This column briefly profiles writers' workshops, retreats, seminars and conferences. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement.
What is the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference?
The GPCWC is a three-day conference, August 7-9, held at the Philadelphia Biblical University in Langhorne, PA. The conference brings together over 60 agents, editors, authors and publishers for three days of classes, workshops and seminars on all aspects and genres of Christian based literature. Attendees can chose from 42 different one-day workshops and nine three-day "continuing sessions" which meet twice a day for two days and for two hours on the final day. Each attendee can pick two workshops every day and one continuing sessions for the entire conference. In addition, there are two classes for teens: Teens Write! and Special for Youth Leaders.
There are also four clinics for an additional fee. Attendees must apply to be accepted to only one of these intense workshops. Clinics are limited to 10 students and meet for six hour-long sessions. Deadline is July 16.
There will be four "Earlybirds" taught at the conference hotel in the afternoon and evening on August 6, also for an additional fee. Attendees may sign up for two of the four. Finally, attendees may sign up for 30-minute critique sessions as well with available faculty members.
The workshops fall into seven categories:
- Life & Craft
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Genres
- Get Published
- Promotion
- Specialty
The continuing sessions include:
- Book Marketing
- From Start to Finish for First-Time Authors
- Get Ready, Get Going, Get Writing, Get Published
- Making Your Living Writing
- Nangie for Beginning Novelists
- Polishing Your Manuscript for Publications
- The Write Way: 30 Tips/Techniques for Writing Nonfiction
- Transforming the World from the Inside Out
- Writing a Novel They Can't Put Down
Additional clinics are:
- Not Yet Published Novelists
- Nangie for Advanced Novelists
- Polish & Shine your Kid's Novel
- Nonfiction Books
Earlybirds at the Hotel:
- Practice Your Pitch; Discover Your Gift - 3:30-4:45
- More than a Story; Orientation - 6:30-7:45
Who is on the faculty?
The faculty consists of agents, editors, publishers and authors, as well as motivational and specialty presenters. You can see the full faculty list at this page. Here are a few highlights.
Agents: (click the agency for more info)
William K. Jensen - William K Jensen Literary Agency
Mark Littleton - Winsun Literary Agency
Erik Schmidgal - Hartline Literary Agency
Book Editors/Publishers: (click the publisher for more info)
Jeff Braun - Acquisitions Editor/Nonfiction - Bethany House Publishers
Brandt Dodson - Author Representative - Harvest House Publishers
Andrea Doering - Senior Acquisitions Editor - Revell Books
Periodicals Editors: (click the magazine for more info)
Terrence Clark - Chief Editor - Voice of One
Tracey Michae'l Lewis - Editor - Anointed Magazine Online
Authors: (click name to go the author's website)
James Scott Bell - Letting God Take Your Story Where it Needs to Go/Writing the Novel They Can't Put Down
Pam Halter - Fairies and Elves and Dwarves, Oh My!
Glenn Rambo - Feds, Firearms and Forensics
Lisa Samson - Living Intentionally, Writing on Purpose/Not Yet Published Novelists
How much will it cost you?
Depending on when you register, tuition ranges from $120 for one day by May 31 to $320 for the entire conference by July 31. There are discounts for pastors, conference alumni, seniors, students and teens (18 and under). There is also a scholarship available. Meals are $52 for three meals a day for the entire conference.
Earlybirds are $20 for one session, $30 for two, but Orientation is free. The 30-minute critique sessions are $30 each. The two offerings for teens are $25 each or $48 for both. Clinics are $65.
The conference has made a deal with the Holiday Inn Select in Trevose, PA, for a special rate of $112 per night for attendees. The conference will find you a roommate if you register by July 10 and turn in the roommate form.
The Details:
25th Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference - August 7-9 - Philadelphia Biblical University in Langhorne, PA.
Tuition (1-2-3 days): by May 31 - $120, $210, $280; by June 30 - $130, $225, $300; by July 31 - $140, $240, $320; walk-ins pay an extra $15 on July 31 tuition. Discounts are available. A scholarship is available.
Extras: Earlybirds - $20/one; $35/both, Orientation is free. Clinics - $65. 30-minute critique - $30/each. Teen sessions; $25/one, $48/both.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Select in Travose, PA - Conference Rate: $112.
See the website for more information, registering online and all necessary forms.
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