The Speaker’s Stand
To stand at a podium, a lectern, or even a music stand, one must have a message that they desire to deliver. But to speak out a life-changing message to an audience of any size, one must be baptized in the message themselves. Join and learn ten overlooked and often minimized issues that speakers need […]
Songwriting 101
Gel Plate Printmaking for Monoprint and Collage Papers
A guerrilla into “gel” plate printing with nature elements, recycled materials, and acrylic paint. Learn about this fun, versatile and space-saving tool to utilize your acrylics in a new way. This session is a fast and fun time to create collage papers to take home and enjoy later, or play with something way different than […]
Acting 201
Acting 101
Turn Your Book Into a Screenplay
COVID changed how we watch media. There are more and more platforms looking for great content. Writing a selling script is essential to eventually getting a movie produced. Producers can tell almost immediately if the writer is experienced and knowledgeable when they browse your screenplay. Learn the difference between a book and screenplay. The proper […]
All is Vanity: Know Your Publishing Options
The publishing world offers authors many options: traditional, self, and hybrid. All follow the golden rule; He puts up the gold rules. There are many considerations, all determined by who is footing the bill. You are either being paid (through advances and royalties) and your product is owned by a publisher, or you are assuming […]
The Reel Cost
Ever dreamed of seeing your story on screen? Reel Cost reveals what it truly takes (financially) to adapt a book into film—from screenplay development to casting, production, and post. Learn how to budget, spot hidden expenses, and plan for success without losing your vision. Perfect for authors and filmmakers ready to turn pages into powerful […]
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 […]
Balaam: Prophet or Poser
Our knowledge of Balaam generally falls in one of three categories: 1) Who? 2) The guy with a talking donkey? or 3) The prophet who spoke blessings over Israel. This Old Testament character actually shows up in the New Testament, but he is not in good company. Jude has this to say: 11 Woe to them! They […]
The “Back” in Back Story
There is always a back story. Not a single person, fiction or non-fiction, does something in a vacuum. There is always a reason, whether known or unknown, and that reason governs a character’s decision-making. Learn to make compelling back stories to give your screenplay or story a “backbone”
FED: Three Core Principles of Christian Living
Do you want to develop deeper relationships with people in your faith community, but you’re unsure how? In this session, we will be talking about the three primary necessities of developing good relationships in your church