Schedule for 2023 Southern Christian Writers Conference
The 2023 Southern Christian Writers Conference is just around the corner, and we are getting more excited everyday about seeing all of our friends and members.
(The SCWC will take place on June 9-10 at Valley View Baptist Church in Leeds, Alabama, just 15 minutes from downtown Birmingham. Registration is open now, and can be accessed HERE AT OUR REGISTRATION FORM. If you have any questions, you can email us at scwritersconference@gmail.com.)
Note on the schedule that sessions marked with asterisks ** will also be available virtually. The virtual conference will be made available in a private playlist on the SCWC YouTube channel. Note that not all sessions are recorded, but handouts from ALL sessions will be sent to virtual registrants along with contact information for workshop leaders for extra questions and concerns. There are also several sessions that aren't being recorded that will have PDF slideshows sent to you as well. (All in-person registrants automatically receive virtual access with their registration.)
Learn more about our keynote presenters and workshop leaders HERE on our blog.
SCHEDULE
2023 Southern Christian Writers Conference
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
(The Thursday event is only for those registering/purchasing it as an add-on to the conference.)
6:00 p.m.: Doors open for Share & Critique Party
6:30-8:00 p.m.: Share & Critique Party
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
11:30 a.m: Check-in begins (lobby)
BOOK ROOM open (downstairs, Building A)
12:00 p.m.: “SCWC 101: Tips for First Timers,” Stephanie Rodda (Fellowship Hall)
12:30 p.m.: Worship music (Sanctuary) **
1 p.m.: Opening Session (Sanctuary) **
2 p.m.: Workshops #1
1. “Working with a Christian Publisher,” John Herring (Sanctuary) **
2. “Canva Basics: Design for Writers,” Catherine Segars (Fellowship Hall)
3. “The Transformative Benefits of Daily Journaling,” Shirley Crowder (Room 102)
4. “Research Tips and Tools for Authors,” Julie Williams (Room 103) **
3 p.m.: Workshops #2
1. “Stirring the Pot: Writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul,” Tracy Crump (Sanctuary) **
2. “Creating Compelling Feature Stories,” Solomon Crenshaw Jr. (Fellowship Hall)
3. “Selling your Idea: Query Letters & Book Proposals,” Cheryl Wray (Room 103)
4 p.m: Break Time
BOOK ROOM open (downstairs, Building A)
5 p.m.: DINNER
Joanne Sloan National Award for the Encouragement of Writers presentation to Karen Moore (Fellowship Hall) **
6 p.m.: Keynote presentation, "Sharing God’s Story," Bruce Barbour (Sanctuary) **
7:15 p.m.: Workshops #3
1. “Getting Started: Business & Promotional Basics,” Vernet Nettles (Sanctuary)
2. “Social Media for Writers,” McKenna Erwin and Delaney Holloway (Fellowship Hall) **
3. "Brainstorming with Jennifer," Jennifer Rash (Room 102)
4. “What you Need to Know about Writing Devotional Books,” Karen Moore (Room 103) **
8-8:45 p.m.:
BOOK ROOM open (downstairs, Building A)
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
8:00 a.m.: Check in
BREAKFAST (Fellowship Hall)
BOOK ROOM open (downstairs, Building A)
9 a.m.: Opening Session **
9:30: a.m. Workshops #4
1. “Fiction Techniques: Dialogue, Setting, and More,” Valerie Luesse (Sanctuary) **
2. “Working with a Magazine Editor,” Carol Evans (Fellowship Hall) **
3. “Brainstorming with SCWC Staff” (Room 102)
4. “Writing & Publishing Bible Studies and Curriculum,” Clay Farrington (Room 103)
10:30 a.m.: Workshops #5
1.“Storytelling through Scripts and Screenplays,” Dan Goforth (Sanctuary) **
2. ”Get your (Writing) Game On,” Stephanie Rodda (Fellowship Hall)
3.”Poetry and Prayers: Writing from the Heart,” Vernet Nettles (Room 103)
11:30 a.m.: LUNCH
12:30 p.m.: Keynote presentation, "Southern Fiction: Where Storytelling and Faith Meet,”
Valerie Luesse (Sanctuary) **
1:30 p.m.: Break
BOOK ROOM open (downstairs, Building A)
2:30 p.m.: Workshop #6
1. “How to Present your Book to Agents and Publishers,” Bruce Barbour (Sanctuary) **
2. “Crafting Fiction that Feels Real,” Vanessa Griggs (Fellowship Hall) **
3. “Spiritual Disciplines for Writers,” Christopher Sloan (Room 102)
4. “How to Write for your Local Newspaper,” Jan White (Room 103)
3:30 p.m.: Question and Answer Panel, w/ Bruce Barbour, Valerie Luesse, and Cheryl Wray (Sanctuary) **
4:00 p.m.: Closing Session **
Door Prizes & 2023 SCWC Writing Awards ceremony **
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Let us know if you have any questions or need more information. Email the SCWC staff at scwritersconference@gmail.com.
Final registration deadline for the in-person conference is June 6 (but we currently have JUST 25 openings slots open!); registration deadline for the virtual conference is June 8.
We look forward to being with you on June 9-10 in Birmingham!
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