (website designer extraordinaire!)
We invite you to take a few moments to browse the website at http://www.utahchristianwriters.com/. Check out the awesome workshops that will be offered. Spend some time reading the faculty bios. Look through recent posts on the Blog to read a highlight of each of the workshops.
We hope you'll join us on September 12 at Midvalley Bible Church in Bluffdale, Utah.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Workshop Highlight - Personal Histories Worth Reading
Appealing? Or Appalling?
What did you think when someone showed you his life story or personal biography?
Did your mouth say, “Wow—looks like you've put a lot of time into this,” while your mind said, “I'll put this tome next to War and Peace and Moby Dick. Maybe one day I'll get to it.”
In this hands-on workshop you will address these topics (and more!):
Audience—the big WHY
Voices—I'm hearing them
Organization—the plan of attack
Authenticity—It's ok to polish the wood, but don't cover it with veneer
Brevity—More is not always better
Presentation—Icing on the cake
Why do people write their personal histories? Perhaps because they wish someone in preceding generations had left something for them to understand the world he lived in. What would it be like to be in his skin as a child? What was tough/easy about school? What was his childhood home like? Was he athletic and popular? What kind of chores did he do? What about the first car, first kiss, first day at college, his wedding proposal? Whatever the motivation, a well-written personal history indelibly records a slice of Americana (or wherever) for others to enjoy. A life story may never hit the bestseller list, but rarely is that the motivation for writing one.
Anybody can keep a journal, but the writer armed with skills and a “pocket full of questions” can learn to move a story beyond the ho-hum and elevate it to an heirloom. Whether you're writing your own memoir, or interviewing someone to capture his life story, you will come away from this workshop with some skills and tools to help you tackle the rewarding process of producing a personal history.
“Personal Histories Worth Reading” will be presented from 11:30 – 12:30 on Saturday, September 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Julie Scott captures the life stories of individuals and families so their personal histories can be published. She believes that everybody has a story to tell and enjoys learning about different people, times, and cultures. When she's not writing, Julie can be found in the classroom of adult international students and scholars, and their spouses, helping them to improve their English skills in the areas of writing, reading. pronunciation, and communication. She has been married for 26 years, has two adult children who are married, and has the self-proclaimed "World's Cutest Grandson" -- and the pictures to prove it.
What did you think when someone showed you his life story or personal biography?
Did your mouth say, “Wow—looks like you've put a lot of time into this,” while your mind said, “I'll put this tome next to War and Peace and Moby Dick. Maybe one day I'll get to it.”
In this hands-on workshop you will address these topics (and more!):
Audience—the big WHY
Voices—I'm hearing them
Organization—the plan of attack
Authenticity—It's ok to polish the wood, but don't cover it with veneer
Brevity—More is not always better
Presentation—Icing on the cake
Why do people write their personal histories? Perhaps because they wish someone in preceding generations had left something for them to understand the world he lived in. What would it be like to be in his skin as a child? What was tough/easy about school? What was his childhood home like? Was he athletic and popular? What kind of chores did he do? What about the first car, first kiss, first day at college, his wedding proposal? Whatever the motivation, a well-written personal history indelibly records a slice of Americana (or wherever) for others to enjoy. A life story may never hit the bestseller list, but rarely is that the motivation for writing one.
Anybody can keep a journal, but the writer armed with skills and a “pocket full of questions” can learn to move a story beyond the ho-hum and elevate it to an heirloom. Whether you're writing your own memoir, or interviewing someone to capture his life story, you will come away from this workshop with some skills and tools to help you tackle the rewarding process of producing a personal history.
“Personal Histories Worth Reading” will be presented from 11:30 – 12:30 on Saturday, September 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Julie Scott captures the life stories of individuals and families so their personal histories can be published. She believes that everybody has a story to tell and enjoys learning about different people, times, and cultures. When she's not writing, Julie can be found in the classroom of adult international students and scholars, and their spouses, helping them to improve their English skills in the areas of writing, reading. pronunciation, and communication. She has been married for 26 years, has two adult children who are married, and has the self-proclaimed "World's Cutest Grandson" -- and the pictures to prove it.Friday, August 21, 2009
Workshop Highlight - Resurrect Your Writing
Do you want your writing to come alive? Then learn how to resurrect it by trimming wordiness and avoiding killers such as:
* Passive voice
* Inactive verbs
* False starts
* Misplaced modifiers
This workshop, taught by freelance writer and editor, Marcia Hornok, will train you to condense and edit yourself. You will do exercises in class to improve your writing skills and make your stories live.
