New Things GGA for Our Writing, Speaking, and Storytelling Sisters!
November 21, 2011
The Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise is all about faith, fun, and friendship – and now we’re adding something more:
Writer & Speaker Workshops
When Lysa TerKeurst, our host, heard many of our cruisers’ interests in writing and speaking, she asked if we could add a workshop or two. We were so excited, we added SIX!
Lysa also invited some of her publishing friends and editors with major publishing houses to meet with interested cruisers on board. Only 40 appointments are available; first come, first served.
Oh, and one more thing – Lysa is offering a $100 per stateroom discount when you book and mention her name. This discount is in addition to our already low payment plans to help you girls out!
We’re so excited about these newest additions to the Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise, and we hope you enjoy them along with us. Call 1-800-889-5265 for more information or to book your stateroom today, and learn with us how to tell your story as part of God’s story!
Writer & Speaker Workshops
When Lysa TerKeurst, our host, heard many of our cruisers’ interests in writing and speaking, she asked if we could add a workshop or two. We were so excited, we added SIX!
Lysa also invited some of her publishing friends and editors with major publishing houses to meet with interested cruisers on board. Only 40 appointments are available; first come, first served.
Oh, and one more thing – Lysa is offering a $100 per stateroom discount when you book and mention her name. This discount is in addition to our already low payment plans to help you girls out!
We’re so excited about these newest additions to the Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise, and we hope you enjoy them along with us. Call 1-800-889-5265 for more information or to book your stateroom today, and learn with us how to tell your story as part of God’s story!
When you book your cruise, you will receive a registration form to sign up for all the workshops (at no extra charge!)
Writer/Speaker Workshops
The Power of a Story — Lysa TerKeurst
Event planners want speakers who create life-change and lasting impressions. Effective storytelling is not only one of the oldest tools of communication; it is also one of the most powerful!
In this practical and inspiring session, you’ll learn to:
- Use everyday illustrations to communicate life-changing truths
- Incorporate key components that every great story needs
- Tell stories in a way that keeps your audience engaged
- Weave your stories with Biblical truths that motivate listeners to take action in their lives
Fundamentals of Non-fiction — Glynnis Whitwer
Whether you are writing a blog, magazine article, or a book, you need the basics to get started. This workshop gives you the foundation to create a compelling piece of non-fiction.
Join Glynnis as she walks you through the fundamentals of non-fiction. You’ll learn to:
- Create attention-getting titles
- Hook the reader with your first words
- Create a message that motivates your reader
Building Your Speaking and Writing Ministry Platform — Karen Ehman
Have a passion in your heart to write or speak? Ideas in your head about what your key topics would be? Experience in these areas to prove your credibility? Wonderful! But one important component is missing: a platform!
Karen will walk you through the steps for building a strong platform of listeners and readers, proving to publishers and event coordinators that you not only have something significant to say, but there are many out there who desire to hear it! Discover how to:
- Identify your core messages and comprehensive mission
- Establish your unique brand, distinguishing yourself from others
- Market your message and further your mission through traditional printed methods, Internet social sites, and in-person events
- Continually connect with your audience, providing ideas, encouragement, and opportunities for both interaction and spiritual growth
How to Start, Lead, and Maintain an Effective Online Bible Study — Melissa Taylor
In 2011, Melissa led close to 10,000 women in her online Bible studies. Many women are too busy, intimidated, or inconvenienced to join a face-to-face Bible study group. With growing opportunities on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and individual blogs, the Internet has proven to be a great option for women to study God’s Word and to feel accepted and valued as a part of a group.
In this session, you will learn how to:
Start and lead an online Bible study
- Manage registration and mass e-mails
- Integrate video blogs and conference calls into your study
- Maintain a large group while giving it a small group feel
- Share your love and the love of Christ with thousands of women
Marketing Your Message; Expanding Your Ministry – Lysa TerKeurst
Lysa is currently developing a new workshop based on her 20 years in women’s ministry as a leader and speaker. A full description will be available soon!
Publishing Panel with Authors & Editors
Get answers to all your publishing questions, including:
- How do I get my manuscript noticed?
- What’s the best proposal format?
- What kind of books are editors looking for?
- How do I find the right agent for my work?
Editors Info and Booking Appointments
These editors are joining us on the cruise and are taking limited appointments. We have only a handful of slots available. Book soon to secure your meeting! Once you book, you'll receive an email with information on making your editor appointment selection.
Sandra VanderZicht – Associate Publisher & Executive Editor, Zondervan
Sandra acquires only non-fiction, and she’s looking for at least two out of the following in a proposal: great concept, great writing, great platform.
Sandra loves meeting and encouraging budding writers, and she looks forward to meeting you on the Girls Get-A-Way Cruise!
Joyce Dinkins – Managing Editor, New Hope Publishers, www.newhopedigital.com
New Hope seeks non-fiction and fiction works to fulfill their mission: to help Christian believers understand and be radically involved in the mission of God. See examples at their site, including new titles Altar'd, Beyond My Church, Deliver Me from Evil, "Freedom" Series Book 2, Face-to-Face Bible Studies for Women, and God, Grace, and Girlfriends, Mary Snyder's new release that encourages us to have an impact for Jesus Christ in our relationships.
Joyce daily watches for Jesus everywhere, and she looks forward to seeing what He will do in our lives for His glory on the Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise. She believes this cruise is an opportunity of a lifetime that will allow us to bask in God's grace as we seek to serve the Lord Jesus. She is also using this cruise as a getaway gift to herself and her daughter.
Andrea Doering – Executive Editor, Baker-Revel
Andrea is looking for non-fiction in the areas of Self Help, relationships with others, and Christian Living. Baker-Revel rarely accepts first person Memoir/Narrative, so this is something of which to be aware. Baker-Revel also accepts fiction: Historical, Contemporary, Suspense. No Young Adult fiction.
Baker-Revel publishes a total of 60 new titles per year as an imprint. They are also a part of the larger world of Baker Publishing Group, which includes Baker Books, Brazos, Baker Academic, Chosen Books, and Bethany House.
Glynnis Whitwer – Senior Editor, Proverbs 31 Magazine
Proverbs 31 Magazine is looking for articles written from a Christian perspective that encourage and inspire women to live out their faith in the variety of arenas they may find themselves.
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