Write2Ignite's Master Class on Chapter Books

Write2Ignite provides education, inspiration, and encouragement to Christians who write for children and young adults. We do this by offering services and resources, and by creating a positive network consisting of both new and seasoned professionals.

As many of you know, I'm part of the Write2Ignite team. One of the main ways that our organization helps writers is by providing biannual virtual Master Classes.  Our fall class on September 23 features the talented and accomplished author of many Imagination Station books, Marianne Hering who will teach about writing chapter books.

Look at the Master Class schedule and you'll see that each of Marianne's three classes will be followed up by breakout sessions with a W2I team member. Since I'm one of the breakout leaders I had a peek at the worksheets that Kathy O'Neill created--and they're going to lead to lively brainstorming, discussion, and writing!

The class is $69.00 and you register here. Remember, middle or high school students attend at the discounted rate of $49.00.

I'm looking forward to hearing our guest editors' presentations. We'll hear from Laura Derico, Acquisitions Editor at David C. Cook, and Jennifer Lowry, Publisher and Editor at Monarch Books. Both editors said they would be open to W2I submissions after the class. 

In addition to a packed day, we have FOURTEEN books to give away as door prizes!!  Look at this amazing list:

                     By Marianne Hering:

In Fear of the Spear

Trouble on the Orphan Train

Inferno in Tokyo

Madman in Manhattan

Escape to the Hiding Place

Light in the Lions' Den

 

 

By Tim Shoemaker: 

Escape From the Everglades

The Deep End

Every Hidden Thing 

Easy Target  

 

Books published by David C. Cook:

 

The Action Bible Easter: 25 Stories About Jesus' Resurrection

 

Clever Cub Forgives a Friend – by Bob Hartman & Steve Brown 

 

Clever Cub Invites Someone New by Bob Hartman & Steve Brown

 

The Heart Who Wanted To Be Whole by Beth Guckenberger & Irina Mileo

Want to catch a glimpse of Marianne's magnetic personality? Read her post on the W2I blog, "So Why Isn't War and Peace a Chapter Book?"

Come ready to learn, grow, and be challenged. Who knows, there might be a chapter book series at the tip of your fingers! I hope to see you there!

WRITE 2 IGNITE PRESENTS: A MASTER CLASS WITH ANNETTE WHIPPLE!

I am happy to announce that Annette Whipple, author, and speaker is Write2Ignite's next Master Class teacher. Check out her wonderful books!

HERE ARE THE      CLASS DETAILS:

WHO? Award-winning Annette Whipple, the author of 11 books with 4 more under contract.

WHAT? Writing Nonfiction for Kids and Teens. 

WHERE? On Zoom!

WHEN? September 10, 2022 

WHY? As Annette wrote in "5 Steps To Research When You're Not an Expert," 

For many of us, our goal in writing for all audiences (both Christian and general) and about all topics (both fiction and nonfiction) is to glorify God. Then the work we put into the writing is worth it (even if it is never published). 

FOR MORE INFORMATION on the 3 WORKSHOPS: Click here.

BONUS #1: Editor Wiley Blevins of Reycraft Books will be visiting the Master Class to tell YOU how to submit your manuscript to HIM!

And editor Rachel Pfeiffer of Clubhouse Jr. magazine will be there, too, to tell YOU what she’s looking for in nonfiction articles and how to submit to HER. (Can I tell you a secret? I write nonfiction for Clulbhouse Jr. and it’s one of the best ways for Kidlit writers to break into this coveted magazine!)

BONUS #2: We'll be giving away several of Annette's books including, SCURRY, RIBBIT, and WOOF! 

TO REGISTER: Click here. 

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On a personal note, I am going on vacation for two weeks so you won't be hearing from me for a little bit. I'm going to unplug and enjoy the Canadian Rockies on board the Rocky Mountaineer!

Rumor has it we'll be walking on an ice field. I better go pack some warmer clothes!

Congratulations to Beth Anderson who won F is for FEATHERS and to Danielle Hammelef who won Beyond the Stars.

WRITE TO IGNITE PRESENTS: A Master Class on Writing Devotionals

 I am happy to share that the Spring 2022 Write2Ignite Master Class will be taught by author and speaker, Karen Whiting. Check out the pile of devotionals she's written!

Since the world is still in a Covid/Post-Covid mode, the class will be on Zoom and will be recorded.

Karen has a full day scheduled for all attendees. Take a look:

Session 1 Writing Devotion Basics and the Core Message

• The basics of writing devotions for various age groups.
• Step-by-step instructions on writing devotions.
• What makes a devotion touch readers and impact lives.

Session 2 Polishing the Devotion

• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of sample devotions.
• How to edit for tightness, readability, sense appeal, and take-away.
• A checklist for both strengths and weakness.
• How to accessorize your devotion well.

Session 3: Submitting Devotions and Creating a Collection of Themed Devotions

• How to submit devotions and apply to write devotions for publications who assign devotions to authors.
• A series of devotions can become a book if they are cohesive. How to center around a theme and target a specific intended audience.
• What is the “Big Idea” of a devotional book?
• How to divide the big theme into smaller ones for weeks or months.

IN ADDITION!

Guest speaker, Michelle Medlock Adams will talk about her new children's imprint with End Game Press and Marianne Hering will share what type of parenting tips and hacks she's looking for Focus on the Family.

If you're a Christian writer who wants to break into the devotional market, than this is the class for you!

Here's the link to register. 

To read a sample devotional by Write2Ignite's friend, Lori Hatcher, go here. To read some tips on writing devotionals for kids and adults, read  Jarm Del Boccio's post here.

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Questions? Email me here.

Hope to see you in April on Zoom!