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Turning Personal Experiences into Short Stories that Sell with B.J. Taylor

March 21st, 2012 Lynne.Leite

B.J. Taylor

Potential? You have it. I have it. Are you tapping into yours?
B.J. Taylor

Do you have a desire to inspire people through your own personal experiences and stories? Ever wonder what it takes to get these stories into bestselling books?  B.J. Taylor has been published in over 30 Chicken Soup for the Soul books and is eager to share her knowledge during her full day interactive workshop at the OC Christian Writers Conference on Friday, May 18th.

During this intensive workshop you will learn how to craft:

  • engaging openings
  • captivating middle scenes
  • satisfying endings

If you are looking for a workshop that is a balance of instruction and hands-on experience with the goal of fine tuning your personal story into something ready for publication, then this is the workshop for you.  B.J.’s instruction and guidance have helped many writers realize their dreams of becoming published authors.

B.J. is an expert on writers’ groups and knows how to make the most productive use of time in any workshop, whether for one hour or an all day intensive; participants will be sure to walk away with the skills and tools necessary to take their personal stories to the next level.

Here’s what others have said about her workshops:

  • Great class, very helpful. She gives detailed instructions that are useful and necessary to the newbie. I appreciated her teaching methods.
  • This workshop surprised me in that I hadn’t even given any thought to writing for Chicken Soup for the Soul. I realized that this could be a good “beginning place” to get published. Again, very good info and writing tips

Participants to B.J. Taylor’s interactive workshop on writing the personal experience short story will be limited to 10 people, so don’t wait to register – seats will fill up fast!

For more information on B.J. Taylor, go to www.bjtayloronline.com

For more information on the OC Christian Writers Conference held May 18-20th in Newport Beach, CA go to www.OCCWF.org.

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Your Infinite Publishing Potential with Alice Crider

March 18th, 2012 Lynne.Leite

Alice Crider

“Today, my mission is to empower you to realize your publishing dreams and live a life that thrills you.” Alice Crider

One of the exciting new features of the 2012 OC Christian Writers Conference is the six pre-conference intensive workshops on Friday, May 18th.  This year, Alice Crider, successful Author Coach, returns to lead a workshop entitled, Your Infinite Publishing Potential.
This class is a must for you if…

  • You’ve done all you know to do to build your publishing career, but you aren’t where you want to be.
  • You’ve been developing your writing, but platform building seems daunting.
  • You’ve been writing but still don’t have an agent.
  • You wonder if self-publishing is right for you.
  • You wonder if the book you’re writing will land on the bestseller list.

In her all-day interactive coaching session, Ms. Crider answers these and many other questions. Her extensive and successful career in the publishing industry coupled with her life coaching skills make this workshop a must for any writer who wants to become not only a published author, but also a more joyful one.

Here’s what others have said:

“Alice Crider helped me strategically think through the daily aspects of my career so I could maximize my output and have a fuller, joyful writing experience. My time with her proved just how valuable an author coach can be, and I’m certainly enjoying my career more because of our time together.” —Mary DeMuth, author of twelve books

“I didn’t even refer to myself as an author when I first spoke with Alice. I was tethered to the past and bound by tomorrow’s fears. Using her uncanny ability to hear the things I struggled to say, her knowledge and experience in the field, and her patient and nurturing faith, Alice was the catalyst for monumental change in my life. Anyone can track how much her coaching has impacted me by the skyrocketing of my career, the tremendous improvement in my communication skills, and above all, the growth of my confidence.” —Kate Johnson, children’s author/illustrator

If you are ready to explore your vision and potential as a writer, then make sure you register for this all day interactive workshop.  Class size is limited to 10 students, so register early to secure your spot.

More information about Alice Crider can be found at www.alicecrider.com.

More information about The 2012 OC Christian Writers Conference held on May 18-20 in Newport Beach, CA can be found at www.occwf.org.

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