Lancaster Christian Writers resumes its monthly
meetings Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd (off Hwy
30 across from Costco) from 9:30AM-12 noon (registration opens
at 9). Join us in welcoming international suspense novelist Dwight Kopp, who will be sharing from
personal experience, as he terms it, “how to be a Christian and still write
about really bad people.”
SPEAKER: Author, speaker and
storyteller, Dwight Kopp was born and raised in Zambia, Africa. By the age of 14
he had fourteen different countries stamped in his passport. He’s studied five
languages, and eaten elephant, hippo, (tastes like beef, mostly), crocodile and
flying ants. Currently residing in Pennsylvania, Dwight works as a realtor,
contractor, writer and speaker— which is the nice way of saying, Dwight really
isn’t sure what he’s going to do when he grows up. He is author of The Moderator
Series, The Zambezi Chronicles trilogy and Made in Africa.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: “Mummies, Man-eaters, and Militants”.
Complications define character. But not all complications are created
equal. If — in the writing process — you don’t face momentary panic about how
to get your character out of his latest pickle, then turn up the heat, throw off
restraint and remember, not all the problems you faced were covered in Sunday
School.
SUPER SATURDAY 2015!!
LCW’s one day conference is over for another year. It was a
great day from its powerful beginning challenge from missionary author and
speaker Grace Fabian through LBC’s delicious lunch buffet and workshops. We
enjoyed our best attendance ever. If you didn’t make it this year, do put it on
your calendar for next!
CHRISTIAN
WRITERS CONFERENCES: Spring is finally here, just the time to
begin thinking about attending a full-length Christian writers conference this
summer. PA is blessed with three within driving distance, St. Davids CWC (Grove City, PA) June
24-28, Montrose CWC (Scranton, PA), July
19-24, and Greater Philadelphia CWC July
29-August 1. A number of past LCW faculty will be teaching at each, including
Jeanette Windle, Dave Fessenden, Carol Wedeven, Gayle Roper, Amy Deardon, Marsha
Hubler, and many more. Beyond the learning opportunities, a writers conference
is the best way to connect directly with agents and editors. All three have
scholarships available, so don’t let finances be a stumbling block.
As
always, email any additional questions or concerns to jeanette@jeanettewindle.com
Blessings,
Jeanette
Windle
President, Lancaster Christian Writers