LINDA SIEBENGA

Poetry Workshop-It Takes Two

Exploring the comparisons, the doubles and pairs in Biblical poetry and Free Verse 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linda Siebenga is challenged and delighted that The Word gave us words; the dance of language and the creative possibilities of putting pen to paper. She lives west of Lacombe on grain farm with her husband Jack, within twenty minutes of both sets of grandchildren.

 

GLYNIS BELEC

WORKSHOPS OFFERED:

BECOMING A BETTER WRITER

MARKETING

Glynis is a dynamite speaker
full of energy
you won't want to miss
her workshops!

Bio:

Glynis Belec, an award-winning freelance writer, columnist, children’s author and private tutor, faces each day with hope and thanksgiving. She rejoices daily and is constantly reminded about looking at the world through child-sized eyes. Glynis began her writing career in 1986 and for eleven years she wrote a slice of life editorial in her local newspaper. Soon her column got picked up by another newspaper and she was sharing her sense of humour and love for the written word with an ever-expanding audience. Glynis enjoys writing people profiles, short stories for audiences of every age and she particularly loves talking to children about writing. She is fascinated by the way people communicate, live out their faith, and make choices and she marvels daily about the way God has opened so many doors for her in her writing career. Glynis loves capturing life in words and can’t wait for tomorrow so she can feel inspired all over again. writer@glynisbelec.com

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DALE YOUNGMAN



Dale Youngman
Publishing Business
 

INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING

A lot has changed over the years of publishing.  Independent publishing has gained a reputation for being a viable option in todays' marketplace for writers who want control of their project. Perfect for writers of any genre.

This workshop will engage and educate you on how you too can become a published author.

Dale has been the owner of Pagemaster Publications for the past 18 years. Currently he and his wife Lori, have expanded their publication service to create a home for writers and artists alike.

Sheila Webster

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOPS OFFERED

1)   STARTING AS A WRITER:

Whether you are beginning or beginning again, this workshop will help you find your path as a writer. Specially designed for a limited number of attenders, this interactive workshop will have you wanting to retreat to a corner and unleash your inner writer.

2)  PAIN INTO PURPOSE

Everyone has gone through diverse circumstances in their life.  The question is, should you write about it?  In God's economy nothing is wasted, and there are a multitude of treatments that can be used for each painful experience. Which suits your writing style, audience and purpose best? Find out. 

BIO:

Sheila Webster has been writing for four decades, and is third in four generations of writers in her family.  She has raised many children whose ages span from seven to twenty-eight, and adores her six grandchildren from a safe distance.

Currently she is editor-in-chief of Fellowscript, a book coach and writer.  She holds two degrees, one with a communications major, and another with a marriage and family counselling specialty. Sheila believes that the writers and artists are the prophets of this age.

RUTH SNYDER

BLOGGING:

A Peek Under the Hood

Ruth Snyder
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2013 -

This session is aimed at the beginning to intermediate blogger.

We'll discuss what blogging is, why people blog, which platform (Blogger, Weebly, Wordpress etc.) is recommended, essentials for an author's blog, acronyms (SEO, RSS, etc.) bloggers need to understand, what makes an effective blog post, blog hop basics, and blog tour basics.

 

The session will be a mix of tips, discussion, and exercises. 

BIO:

Ruth L. Snyder was privileged to spend the first 10 years of her life in southern Africa where her parents served as missionaries. From there her family moved to Canada, settling in Three Hills, Alberta. Ruth enjoyed her years as a "staff kid" at Prairie and is grateful for the biblical grounding she received there. She now resides close to Glendon (the pyrogy capital of Alberta, Canada) with her husband and five young children. Ruth enjoys writing articles, devotionals, short stories, and Christian fiction. She is a member of The Word Guild and The Christian PEN. Ruth currently serves as the President of InScribe Christian Writers' Fellowship.

Ruth's children have taught her many things about living with special needs. She is a strong advocate and spent several years serving on the local public school board.

Ruth loves her job teaching Music for Young Children. She is fascinated by children's imaginations and enjoys helping young children learn the basics of music through play.

In her spare time, Ruth enjoys reading, crafts, volunteering in her local community, photography, and travel. Several years ago, Ruth and her family traveled through 28 States in 30 days! Find out more about Ruth and her writing at http://ruthlsnyder.com

 

ARTIST AND WRITER COFFEE HOUSE - SEPTEMBER 25

WRITERS AND ARTISTS COFFEE HOUSE

Coffe
Served

Desserts
Consumed

Readings read
And heard

Fellowship

Networking

Panel

Art Works Viewed

Connection

Fun

Joy



Coffee House

ADELE JOHNSON

                                       SONGWRITING

                                                  Adele Johnson

2006, 2007, & 2008 Country Gospel Music Association Silver Heart Recipient for, Canadian Songwriter of the Year!!!


Ask her what she values most in this life and the answer will always be: Faith, Family, and Friends... in that order.

Perhaps these priorities account for the late start on her music career, choosing to focus on raising four children with her husband Ralph before undertaking a musical adventure such as she has enjoyed in the last ten years.

For as long as she can remember, Adele has loved to write songs, with melodies naturally flowing to the words she pens.

