Spring Writer's Day 2008
Consultation Guidelines
April 12, 2008

Please study each speaker’s area of expertise before you sign-up for a consultation.
Know exactly what each speaker is looking for and make your fifteen minute consultation
a huge success.

My consultation time is at ____________ with _______________________.

• Please study the following guidelines before signing up with a speaker.
• Please do not sign up with a speaker who has no knowledge in your field.
• Please keep your appointment.
• Please show up a few minutes early. This helps the speakers stay on time and not go over with
  other appointments.
• Please be prepared: Know what questions you want to ask; have your materials in the proper
  format and available.

Nancy C. Anderson/Tonya Ruiz: Author and Speakers
We are available to discuss the following aspects of writing and speaking: turning articles into books; writing speeches; writing for the web; marketing ideas; developing your personal style; branding brainstorming; writing with a partner; radio and TV interview tips.

Dan Benson: Editorial Director for NavPress
NavPress is about spiritual transformation, disciple-building, and growing in Christ. We want to help Christians grow in love and knowledge of God's Word and its application to real life. *Topics we are not considering at this time: fiction, children's books, personal life stories or biographies, poetry, or stand-alone Bible studies (i.e. not part of an existing series).

Brian Bird: Screenwriter
I am available to discuss film business, as well as story pitches and filmed book adaptations.

Diana Glyer: P.h.D., Author and Teacher
I am available to discuss managing the writing process, overcoming writers block, participating in writing groups, and succeeding at collaborative projects. *Nonfiction preferred.

Cathy Marie Hake: Author
I love meeting authors who have a burning desire to serve the Lord with their writing and show a teachable spirit. I enjoy both historical and contemporary work along the entire continuum of novella, category, and full-length formats. Facts need to be well-researched and realistic so I can suspend disbelief even if the story is fictional. *Dark chocolate and a sense of humor are always a plus.

Bonnie Hanson: Author and Speaker
No more than five pages double spaced to consider. Can be story, article, puzzle, proposal, curriculum, query letter, beginning of book mss, etc.--can be for any age. *Only thing I'm not experienced with: movie scripts.

Robyn Henk: Author and Speaker
I am excited to speak to anyone about developing articles or books re: Personal or biographical subjects, Christian Living, and/or Scriptural based curriculum, as well as discussing the writing process and the discipline of writing as a calling.

Kathy Ide: Author, Editor and Speaker
I’m looking to meet with attendees who are serious about polishing their work and/or honing their craft, whether they’re planning to self-publish or submit to a commercial publisher or just learn how to be a better writer. *All genres, except poetry, accepted.

Pat Stockett Johnston: Author, Teacher and Speaker
Devotionals 200-250 words in length that begin with a scripture verse that supports the main idea of the devotional. If the writers want to submit their devotionals to a specific magazine or E-zine, I will compare their devotionals to the writer's guidelines they provide for those publications.

Beverly Lewis: Award Winning Novelist
Let's discuss your writing journey *(no manuscripts or writing samples, please!), from one heart to another. I'm here for your encouragement, to cheer you on. My forte is contemporary women's fiction (set in Amish country) with an historical "feel," also fiction books for all ages of young readers.

Chip MacGregor: Literary Agent
I’m looking for commercial fiction and nonfiction adult properties. I’m not looking for poetry, children’s books, cookbooks, personal stories, academic, or screenplays.

Kathi Macias: Author, Editor and Speaker
Bring your dreams, as well as your manuscripts. I’m willing to talk/pray about either or both. My only caveat: DREAM BIG!

Andy Meisenheimer: Fiction/Non-fiction Acquisitions Editor for Zondervan
I’d love to see some good speculative fiction, some legal thrillers or crime thrillers, maybe a postmodern literary novel or something totally out of the box. In nonfiction, I’m looking specifically for narrative nonfiction, memoirs, books from Gen Xers with a postmodern worldview, socio-cultural commentary. **I’m not looking for: contemporary women’s fiction, romance fiction, inspirational suspense or serial killer fiction.

Alison Strobel Morrow: Novelist
I'm available to discuss women's contemporary fiction *(not romance, though having a romantic element as one facet of your plot is fine)--the edgier the better! I'm also available to simply talk about the writing process, honing your craft--whatever is on your writing mind. *If you specifically want to discuss your manuscript, bring either a) a specific scene (5 double spaced pages max) you want to me to critique or work on with you, b) your full outline, or c) your plot synopsis. Haven't gotten that far? Bring what you've got (even if it's just a vague idea) and we'll work on it together!

Susan Titus Osborn: Director of the Christian Communicator Manuscript Critique Service
I will answer your questions regarding what publishers are looking for, help you develop your ideas, discuss your proposal, or help you find the appropriate market. *Susan officially represents B&H Publishing Group, New Hope Publishers (non-fiction), and Howard Books (fiction).

Sallie A. Rodman: Author and Speaker
I would like to help writers who are new or looking to break into print. I write non-fiction, memoir, self-help, humor and inspirational writing. I would love to see future submissions for anthologies and critique them. *I prefer not to do fiction, romance, chick-lit or fantasy.

B.J. Taylor: Published Author and Speaker
I’m willing to talk about what you are writing and your goals for the future. Let’s discuss ways you can make your dream come true.