"Resurrect Your Writing" will be presented from 10:15-11:15 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Marcia Hornok has been freelance writing for twenty-five years. Her work has appeared in more than 50 Christian and secular publication, and also includes six curriculum books. Since 2001 she has been the managing editor of "CHERA Fellowship", a Christian magazine for widows and widowers. She also edits nonfiction books and articles.Monday, August 17, 2009
Workshop Highlight - Three Questions to Fire Off Your Story
"Characters flat," "lack of sufficient tension," "I wasn't drawn into the story," are all symptoms of missing one or more of The Three Questions. Brainstorm extensively on your characters until you think you know what makes them tick. Then attend this class and get help, whether to get untstuck, refine, or fill in the gaps. This is a lecture & hands-on class. Be prepared to think and write! Three simple questions explored will help your fiction explode.
"Three Questions to Fire Off Your Story" will be presented from 10:15-11:15 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Kathleen Damp Wright caught, rather than sought, the moniker The What If Girl. She’s a fiction coach for beginning and multi-published writers, writes her own fiction, and blogs inconsistently on her website. In addition, she gets to teach writing to fascinated junior and high school students in an educational co-op. Living in the Wasatch Mountains, she writes and plays and not always in that order.
"Three Questions to Fire Off Your Story" will be presented from 10:15-11:15 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference in Salt Lake City. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Kathleen Damp Wright caught, rather than sought, the moniker The What If Girl. She’s a fiction coach for beginning and multi-published writers, writes her own fiction, and blogs inconsistently on her website. In addition, she gets to teach writing to fascinated junior and high school students in an educational co-op. Living in the Wasatch Mountains, she writes and plays and not always in that order. Fiction Coach - What If you made your story better? http://whatifgirl.wordpress.com/
Tweet Kathleen on TheWhatIfGirl at http://twitter.com/
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Workshop Highlight - C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization
For many years, Kim Riddle Smith has run the business office of a growing software company while also helping business owners streamline and organize their office and document management systems. It is the marriage of Kim’s organizational skills and her passion for writing that begat “C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” seminars.
“C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” sessions include encouraging, funny and practical training that is tailored to the person whose artistic center tends to overpower his or her analytical abilities. Kim believes that, while sometimes deeply buried, the creative artist or writer usually has organizational skills but may have allowed them to become weak from lack of exercise.
On your own path to publication, “C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” will be a useful guide. You’ll learn how to keep from stumbling over piles of research materials and wandering off on time-wasting trips down rabbit trails looking for that one crucial statistic you wrote down somewhere. Leave behind the exhausting frustration of searching for that quote or contact information that “was just right here a minute ago…” by exercising some simple techniques you will learn in C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization.
“C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” will be presented from 1:30 – 2:30 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Kim Riddle Smith is the Business Office Manager of a Salt Lake City software firm. A member of NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers, Kim also owns and operates “TimeWise Services”, whose motto, “Your time is precious, don’t waste it” appeals to both businesses and individuals in need of organizational support. Kim’s monthly newspaper column, Faith Footnotes, is about Salt Lake Valley Christians and appears in her hometown newspaper, The Draper Paper.
“C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” sessions include encouraging, funny and practical training that is tailored to the person whose artistic center tends to overpower his or her analytical abilities. Kim believes that, while sometimes deeply buried, the creative artist or writer usually has organizational skills but may have allowed them to become weak from lack of exercise.
On your own path to publication, “C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” will be a useful guide. You’ll learn how to keep from stumbling over piles of research materials and wandering off on time-wasting trips down rabbit trails looking for that one crucial statistic you wrote down somewhere. Leave behind the exhausting frustration of searching for that quote or contact information that “was just right here a minute ago…” by exercising some simple techniques you will learn in C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization.
“C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization” will be presented from 1:30 – 2:30 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Kim Riddle Smith is the Business Office Manager of a Salt Lake City software firm. A member of NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers, Kim also owns and operates “TimeWise Services”, whose motto, “Your time is precious, don’t waste it” appeals to both businesses and individuals in need of organizational support. Kim’s monthly newspaper column, Faith Footnotes, is about Salt Lake Valley Christians and appears in her hometown newspaper, The Draper Paper.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Workshop Highlight - A Novel Approach to Fiction
Do you have a story idea floating around in your head? This workshop, taught by award-winning author Virginia Smith, will teach you how to take your idea from concept to completion. Learn about the three fundamental elements of a novel: plot, setting, and character. Then peel back the layers of each of those elements, so you can use them to the greatest effect in your novel. In “A Novel Approach to Fiction”, you’ll learn how to:
· Craft a compelling plot that makes your readers eager to keep turning pages
· Determine the best place to begin your story
· Create characters so real your readers will miss them when they close the book
A jam-packed hour, full of tips and techniques for turning your story idea into a great novel!
