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Susan Page Davis

 
"HIS WORDS FOR OUR WORLD"

WITH AUTHOR & SPEAKER, SUSAN PAGE DAVIS

Susan Page Davis, acclaimed fiction author of Captive Trail, Maine Brides, and Love Finds You in Prince Edward Island, will be our featured speaker for the MFCW Conference with the theme "His Words for our World".

A native of central Maine, Susan Page Davis now lives in Kentucky where she continues to sharpen her quill. With more than thirty books in print she writes romantic suspense, historical romance, and mystery novels.  She has won many prestigious awards for her work, among them the Carol Award (Book of the Year - ACFW), Inspirational Readers Choice Award (RWA), and  Heartsong Award for Favorite Author of the Year (Barbour Publishing).  Susan credits her early years as a freelance journalist for The Morning Sentinel saying, “This experience was a great help in developing fictional characters and writing realistic scenes.”  Susan has also had many non-fiction articles published in magazines and her short stories have appeared in Woman's World, Grit, and Alfred Hitchcok's Mystery Magazine. Prior to her move, Davis was an active member of Maine Fellowship of Christian Writers and conference presenter. She is also a member and national conference instructor for American Christian Fiction Writers.

Susan will share her expertise by presenting two plenary sessions as well
as a fiction workshop.


  Susan Page Davis Website

 




MFCW Conference Schedule

“His Words for our World”

 

 8:15 – 9:00           Sign In/Registration/Meet & Greet

  9:00 – 9:30          Welcome/Orientation

 9:30 – 10:15         Plenary Session 1: Susan Page Davis 

10:15 – 10:30        Break/Book Tables

10:30 – 11:15        Breakout Workshops 1

11:15 – 12:00        Breakout Workshops 2  

12:00 – 1:00        Lunch (not included)

1:00 – 1:15             Welcome Back

1:15 – 2:15             Plenary Session 2:  Susan Page Davis

2:15 – 3:00             Breakout Workshops 3

3:00 – 3:15             Break/Book Tables

3:15 – 4:30             Live Writers Society

4:30 – 5:00             Closing/Commissioning

5:30                         Optional Dinner Out:  Weathervane
 

Please note that meals are not included, although we do provide refreshments during break times.  Click here for a list of local eateries.
Workshop Presenters
Ruth Axtell MorrenChristian Romance Author, Ruth Axtell Morren

Plotting/Pacing Your Story  (Fiction) —  Do you have trouble finishing that manuscript? Do you lose interest midway through? Learn some techniques behind plotting, pacing and character development thta will keep the reader reading from page 1.

Writing a Winning Synopsis  — We all hated outlining papers in school. How do you condense your story AND interest an agent or editor who reads dozens of synopses each day?   Read and analyze a few selling synopses and bring your own to have
                                                    critiqued in this workshop.

                                                    Ruth is a critically acclaimed author of over a dozen historical
                                                    Christian romance novels.  www.ruthaxtellmorren.com

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Rev. Jim DuranSmall Newspaper Editor, Rev. Jim Duran

Pass the Salt Please (Non-Fiction) — Season your journalism to reach readers for Christ. This discussion session will help you envision how to reach a secular audience as well as Christians. Find out about opportunities to write in a new small newspaper!

Jim is the editor and publisher of The Good News Connection and the Executive director of the Bible Society of Maine.
 Good News Connection      Bible Society of Maine

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William E. Cripe, Sr.Non-Fiction Author, William E. Cripe, Sr.

What Aspiring Authors Can Learn From American Idol (General)  — Borders is going under; E-books are taking off and fewer people are reading. Discouraged yet? We'll take a look at the changing world of publishing, it's impact on authors, and how to take advantage of technology to market your work.
I'll talk about how to get started and being realistic.

The author of The Proper Pursuit of Prosperity, Rev. Cripe is the Sr. Pastor of Faith Evangelical Free Church of Waterville, an
                                                        award-winning syndicated columnist, winner of the Amy Writing
                                                        Award.  Cripe's Corner
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Susan Page DavisFiction Author, Susan Page Davis

One Scene at a Time (Fiction)  — Learn how to construct a scene and build your story with scenes that keep the reader wanting to turn the pages.

Susan is our keynote speaker and will also be sharing this workshop. Please see above to learn more about her.

                                 
                                                                      
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Fiction Author, Carla Gade

Write to the Heart (General) — Learn a variety of methods of journaling to fit your style and track God's work in your life.

Carla is an author who will be making her debut with her historical Christian romance novels in 2012 & 2013. She has Been journaling for years and is an avid blogger at  Writing to Distraction.

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Susan PeasleeDevotional Writer, Susan Peaslee

Devoted to Devotional Writing (General)  — Learn about helpful techniques and resources to turn your personal experiences and  Bible verses into inspiring devotions.


Sue is a pastor's wife and a devotional writer. She is also the MFCW Treasurer.
        
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Edie CunninghamChildren's Writers & Missionaries,
Edie Cunningham & Karen Weitzel
Put Words in Their Mouths  (Children's Literature)  —  Does writing dialogue stump you? Come try a zany exercise that will improve your skill and leave you laughing.

Karen Weitzel

                                                       Edie and Karen both serve with Association of Baptists for
                                                       Worldwide Evangelism as writers and teachers under WORD
                                                       Ministries, ABWE's International Department.

                                                        Propel Ministries -   Edie Cunningham , Karen Weitzel
                                                                                           
Vicki Schad
PLEASE NOTICE:   This workshop has be cancelled. I f you have signed up for this class, please make another selection for the same time slot, workshop session 2.  Thank you.

                       Non-Fiction Author, Vicki Schad
Revitalizing Your Writing (General)  — Discover how to breathe new life into your writing using stronger words and grammar skills.

A non-fiction author, Vicki is MFCW's long standing president and a piano instructor.


Workshop Electives at a Glance
Please select 3, 1 for each breakout session.
Space may be limited.

FICTION TRACK - A
NON-FICTION TRACK - B
GENERAL WRITING TRACK - C

BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS 1  

A –  Plotting/Pacing Your Story (Fiction) with Ruth Axtell Morren 

B – Pass the Salt Please (Non-Fiction) with Jim Duran

C – Write to the Heart (General) with Carla Olson Gade

BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS 2  

A –  One Scene at a Time (Fiction) with Susan Page Davis

B – What Aspiring Authors Can Learn From American Idol (General)
       with William E. Cripe

 C – NEW! Put Words in Their Mouths (Children's Literature) with Edie Cunningham and Karen Weitzel
 CANCELED: Revitalizing Your Writing (General) with Vicki Schad

BREAKOUT WORKSHOPS 3  

A –  Writing Christian a Winning Synopsis with Ruth Axtell Morren 

B – Pass the Salt Please (Non-Fiction) with Jim Duran (repeat)

C – Devoted to Devotional Writing (General) with Susan Peaslee

 

Conference Highlights

CRITIQUES   — (closed)

Fiction critique sessions available for an additional $25.  Please contact for more information.

Critique participants will be notified of appointment slots arranged during the conference schedule on conference day.

About Live Writers Society: 

This well loved feature of our conference gives conferees the opportunity to read a brief piece of their own writing before the entire group. Limit 2 minutes.

Participants may be limited based on number of attendees. There will be a sign up sheet at the conference.


A “Networking Table” will be available to share business cards, brochures, etc.

Book tables will be available to display/sell original writing by conferees. Each author is responsible for their own items & sales. Please request table space.


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