Friday Workshops
Friday Workshops presented by MSCWC offer attendees an opportunity for in-depth instruction by our highly qualified faculty. These workshops are three hours in length, from 1:00 to 4:00 Central Standard time. Registration for a Friday workshop costs $55. See the Registration page for more details.
Devotional Writing: Capturing and Sharing Glimpses of God
with Shirley Crowder and Harriet Michael
Devotional writing—what’s it all about? In this three-hour practicum attendees will learn from experienced devotional writers. The award-winning duo of Harriet E. Michael and Shirley Crowder have co-authored ten devotional books and independently have had hundreds of devotions published in books and magazines. This class will include instruction as well as an opportunity for participants to write a devotion and critique devotions written by others. Bring something to write with–your laptop or pen and paper.
What's an editor good for? Everything!
with Patricia Bradley and Rachel McRae
A popular romantic suspense author and her editor review their collaborative process for the proposal for Patricia’s current project, Return to Logan Point, and the editorial discussions for Fatal Witness, her latest release.
From Page to Platform: Master book marketing with Social Media, Your Website and Email
with Bethany Jett
Discover how to create a vibrant and engaging online presence that reflects the beautiful mosaic of God’s story. Learn to leverage social media, blogs, and email newsletters to share your unique perspective and connect with readers. This workshop will equip you with practical tools to optimize your author platform and reach a wider audience, all while showcasing the divine beauty in your writing.
Your Book Is Meant to Collect Dollars, Not Dust
with Tammie Polk
Most authors rely on book sales alone to build their empire, and this often leads to some hard battles with discouragement. In this three-hour workshop, authors will learn how to find the gold mine hidden in their pages that can be used to create more books, signature events, trinket/merchandise lines, and social media engagement posts. Authors in attendance will be able to see what’s possible by looking at what the presenter has done with her projects.