“A Novel Approach to Fiction” will be presented from 11:30 – 12:30 on Saturday, Sept 12 at the Utah Christian Writers Conference. For more information, or to register, visit www.utahchristianwriters.com
Virginia Smith left her job as a corporate director to become a full time writer and speaker with the release of her first novel Just As I Am. Since then she has contracted eleven novels and published dozens of articles and short stories. In March of 2008 she was named "Writer of the Year" at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Her recent novels include Age before Beauty, book 2 in the Sister-to-Sister Series, Scent of Murder, and A Taste of Murder, which was recently named a finalist for the Daphne du Maurier Award. In 2008 she was named "Writer of the Year" at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. An energetic speaker, Virginia loves to exemplify God&s truth by comparing real-life situations to well-known works of fiction, such as her popular talk, "Biblical Truths in Star Trek." Visit Ginny on the web at http://www.virginiasmith.org/
Monday, August 3, 2009
Utah Christian Writers Conference - Writing Workshops Offered
- The program for the Utah Christian Writers Conference, to be held in Bluffdale on September 12, 2009, has been finalized! We've got a terrific line-up for writers to learn from the pros. Take a look at these workshops:
Three Questions to Fire Off Your Story, by Kathleen Wright
Resurrect Your Writing, by Marcia Hornok
Personal Histories Worth Reading, by Julie Scott
A Novel Approach to Fiction, by Virginia Smith
What Editors Want, by Marcia Hornok
Ramp Up Your Fiction - Five Layers of Intensity, by Kathleen Wright
C.R.E.A.T.E. Organization, by Kim Riddle Smith
Sounds great, doesn't it? In the coming days, we'll post description of the workshops, so bookmark this page and check back often. Besides these workshops, attendees at the Utah Christian Writers Conference will hear two keynote addresses by award-winning author Virginia Smith, each jam-packed with tips on getting your work published.
Are you ready to register? Download a printer-friendly registration form here and reserve your place today!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Great Faculty Lineup!
The Utah Christian Writers Conference will be held on September 12 at Midvalley Bible Church in Bluffdale. We're excited about the faculty line-up at this year's event!
VIRGINIA SMITH -- This year's keynote speaker is the award-winning author of eleven Christian novels and dozens of articles and short stories. In addition to her keynote addresses, Virginia will present several workshops to help attendees develop their fiction writing skills. www.VirginiaSmith.org
MARCIA HORNOK - Ms. Hornok's nonfiction articles have appeared in a variety of high profile Christian magazines, including Discipleship Journal. She's the editor of CHERA Magazine, and will present workshops to help attendees fine-tune their nonfiction writing skills, as well as giving them an insider's view of what editors want.
JULIE SCOTT - The president of the Utah Christian Writers Fellowship, Ms. Scott is the writer of nonfiction articles and personal histories. She will teach attendees the art of interviewing, and writing personal histories.
KIM RIDDLE SMITH - A fiction and nonfiction writer, Ms. Smith is also a columnist for the Draper Paper and a member of the National Association of Professional Orgfanizers. She'll present organization techniques for the creative mind, a topic in which she has achieved a level of expertise she's eager to share.
KATHLEEN WRIGHT -- Known as the What-If Girl, Ms. Wright is a writer, fiction coach, and writing teacher. This sought-after writing instructor will guide attendees in the craft of fiction writing. http://thewhatifgirl.com/
In addition to teaching workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for paid critiques and consultations with the staff members.
VIRGINIA SMITH -- This year's keynote speaker is the award-winning author of eleven Christian novels and dozens of articles and short stories. In addition to her keynote addresses, Virginia will present several workshops to help attendees develop their fiction writing skills. www.VirginiaSmith.org
MARCIA HORNOK - Ms. Hornok's nonfiction articles have appeared in a variety of high profile Christian magazines, including Discipleship Journal. She's the editor of CHERA Magazine, and will present workshops to help attendees fine-tune their nonfiction writing skills, as well as giving them an insider's view of what editors want.
JULIE SCOTT - The president of the Utah Christian Writers Fellowship, Ms. Scott is the writer of nonfiction articles and personal histories. She will teach attendees the art of interviewing, and writing personal histories.
KIM RIDDLE SMITH - A fiction and nonfiction writer, Ms. Smith is also a columnist for the Draper Paper and a member of the National Association of Professional Orgfanizers. She'll present organization techniques for the creative mind, a topic in which she has achieved a level of expertise she's eager to share.
KATHLEEN WRIGHT -- Known as the What-If Girl, Ms. Wright is a writer, fiction coach, and writing teacher. This sought-after writing instructor will guide attendees in the craft of fiction writing. http://thewhatifgirl.com/
In addition to teaching workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for paid critiques and consultations with the staff members.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Opening Day
We're building our site and planning our September 12, 2009 writers conference--and we're excited! In the future look for blog spots from our featured conference speaker (Virginia Smith) and workshops presenters (Kathleen Wright, Marcia Hornok, Kim Smith, and Julie Scott).
Soon we'll have registration forms online and more information. In the meantime, mark your calendars and spread the word that a Christian writers conference is coming to the greater Salt Lake area.
JOY!
Julie Scott
UCWF president
Soon we'll have registration forms online and more information. In the meantime, mark your calendars and spread the word that a Christian writers conference is coming to the greater Salt Lake area.
JOY!
Julie Scott
UCWF president
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