2018 Speakers
Saturday Evening Keynote Speaker
Kevin Rabas, Kansas Poet Laureate 2016 - 2018
"Keeping it Jazzy: Improvisation and Inspiration"
"Keeping it Jazzy: Improvisation and Inspiration"
Workshops
Jeff Broome, Writer and Historian
“Researching and Writing Historical Non-Fiction: The Story of Susanna Alderdice”
Jeff’s research led him to a fascinating true story. He will share his expertise in this field and entertain you, as well.
“Researching and Writing Historical Non-Fiction: The Story of Susanna Alderdice”
Jeff’s research led him to a fascinating true story. He will share his expertise in this field and entertain you, as well.
Gloria Zachgo
“My Words—My Way”
An introduction to what works for this author, with a discussion on what authors can do to get noticed in the constantly changing environment of publishing.
“My Words—My Way”
An introduction to what works for this author, with a discussion on what authors can do to get noticed in the constantly changing environment of publishing.
Grant Overstake
“Cultural Appropriation: Writing ‘Socially Acceptable’ Content in YA Literature”
What is the mission of young adult fiction? To entertain, educate, or indoctrinate? Who decides what socially acceptable content is for today’s young readers? Should YA authors be willing to rewrite history to make it socially acceptable and inclusive? Or, should we stand our ground as authentic storytellers, even at the risk of losing big-time publishing opportunities? Expect a lively discussion on a hot topic in publishing.
“Cultural Appropriation: Writing ‘Socially Acceptable’ Content in YA Literature”
What is the mission of young adult fiction? To entertain, educate, or indoctrinate? Who decides what socially acceptable content is for today’s young readers? Should YA authors be willing to rewrite history to make it socially acceptable and inclusive? Or, should we stand our ground as authentic storytellers, even at the risk of losing big-time publishing opportunities? Expect a lively discussion on a hot topic in publishing.
Nancy Julien Kopp
“Writing the Personal Essay”
What it is and the key element needed to make it successful.
“Writing the Personal Essay”
What it is and the key element needed to make it successful.
Catherine Hedge
“How to Make Your Writing Come to Life: Use Sense Details and Hold the Moment”
(Be prepared to be involved and share your results with your colleagues.)
“How to Make Your Writing Come to Life: Use Sense Details and Hold the Moment”
(Be prepared to be involved and share your results with your colleagues.)
Catherine Hedge
“Memoir Writing: What We Tell Others: "I plan to write my memoirs one of these days." What We Tell Ourselves: "What if I’m not good enough…or nobody cares?"
Learn strategies for getting started, for maintaining momentum, and memoir publication.
“Memoir Writing: What We Tell Others: "I plan to write my memoirs one of these days." What We Tell Ourselves: "What if I’m not good enough…or nobody cares?"
Learn strategies for getting started, for maintaining momentum, and memoir publication.
Vickie Guillot
“Journaling A Page or Two”
Your journal can become your inspiration to write and a collection of tidbits to deeper understanding. Vickie is a lifetime member of Higher Awareness where she took Journaling Facilitator Training in 2007.
“Journaling A Page or Two”
Your journal can become your inspiration to write and a collection of tidbits to deeper understanding. Vickie is a lifetime member of Higher Awareness where she took Journaling Facilitator Training in 2007.
Kevin Rabas, Kansas Poet Laureate 2016 - 2018
”Using Imagery To Improve Your Poetry and Prose"
Hone your skills with imagery and description to make your poetry and prose vivid, engaging, and lasting. We will study modern and contemporary poets and writers, such as Terrance Hayes, Rita Dove, James Wright, Yusef Komunyakaa, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Aimee Bender, and Donald Barthelme, and spend time sharpening our own skills.
”Using Imagery To Improve Your Poetry and Prose"
Hone your skills with imagery and description to make your poetry and prose vivid, engaging, and lasting. We will study modern and contemporary poets and writers, such as Terrance Hayes, Rita Dove, James Wright, Yusef Komunyakaa, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Aimee Bender, and Donald Barthelme, and spend time sharpening our own skills.
Cynthia Harris, Author
"How To Do Biography"
Author of Hometown Appetites: The Story of Clementine Paddleford, the Forgotten Food Writer Who Chronicled How America Ate, a 2009 Kansas Notable Book and winner of the J. Donald Coffin Memorial Book Award in 2010.
"How To Do Biography"
Author of Hometown Appetites: The Story of Clementine Paddleford, the Forgotten Food Writer Who Chronicled How America Ate, a 2009 Kansas Notable Book and winner of the J. Donald Coffin Memorial Book Award in 2010.
Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Workshop:
Nancy Julien Kopp
“The Benefit and the How-To of Blogging For Writers”
Some writers shudder at the thought of blogging. We’ll discuss the basic ways your writing journey can be helped using this means of reaching readers and editors.
Nancy Julien Kopp
“The Benefit and the How-To of Blogging For Writers”
Some writers shudder at the thought of blogging. We’ll discuss the basic ways your writing journey can be helped using this means of reaching readers and editors.
Sunday Morning Panel:
Songwriter and performer Ken Gustin and song lyric writers Roy Beckemeyer and Roy Stucky will share their experiences and pass along tips. Kris Polansky will moderate the panel.
Songwriter and performer Ken Gustin and song lyric writers Roy Beckemeyer and Roy Stucky will share their experiences and pass along tips. Kris Polansky will moderate the panel.
Ken Gustin
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Roy Beckemeyer
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Roy Stucky
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