 Adele's music is honest, sweet and sincere, telling stories and painting musical portraits of everyday triumphs and heartaches, drawing on her experiences as a Christian, a farmer's wife and homeschooling mom to relate her optimism through heartbreak, which she joyfully relates to her audiences on her acoustic guitar, accompanied by husband Ralph on bass and background vocals.

While continuing to farm with Ralph in Vilna, Alberta on their commercial cow/calf ranch and
homeschooling their children, Adele continues to share her God-given gifts of songwriting and singing,a joy and privilege she does not take for granted.

PROCLAIMING THE WORD THROUGH MUSIC

DEB ELKINK

                          

        PROCLAIMING THE WORD THROUGH FICTION

                                 Workshops by Deb Elkink

Referring to her own life experiences and eliciting yours, Deb invites you to consider and reflect on:


1) DEVELOPING AS A FICTION WRITER (b/i):

Consider the basic principles to developing as a Christian fiction writer (the 5 Ws and H of our mission) and reflect on the story stages of preparation, expression, submission and the dreaded rejection.

2) THE INTERACTION OF LITERATURE AND THEOLOGY (i/a):

 Consider how literature influences theology (think Jenkins eschatology in Left Behind, Peretti's spiritual warfare, Thoene's Zionism, Kingsolver's view of missions in Poisonwood Bible) and reflect on our responsibility as writers to reinterpret the Word for our readers by establishing Bible doctrine (message) as foundation for our fiction (method).



BIO: Deb Elkink received the 2012 Grace Irwin Award Winner for her novel, THE THIRD GRACE. She holds an MA in Theology from Briercrest Seminary (SK), and -- though she has written nonfiction and is an editor for journal articles for academics--she's most passionate about story. She lives with her husband on the banks of a creek half an hour from Medicine Hat, travels internationally for pleasure, and loves having their three kids home for weekends. Deb is currently working on her second novel.











Novelist: THE THIRD GRACE
(Winner: Grace Irwin Award)


Website: www.debelkink.com

BOBBI JUNIOR

HOW TO HOST A WRITING GROUP

Workshop by Bobbi Junior


Bobbi hales from an active and vibrant writing group in Edmonton - Writers Cafe. She has atttended many workshops and writers weeks, making her a great resource on this topic.





Her workshop will be essential for anyone who wants to improve their group, or start a new one.
It will cover:

Types of writing groups:

a. Encourage new writing
b. Sharing and encouragement
c. Critique and editing
 
Critique and editing take a different set of skills. We’ll be focusing on the first two and how anyone might host this kind of writing group.



BIO: Teaching and leading experience:

Her teaching experience allows her to pull out what works well, and use this to create a comprehensive workshop presentation, with focus on activity, involvement, and sharing.
 

Bobbi has a wide variety of experiences and some of her recent speaking has been:

Speaking about Caregiving - Alberta Caregiver’s Association (10 - 200 audience)
Teaching adult Sunday School and leading Adult Bible Study

2000’s   
Taught numerous home care providers how to provide care to a quadriplegic 

 

Be on guard in this workshop as apparently she knows archery and fencing!




PROCLAIMING THE WORD THROUGH ENCOURAGEMENT!

WORKSHOPS OFFERED

workshop 1		Glynis Belec		Character Development & Becoming A Stronger Writer		b/i
workshop 2		Bobbi Junior		Starting A Writing Group		b/i
workshop 3		Ruth Snyder		Blogging		b/i
workshop 4		Deb Elkink		Using the Word in Fiction		i/a
workshop 5		Glynis Belec		Marketing		i/a
workshop 6		Bryan and Ann Norford		Opposition and Obstacles: Facing the Challenges of Writing		e
workshop 7		Linda Siebenga		Poetry		b/i
workshop 8		Sheila Webster		Starting as a Writer		15 max - b
workshop 9		Deb Elkink		Developing as a Fiction Writer		b/a
workshop 10		Sheila Webster		Pain into Purpose		Writing from Life i/a
workshop 11		Adele Johnson		Songwriting		i
workshop 12		Dale Youngman		Independent Publishing		i/a
Panel Discussion
B=beginner		I=intermediate		A=advanced		E=everyone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP LEADERS: BRYAN AND ANN NORFORD

Opposition and Obstacles: Facing the Challenges to Writing

 

 

Workshop by Ann and Bryan Norford

        

          Co-Authors of Happy Together

For Christians, writing is a spiritual exercise subject to more than mental or physical hindrances This workshop will explore both the spiritual preparation needed, opposition to writing, and the daily hindrances that distract us. The workshop will be a combination of prayer, teaching, and discussion.


BIO:

Ann has a degree in political science; Bryan has a degree in architecture and an MDiv from Regent College, Vancouver. They have several published books and articles and write to contemporary issues. They live in Lethbridge Alberta and enjoy a family stretching to several great grandchildren.

PHIL CALLAWAY Keynote Speaker

ANNOUNCING PHIL CALLAWAY

Giving Inscribe the thumbs up for writers

                                                                   Keynote Speaker






Phil is a renowned speaker and well known for his light approach to life.


Writers will be inspired to achieve new levels of their craft after being encouraged to
Proclaim the Word at this years fall writers conference.