Happy New Year!!! Can you believe 2018 is already here? With the current cold snap, you may not be feeling like crawling out from under the quilts, much less outdoors. But as a writer, what better way to kick-start this New Year than joining your fellow Lancaster Christian Writers on Saturday, January 20, 2018, 9:30AM-12 noon at Lancaster Alliance Church, (210 Pitney Rd; off Hwy 30 across from Costco). Historian and novelist JP Robinson will be sharing the art of researching and writing historical fiction. You write neither fiction nor historical? The basic principles will help revolutionize your writing, regardless of genre.SPEAKER: Author, teacher and international speaker, JP Robinson has turned his talents to promoting the Gospel through the written word. JP began writing as a teen for the Times Beacon Records newspaper in New York and won local recognition for his literary works. His historical fiction novels are high-adrenaline plots laced with unexpected twists. JP holds degrees in both English and French and is currently drafting his third novel.
Born to praying parents who were told by medical doctors that having children was impossible, JP Robinson writes to awaken faith in a living God. His inspiring novel, Twiceborn, offers a stunning perspective on the power of grace and true conversion. Click here for an author interview. JP lives with his wife and children in Pennsylvania. Visit his website at www.jprobinsonbooks.com.
WORKSHOP: "Revolutionize the Art of Historical Fiction." This interactive workshop showcases four ways to supercharge your historical pieces. Explore the benefits of writing historical fiction and discover how you can leave your mark on history while bringing the past to life.Our workshop will detail how to:
- Choose the right time & place for your novel.
- Depict authentic historical characters.
- Create an emotionally-gripping historical plot.
- Maintain the balance between the "historical" and the "fictional."
SUPER SATURDAY 2018!!: And keep your eye open for info on LCW's one-day conference Saturday, April 7th, at Lancaster Bible College. We should have a flyer ready by end of month. Current faculty lineup includes New York bestselling author Loree Lough, author and conference speaker Pierre Eade, magazine writer Donna Brennan, novelists Shawn Smucker and Rita Gerlach, Tyndale bestselling author Lynn Eib, conference director, editor, and author Marlene Bagnull, and more.
WORKSHOP/DEVOTIONAL SPEAKERS: We do have some openings for devotional speakers (5-10 minutes with focus on writing) in coming months as well as for workshop speakers for May/June, so if you are interested in giving a devotional or have a suggestion for workshop speaker, drop an email to: jeanette@jeanettewindle.com
CRITIQUE GROUPS: We will be making time as well for our usual peer critique groups, so if you have a piece for critiquing, please bring 10 copies of up to 1500 words.
As always, email questions or concerns to jeanette@jeanettewindle.com
Blessings,
Jeanette Windle
President, Lancaster Christian Writers
