Ann is available to
teach workshops for conferences or writers groups.
The following topics are currently available:
1. NEW Every Writer Needs One! How to Choose a Freelance Editor 10 things you need to know about freelance editors. Find out from an experienced freelancer.
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2. The Write Word Makes All the difference The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.—Mark Twain. This workshop is a study of words and phrases that are commonly misused.
1. NEW Every Writer Needs One! How to Choose a Freelance Editor 10 things you need to know about freelance editors. Find out from an experienced freelancer.
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2. The Write Word Makes All the difference The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.—Mark Twain. This workshop is a study of words and phrases that are commonly misused.
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3. Make a Clean Sweep:
Clean Up Word Clutter – Tight
writing is a sign of an accomplished writer. In this seminar, Ann will share some of the things writers tend to
do that scream to a publisher, “This author doesn’t know what she’s doing yet.” Get rid of unnecessary words, duplicate words,
redundancies, passive voice, most --ing
words, and more. Avoid excessive use of “ly” words (adverbs), and preachy
words.
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4. Descriptions that Make
Your Reader Fall in Love with Your Characters Five ways a reader gets acquainted with your
characters: physical description, mannerisms, dialogue, action/reaction, and
introspection. (Use Character chart.)
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5. Fighting Alligators in
Fiction--Learn how to avoid
common problems fiction writers face: Floating Body Parts, Author Intrusion,
Information Dump, Purple Prose, metaphors, mixed metaphors, similes, the five
senses and beyond.
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6. Writing as Therapy: When Life is Hard Parts 1 & 2– Mandy said, “After 27 years, I still think about Daddy every day and I miss him so much at Christmas. Don't take your loved ones for granted; enjoy every moment you have with them.” Discover how to journal, write poetry, and letters to, and in memory of, your loved one, (or a broken relationship, divorce, lost job.) Pouring out your pain and frustration on paper is cheap therapy and a tool for healing. In journaling, you may find your passion and discover you have material you can use in a book.
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7. Extend your Ministry
through Writing Parts 1 & 2--Learn to write biblical radio
dramas that will be translated into many languages and broadcast around the world. It’s
your opportunity to be a missionary in many lands as you write from your home
or office.
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8. Building Your Publishing
Credits – Discover writing opportunities such as church publications,
blogs for other writers, articles, play scripts, short stories, devotionals, Sunday
school curriculum, and book reviews to hone your skills and develop your
writing resume.
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9. Cash flow is important--15 Things You Can
Do to Earn Money – While your novel is in the
publishing process, you can keep a steady cash flow with other writing. Get new
writing ideas in this workshop.
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10. Yes! You Can Learn to
Write – Writing is a skill that
can be learned, but it is not easy. It requires time, training, hard work, and
patience. In this workshop you will learn how to correct some of the most
common problems I have encountered as I have edited manuscripts. A serious
writer will take the time to study and learn how to be the best writer he can
be. (II Tim. 2:15).
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11. The following workshop can be aimed at fiction writers or non-fiction, or it
can work for all writers:Self-Editing--Put $$$ in your pocket – Why learn to self-edit?
Types of editing, resources you’ll need, getting down to the nitty-gritty of
editing fiction and non-fiction
12. Write Pathway Continuing Sessions (4-5 sessions. Content can be broken down into shorter
workshops/seminars with selected topics.)
(a) Polishing the PUGS
(b) Line editing/copyediting
(c)
(d) Proofreading
2016 Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
(1) Writing Articles Your Editor Will Love (Part I & II)
(2) A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
2016 NC Baptist Literacy Missions Conference, Camp Caraway, Asheboro, NC
(1) Teaching children Using the Lipson Method (TCY & ESL)
(2) Witnessing to People of Other Religions (Part I & II)
(a) Polishing the PUGS
(b) Line editing/copyediting
(c)
(d) Proofreading
Conference Workshops taught:
2012 Kentucky Christian Writers Conference:
(1) Fighting Alligators in Fiction
(2) Extend Your Ministry through Writing (Part I & II)
2012 NC Baptist Literacy Missions Conference, Camp Caraway, Asheboro, NC
(1) Storytelling in Literacy Missions
(2) Teaching Reading to Adult New Readers ESL/ARW
2012 MD/DE Literacy Conference, Laural, MD
(1) Teacher’s Bag of Tricks (ESL)
(2) ESL on a Shoestring
2014 Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
(1) Fighting Alligators in Fiction
(2) Writing as Therapy—When Life is Hard
(3) Send the Light: You can be a Missionary
2014 NC Baptist Literacy Missions Conference, Camp Caraway, Asheboro, NC
(1) Yes, You Can Write!
(2) Tricks of the Trade—Teaching ESL(2) A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
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