Lay Academy of Theology presents...
Boot Camp for Christian Writers
Boot Camp for Christian Writers is a no-nonsense, basic, information-packed, series of all-day seminars that educate and equip Christian writers to write clearly, communicate effectively to a chosen audience, professionally approach magazine editors and book publishers with good ideas, and get articles and books published!
These seminars are sponsored by Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy of Theology and are open to everyone. They are founded and taught by authors Denise George (author of 25 books and more than 1,500 magazine articles), and Carolyn Tomlin (author of 8 books and more than 3,600 magazine articles).
The Boot Camp for Christian Writers seminars are based on Colossians 3:12-17 and (Col. 3:23-24): “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Hundreds of people have already participated in these information-packed seminars! They are writing confidently, contacting editors with magazine and book ideas, selling articles to magazines, and receiving book contracts from major publishers! Attend one of our Boot Camp for Christian Writers seminars and become a lifetime member of our “Family of Christian Writers!”
The Five "Writing-to-Publish" Seminars Boot Campers Requested
June 9, 2012
Join us AGAIN for this exciting seminar boot campers requested! In Seminar 1, Denise George will conduct two workshops that will cover everything you need to know about "Writing Your Memoirs and Ghost Writing Someone Else's Story." In Seminar 2, Carolyn Tomlin will conduct three workshops covering imperative information about "Writing Books for Children and Teens." Once Seminars 1 and 2 have been completed, Ellen Maze will wrap up the day with Seminar 3 for all participants on "Self-Publishing and the Secrets of GREAT Book Promotion."
Schedule: Saturday, June 9, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (lunch is included).
9:00 Meet on first floor (South wing) of Beeson Divinity School.
9:00-12:30 (Please choose between seminars 1 & 2.)
Seminar 1.1: Writing Your Memoirs (George)
Seminar 1.2: Writing Someone Else's Story: Ghost Writing and Collaborating (George)
9:00-12:30 (Please choose between seminars 1 & 2.)
Seminar 2.1: Writing Children's (AND TEENS) Books (Tomlin)
12:30-1:00 Lunch (Provided by Beeson Divinity School.)
1:00-3:40 (All Participants.)
Seminar 3.1: Doing it Yourself: Publishing (Maze)
Seminar 3.2: Doing it Yourself: Promotion (Maze)
Cost: $139.00, IF REGISTERED PRIOR TO JUNE 4, 2012; $155.00 thereafter.
Register Online
Bios:
Carolyn R. Tomlin has published 8 books and over 3,600 magazine articles in both the secular and Christian market. She has a B. A. degree from Union University, a M. Ed. from the University of Memphis with a concentration in early childhood education, and an endorsement in supervision and administration. Tomlin has taught in public schools and served as Assistant Professor of Education at Union University. As grant coordinator for the Jackson-Madison County Schools, she secured federal, state and corporate funding for grades K-12. She is a frequent speaker for writing workshops at churches and universities. Hobbies include traveling, gardening, reading and sharing quiet times with family and friends. Through the use of photography, she illustrates travel and gardening magazine articles. She and her husband, Dr. Matt Tomlin, have two adult children and six grandchildren. They make their home in Jackson, TN. For more information: Carolyn.tomlin@yahoo.com or the web page: www.CarolynTomlin.com.
Denise George has been writing and publishing for 35 years! She has authored 25 books, and had published more than 1500 articles for magazines such as Redbook, Essence, Guideposts, Decision, and many others. She teaches "The Writing Minister" (writing-to-publish) course for seminarians at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, AL. Her latest book is While the World Watched (Carolyn McKinstry with Denise George), released Feb. 1, 2011. Denise studied journalism at Harvard University and holds a master‘s of divinity equivalent from studies at Southern Seminary, Ruschlikon Theological Seminary, and Beeson Divinity School. Denise is married to Dr. Timothy George, founding dean of Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. She is mother to two children, Christian and Alyce. Her hobbies include spending time in solitude, spending time with friends, reading, writing,
traveling, and fishing. You may contact Denise George at cdwg@aol.com or visit her website at www.authordenisegeorge.com.
