2021 CCWC HANDOUTS
Disclaimer: These handouts have been prepared for the 2021 Colorado Christian Writers Conference and are available only to those who have registered and/or have bought the CDs. Please respect the copyright and print only for your own use. If you wish to use them in any other forum, please contact the workshop presenter to get their permission. Thank you!
Preconference Workshops
Solving Plot Problems—Dave Lambert Click Here
Crafting a Winning Nonfiction Book Proposal—Cindy Lambert Click Here
PRECONFERENCE WEBINARS
WEDNESDAY EARLY BIRD WORKSHOPS
5:30-6:30 pm E1 The 25-Hour Day—Ava Pennington Click Here
7:00-8:00 pm E2 Brandstorming—Dick Bruso Click Here
CONTINUING SESSIONS — Thursday–Saturday LIVE
CS1 — Authentic Writing that Changes Lives – Dr. Peter Lundell Click Here
CS2 — Going Indie – Amy Deardon Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
CS3 — Serve Your Audience: The #1 Way to Grow a Rock-solid Platform—Patricia Durgin Click Here 1A Click Here 1B Click Here 2A Click Here 2B Click Here 3 Click Here 4 Click Here 5 Click Here 6
CS4 — The Fiction Writer’s Toolbox – Susan Baganz Click Here
CS5 — Developing Your Nonfiction Book – Bill Watkins – UNABLE TO COME
CS6 — Reach the World with Your Message – Linda Evans Shepherd Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
CS7 — Growing Your Craft to Increase Your Impact (fiction & nonfiction) – Tim Riter Click Here Click Here
CS8 — How to Build a Book Promotional Power Pack – Scoti Domeij
WORKSHOP 1 — Thursday, 11:00-12:00
1A — How to Thrive as a Creative – Karen Scalf Bouchard
1B — The Importance of Sensitivity/Diversity Readers – Edwina Perkins Click Here
1C — Fiction with a WOW Factor – Miralee Ferrell LIVE Click Here
1D — Write Your Story and Change Lives – Dr. Mel Tavares Click Here
1E — Marketing Into Ministry – Cheri Cowell
1F — Post-it Planning: Stick your way to success – Debbie Maxwell Allen Click Here
1G — Ghostwriting: How to Write Someone Else’s Story or Message – Michael Klassen Click Here
WORKSHOP 2 — Thursday, 2:00-2:55
2A — Handling the Word with Your Words – Ava Pennington Click Here
2B — The Christian Mind and Christian Linguistics – Laura Bartnick Click Here
2C — Let’s Talk Screenwriting – Dianne E. Butts Click Here
2D — Nonfiction Research Strategies & Organization – Jendayi “J” Harris Click Here
2E — Your Marketing Profile – Stephanie Allen
2F — Create a Best Seller Brand – Dick Bruso LIVE Click Here
2G --- Challenging Youth Trends – Dr. Mel Tavares Click Here Click Here
WORKSHOP 3 — Friday, 11:00-12:00
3A — Get Out of the Boat—Angie Bass Williams Click Here
3B — Three Puzzles of Periodicals—Sherri Langton Click Here
3C — Dialogue Tags: Needed or Overused?—Linda Glaz LIVE Click Here
3D — Master the Memoir—Marti Pieper
3E — Think Outside the Publication Box—Debbie Maxwell Allen Click Here
3F — Marketing for Writers Who Don't Like to Market—Jim Hart Click Here
3G — Focus on the Family Children's Magazine Panel—Stephen O’Rear Click Here
WORKSHOP 4 — Friday, 2:00-2:55
4A — Are Authors in Their Write Minds?—Jim Watkins
4B — Build Your Platform with Twitter and Facebook—Dianne E. Butts Click Here
4C — The 3-Step Secret to Making Your True Story or Novel More Riveting—Karen Bouchard
4D — Using Negative Experiences for Positive Impact—Sherri Langton Click Here
4E — Creating a Caviar Audiobook on a Tuna Fish Budget—Richard Rieman (tentative)
4E — Creating a Caviar Audiobook on a Tuna Fish Budget—Richard Rieman (tentative)
4F — Fast-Track Your Speaking Outreach in 2021 & Beyond—Dick Bruso LIVE Click Here
4G — Writing Books for Children—Michele Lazurek Click Here
WORKSHOP 5 — Saturday, 11:00-12:00
5A — From Conference to Contract—Del Duduit
5B — Revelation, Inspiration, or Perspiration?—Angie Bass Williams Click Here
5C — Navigating the Otherwordly Challenges of Speculative Fiction---Joel Armstrong Click Here
5D — Using Fiction Techniques in Your Nonfiction—Catherine Lawton None
5E — Evaluating Your Options—Jim Watkins
5F — Impact Our Culture Prayer Meeting LIVE
5G — How to Make a Living as a Freelance Writer – Michael J. Klassen Click Here
WORKSHOP 6 — Saturday, 1:00-2:00
6A — What to Do When the Words Are Not There—Roy Ruesch & Roy Hanschke Click Here
6B — A Million Little Pieces: Ethics for the Christian Writer—Marti Pieper
6C — Creating Believable Characters—Edwina Perkins LIVE Click Here
6D — Writing a True Story—Debra Moerke Click Here
6E — Before Your Book is Published—Laura Bartnick Click Here
6F — 5 Easy Steps to Create Freebies and Lead Magnets to Grow Your Email List—Karen Bouchard
6G — The How and Why of Writing Poetry—Angie Bass Williams and Catherine Lawton Click Here Click Here