“Let this be written for a future generation that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.”
Psalm 102:18
Over 100 years combined experience!
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Gloria Penwell | Editor and author advocate
Gloria Penwell’s expertise and love of the writing world comes from years of traveling with her husband, Dan. Together they attended many writers’ conferences while Dan was Acquisitions Editor at AMG Publishing. She loves to encourage new writers and understands what the writing life is about. Gloria represents AMG Publishers as assistant to the acquisitions editor and teaches at writers conferences.
Larry J. Leech II | Author and ghostwriter
For more than thirty years, Larry J. Leech II has written and edited in a number of capacities. He spent twenty-three years at daily newspapers and an international magazine. With more than two thousand published articles under his belt, Larry moved into freelance writing and editing in 2004. He has ghostwritten seventeen books and coached dozens of aspiring writers. Larry teaches at numerous conferences nationwide and has become a much sought-after writing coach.
Linda Gilden | Author and editor
Linda Gilden is an author, speaker, editor, ghostwriter, and writing coach. Author of eleven books and over a thousand magazine articles, Linda loves helping others discover the joy of writing. Linda lives in South Carolina with her husband, three adult children and their spouses, and the six cutest grandchildren in the world! For more information visit www.lindagilden.com.
Schedule
543 Lumkins Rd Forreston, TX 76041
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Add-on
Join us Thursday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. for an in-depth look at the world of nonfiction and fiction books.
In non-fiction, we’ll:
• Help you flesh out an idea.
• Help you apply the finishing touches on a book proposal.
• Help you take your work-in-progress to the next level.
In fiction, we’ll:
• Brainstorm ways to deepen your characters.
• Fix plot holes in your story.
• Develop a dynamic twist for your climax.
Sign up for either these fiction or nonfiction sessions on the registration form!
Friday, September 9, 2016
Main event
| 9:00 | Welcome and Explanation of Schedule |
|---|---|
| 9:15 | Devotions |
| 9:30 | Introduction of Attendees |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:10 | The Writing Life |
| 10:30 | And, the good news is … there is hope |
| Noon – 1:30 | Lunch |
| Linda – Articles Gloria – Bible studies and devotions Larry – Conflict in fiction |
|
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Personality Assessment and Personalities |
| 2:30 – 2:40 | Break |
| 2:40 – 3:55 | Writing Time |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Book, Blog, or Baloney |
| 5:15 – 6:15 | Dinner |
| 6:30 – 7:45 | Panel – Marketing |
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Main event
| 9:00 | Welcome |
|---|---|
| 9:15 | Devotions |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Blending of fiction and nonfiction |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Breakouts: fiction, nonfiction and articles |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Writing time |
| Noon – 1:30 | Lunch |
| Larry – Alternate worlds Gloria – Book proposals Linda – Cutting room floor (repurposing your research) |
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| 1:40 – 2:00 | Editing Exercise |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | First Pages (first five to submit) |
| 2:30 – 3:40 | Side-by Side Instruction (Work on their first page) |
| 3:40 – 4:20 | Your Personal Publishing Plan |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Challenge to move forward |
Registration Form
Limited to the first 21 people
• $195 Two days pass
*(Includes Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday lunch)
• $50 Thursday add-on:
*In-depth look at the world of nonfiction and fiction books.
• $ 10 first page manuscript
*What makes an editors and agents read on/or quickly put down the manuscript?
** $15 if you bring it with you when you arrive on the event.
**Lodging not included. A block of rooms has been reserved at Hampton Inn.
972 923 0666
If paying by check, make check payable to Star Writers Studio and mail to Linda Gilden,
P.O. Box 2928, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
• $195 Two days pass
*(Includes Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday lunch)
• $50 Thursday add-on:
*In-depth look at the world of nonfiction and fiction books.
• $ 10 first page manuscript
*What makes an editors and agents read on/or quickly put down the manuscript?
** $15 if you bring it with you when you arrive on the event.
**Lodging not included. A block of rooms has been reserved at Hampton Inn.