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MAJOR MORNING TRACKS WRITE TO BE READ: Writing Your Memories for Fun & Profit!
"Write about what you know about." So why not start with your own stories? Come and learn how to WRITE the times of your life in a way that will earn you the RIGHT to be READ. You will learn how to turn your experiences into publishable articles and your articles into books, the difference between writing fiction and non-fiction and how to use the techniques of both in your writing, how to edit your work, and much more. Come with your memories and leave a professional writer.  WRITING FOR MAGAZINES: Become a Best-selling Author with Your First Credit
It's not hard cover and you're not the only author on those pages, but when a magazine publishes your work, you reach thousands more people with your message than most books do--and with a much faster turnaround time. We'll look at advanced writing for any genre, how to analyze magazine markets, writing query letters and feature articles, and how to write devotionals for a magazine that reaches millions of readers worldwide.
WRITING FOR CHILDREN: Show & Tell
Show and Tell--something a child delights in--whether they get to do it in school or are on the receiving end of it in a book. In this ongoing teaching track for children's picture and chapter book writers, we will:
THE SOPHISTICATED NOVELIST & THE WORK IN PROGRESS
Angela Hunt urges you to bring your WIP (work in progress) on paper or on your laptop so you can do hands-on evaluation in class. We will start with the "big picture" and move on to each major area: plot structure, characterization, deep conflict, tension on every page. We'll look at openings and closings and test your pages against guidelines for what makes a novel work. Oh yes, and you'll have homework...so come prepared to put your WIP through a thorough exam and polish!
NON-FICTION: Writing in a Reality Show World
A four day challenge in reality writing. You will be challenged in non-fiction writing that 1) is more show than tell; 2) turns losses into wins; 3) is multi-dimensional with added living color and creative design and 4) is bigger than you thought possible. An amazing four day race where all are survivors and no one gets voted off!
SCRIPTWRITING
Learn the fundamentals and pitfalls of script composition for church and theater use, including creative approaches, consistent characterization, and powerful dialogue in this hands-on workshop where we'll compose each day.
MARKETING & PUBLICITY
From cyberspace to the real world, a writer's life is full of questions about promotion. When do I need to learn about promotions? What's involved? What does the publishing house do? What am I supposed to do? Can promotions actually increase my sales? Can I afford it? How do I learn about all the possibilities--blog tours, satellite tours, book tours--I'm toured out. Rebeca and Danielle have over a decade of experience promoting works written and produced from a Christian worldview. Rebeca is President of Glass Road Public Relations, the only publicity firm in the country dedicated solely to representing works of entertainment created from a Christian worldview. Danielle Douglas, having built her career at such houses as EMI, Thomas Nelson, B&H Publishing Group, and NavPress, now serves as Director of Publicity at Glass Road. These professionals are ready to answer your questions and teach you--from theory to application--about the elusive techniques of marketing and publicity. Come with your questions and your pen! |
MINISTRY TRACK: There & Back Again--Moving Between Writing & Speaking
The current nonfiction publishing field strongly prefers writers who speak and speakers who write. This track blends these very different skill sets. Beginning with the basics of communication, we'll teach you how to transform your speaking material into great writing, and how to transform your writing material into scintilating speaking. You'll be able to "double dip" with the same material in both venues.
TEEN TRACK--BACK WITH A DIFFERENT TWIST!
The youth of today are among the most imaginative people in history. Our goal is to harness that explosive creative energy and channel it into written forms that will blow people away. Uh...not literally, we hope. These will not be "fun and games" sessions. We will work on everything from nuts-and-bolts crafting to heavy-duty writing theory to hands-on critiquing of conferees' works in progress. Be ready to learn; be ready to write!
FICTION MENTORING TRACK
The fiction mentoring clinic, held each day during the major morning tracks, is by application only & limited to ten writers per group. The goal is to give novelists concentrated time for having their works-in-progress critiqued in a knowledgeable and sympathetic but realistic way. To receive more information and the official application form, contact Gayle Roper at GGRoper@aol.com.
NON-FICTION MENTORING TRACK
Space limited to six people in each group; by application only. To determine your eligibility, please submit a Word document attachment with the following information to the coordinator, Karen O'Connor. (E-mail only: karen@karenoconnor.com. Subject Line: MH N-F Track 2008--your name)
CAREER TRACK: Wanted! Published authors ready to do what it takes to advance their careers to the next level . . . and beyond!
Connect with other professionals to dig deeper into your career. Spend in-depth time with top editors and agents; learn from savvy instructors in promotion, internet marketing, organization, and career identity. Led by a team with more than a century of experience in publishing, Mount Hermon's Career Track is rapidly becoming one of the most intensive, in-the-know seminars for those serious about their publishing careers. All sessions take place in the beautiful new McAfee Field House. Click here for application. |
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