SHEILA WEBSTER - BECOME A BETTER WRITER (& SPEAKER)

BECOME A BETTER WRITER (& SPEAKER)

 

Sheila has a wealth of experience writing, speaking and editing.  Currently she is in her second year as Editor-In-Chief of Fellowscript, INSCRIBE'S writing magazine.

 

Hold on to your hat as we cover some tips to improve your writing and speaking as a writer!

THE DETAILS !!

INSCRIBE WORDSHOP

WORDS TO LOVE

May 2, 2015

MOOSE JAW, SK

$50 for the day

$55 at the door

 

Includes lunch

all sessions

networking

and blue pencil critique for those who register before April 30, 2015

Register at www.inscribe.org

 

Or email fellowscripteditor@gmail.com

 

Text or call 306-313-3243

 

 

HELD AT:

Salvation Army Church

2 Wintergreen Drive (Just off Thatcher Drive)

 

 

PENNY BUHR JOHNSON - Songwriting

 

 

 

SONGWRITING -

We are extremely excited and blessed to have Moose Jaw's own Penny Buhr Johnson leading us in music this year and teaching a workshop on songwriting.  Worth the Wordshop price alone!

 

.Her sincere, warm vocal style draws you into her heart and her songs with the ease of a gentle summer breeze. She's won several "Golden Heart" awards for gospel music and has performed for audiences throughout central and western Canad and as far away as Branson Missouri USA, Mexico and of course in her home province of Saskatchewan! A gifted pianist, songwriter and perfomer, Penny Buhr Johnson; contemporary alternative,  jazz, folk,  inspirational singer/songwriter, instrumentalist and an artist.

RUTH SNYDER - Author Media Kits

 

AUTHOR MEDIA KITS

What is in your kit and how you present yourself will influence how professional you look.  Ruth is an excellent resource and speaker on this topic.

 

 

 Ruth L. Snyder was privileged to spend the first 10 years of her life in southern Africa where her parents served as missionaries. From there her family moved to Canada, settling in Three Hills, Alberta. Ruth enjoyed her years as a "staff kid" at Prairie and is grateful for the biblical grounding she received there. She now resides close to Glendon (the pyrogy capital of Alberta, Canada) with her husband and five young children. Ruth enjoys writing articles, devotionals, short stories, and Christian fiction. She is a member of The Word Guild and The Christian PEN. Ruth currently serves as the President of InScribe Christian Writers' Fellowship.

Ruth's children have taught her many things about living with special needs. She is a strong advocate and spent several years serving on the local public school board.

Ruth loves her job teaching Music for Young Children. She is fascinated by children's imaginations and enjoys helping young children learn the basics of music through play.

In her spare time, Ruth enjoys reading, crafts, volunteering in her local community, photography, and travel. Several years ago, Ruth and her family traveled through 28 States in 30 days! Find out more about Ruth and her writing at http://ruthlsnyder.com

BRAD DOERKSEN - Writing so People Want to Read

WRITING SO PEOPLE WANT TO READ

Brad brings depth and light to the subject of your writing and why people will be drawn to read it.  Whatever your type of writing you can benefit from Brad's wisdom drawn from editing, publishing, reading, marking academic papers or his breadth of knowledge as a librarian and college instructor.

BRAD IS HEAD LIBRARIAN AT ARCHIBALD LIBRARY

Biography

Brad is a prairie boy, born and raised in Manitoba, though he has lived and studied in all four western provinces. Having worked in the Archibald Library since 2001, he likes the diversity that his job brings; from book selection and collecting statistics to managing a budget, changing light bulbs, and sorting books, no two days are ever the same in the library. He enjoys helping students learn, whether it's the history of Christianity, how to find information in the library, or doing better research. Brad is also grateful for the opportunity to be actively involved in the life of a local church. He's an avid fan of hockey and football (go Jets and Bombers), and enjoys cycling and canoeing.

Research Interests

Brad's primary research interests relate to the history of Christian life and thought. He has studied the ways Jonathan Edwards's writings on revival were used by both supporters and detractors of the Toronto Blessing. He also has an interest in the various ways Christians responded to the aftermath of Constantine's conversion.

Notable Publications

·         "A Different Kind of Embedded Librarian"The Christian Librarian. (forthcoming)"

·         "The Blue Sweater" [book review] The Christian Librarian. 54, no.1 (Spring 2011) 34

·         "A Fragile Stone: The Emotional Life of Simon Peter" [book review]The Christian Librarian. 47, no. 2 (Spring 2004) 74-75.

·         "Did Jonathan Edwards Change His Mind?" inScholarship in the Plain: Essays in Honour of Bruce Hindmarshed. Carla Hoffmann. Caronport, SK: Vanidee Press, 2001.

Brad is a member of Many Library Associations in North America

 

HANNAN SIMS - Writing As Art

WRITING AS ART

-          Falling into the trap of just producing words is not what we should do as reflective writers.  Hannah will use a variety of creative ways to show you how to make writing an artistic endeavor that is both satisfying and long lasting.

 

 

 

Hannah will speak on Writing as Art. She is passionate that people do not produce just for productions sake. Writing should be satisfying, creative and memorable.

Hannah Sims – artist, poet, photographer, academic.  Hannah’s reflective nature has led her to see the world differently than most.  She has a deep love for God, nature and her family.  She has travelled through many countries and seen all sides of life on planet earth. 

 

Assistant Director at Imprint

Muskoka Woods, ON

Editing for Academics and Writers

Grad of Briercrest BA in Applied Linguistics TEOSL

With History and Biblical minors

KEYNOTE - JANICE DICK - WORDS TO LOVE

WORDS TO LOVE

 

 

Janice will inspire and motivate you to reflect and produce some of your best work yet!

 

She is a passionate speaker and author.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Janice L. Dick began writing intentionally in 1989, then continued to learn through courses and conferences. In 2001 she began her first novel, followed by two sequels. These historical novels were released in 2002, 2003, and 2004, the first two winning first place in The Word Guild's Canadian Christian Writing Awards. The third was shortlisted for the same award.

 

Besides her latest historical release, Other Side of the River, Janice has written the almost completed sequel, a contemporary cozy mystery (currently unpublished), a digital Christmas short story titled The Christmas Sweater, a co-authored digital devotional book titled Uplifting Devotionals III, book reviews, guest blogs, articles, short stories, devotionals, stories for children, and a bit of poetry.

 

Her editing experience includes a church history book, two chap books, a devotional volume, a women's event book, several children's books and an annual women's conference magazine. She has mentored other writers, and her writing memberships include www.ink in Humboldt, InScribe Christian Writers' Fellowship, American Christian Fiction Writers, The Word Guild and Saskatchewan Writers Guild. She is an Advanced Toastmaster Silver.

 

Janice lives with her husband on a farm on the Saskatchewan Canadian prairies. They have three married children and ten amazing grandchildren.