Blazing a Trailer
A great trailer doesn’t just tell your story—it sells it. Blazing a Trailer teaches how to craft a cinematic, emotionally charged trailer that grabs attention and drives engagement. Learn how to script, pace, and edit visuals and sound for maximum impact, whether you’re promoting a book, screenplay, or film. Perfect for creatives ready to ignite […]
AI for Christian Authors: Writing Smarter Without Losing Your Voice
Artificial intelligence is changing the writing world—but how can Christian authors use AI as a helpful tool without compromising their faith, integrity, or unique voice? In this practical and empowering session, Linda Evans Shepherd introduces writers to ethical, effective ways to use AI to brainstorm, clarify ideas, and strengthen their writing, speaking, and marketing—while keeping […]
Writing That Heals: Turning Pain Into Purpose?
Many writers carry deep personal stories—stories shaped by loss, disappointment, grief, or hardship. But how do you know when you’re ready to write about painful experiences? And how can your writing bring healing instead of reopening wounds? In this compassionate and Spirit-led session, Linda Evans Shepherd guides writers through the process of turning pain into […]
Praying God’s Word
Have you ever wanted to help others move beyond talking about Scripture and into truly praying it? In this Spirit-led session, Linda Evans Shepherd will show how God’s Word becomes a powerful meeting place between Scripture, prayer, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Participants will learn how to choose Scripture prayerfully, how to listen […]
All Things Publishing: What Every Writer Needs to Know (and No One Tells You)
The publishing world can feel like a maze—traditional vs indie, proposals and pitches,agents and editors, marketing and platform. In this practical, fast-paced session,industry expert Karen Porter will guide you through every turn with clarity, insiderinsight, and humor. Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned pro, in this 3-hour deep dive with Karen, you’ll discover the essential […]
Once Upon A Time
Whether you’re standing on a stage or writing on a page, storytelling transforms facts into emotion and listeners into believers. Want your audience to laugh, cry, and hang on your every word? It’s all about storytelling. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your everyday moments into powerful tales that connect and inspire. […]
If I Knew What I Know Now, I Would’ve Hired a Coach Sooner
God may have called you to write—but He never said you had to do it alone. In this encouraging session, discover how a writing coach helps you find your voice, sharpen your message, and push through the messy middle of your manuscript. Discover why hiring a writing coach isn’t a luxury—it’s a game changer. Learn […]
Surprises, Stories, and Senses: A Hands-On Experience
Ready to spark your imagination? In this interactive breakout, you’ll start with a few fun warm-up exercises to get those creative juices flowing before diving into a bag of mystery props. From there, you’ll use what you find to craft a story, develop a character, or create a short performance. It’s a playful way to […]
Discover the P’s and Q’s of Writing Devotions
Have you ever wanted to write your own devotions but didn’t know how to start? Join Peg as she explores the who, why, what, and how of devotional writing through a series of Ps and Qs. You’ll learn various ways to structure your devotions and discover helpful resources that will spark your ideas and guide […]
Michele Chynoweth
Michele Chynoweth is the bestselling author of several award-winning contemporary suspense novels that re-imagine Old Testament stories from the Bible in an edgy, modern-day way. They include The Jealous Son, a modern murder mystery based on Cain and Abel, which is being made into a major motion picture! Michele loves helping writers become authors and […]
Ann Byle
Ann Byle is a freelance writer living in Grand Rapids, Mich. She writes for Publishers Weekly, Christianity Today, Grand Rapids Magazine, and other outlets, and is the author of “Chicken Scratch: Lessons on Living Creatively from a Flock of Hens.” Ann is the author of a number of other books and has been a freelance […]
Shawn & Suzanne Kuhn
Shawn Kuhn, Idea Hamster, as his friend Lou describes him, has more than 30 years in book retailing and product development. He served as the President of a children’s book publishing company while also launching the publishing arm of Brookstone Publishing Group alongside his wife Suzanne. Shawn and Suzanne have brought to market fiction, non-fiction, […]