Writing and Teaching Corner

Kevin accepts the Memphis Black Writer’s Conference
2004 Best New Gospel Radio Show Award, Memphis, TN
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Greater Philadelphia Christian Writer’s Conference (regional) Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In operation for almost thirty years, this regional conference attracts national best-selling authors, editors, publishers, recording artists, and publishing agents for the sole purpose of honoring God through the gift of writing. Experienced industry professionals share their knowledge with new writers over a three day time period. It is held on the second weekend in August each year. Teaches: ‘Working with the Media,’ ‘Book Promotion,’ and ‘Start to Finish for the First-Time Author.’
Founder and Director: Mrs. Marlene Bagnull
http://www.writehisanswer.com
Memphis Black Writer’s Conference and Southern Film Festival (national), Memphis, Tennessee. Member: International/Christian Executive Advisory Board & 2007 Author’s Hall of Fame award winner. This national writer’s conference is held on the fourth weekend in April of each year. Saturday morning events begin with a prayer breakfast featuring Christian authors, musicians, and ministers. Join us!
Moderator: Christian authors panel discussion
Founder and Director: Mr. Lawrence Wayne
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/blackwritersconf/
Black Writer’s Guild of Maryland (regional).
Each year, BWG hosts a seminar/workshop on behalf of the readers and aspiring writers that live in the state of Maryland. We also host the “Author’s Tent” at the Baltimore Book Festival each September (third weekend). This event draws a plethora of bookreaders and authors from across the country and is recognized as one of this country’s top book festival’s. Teaches: “The A-B-C’s of Book Marketing.”
President: Mrs. Margaret Pagan
http://www.blackwritersguild.org
National Christian Writer’s Workshop and Book Expo (national).
The mission is to build a legacy for adult and children literacy that will last forever. The goal is to foster an inspiring event that will bridge the gap between aspiring writers and literary experts, who have exercised their craft in the publishing industry. We are dedicated to providing the information, tools, resources, and education to help writers perfect their craft and promote the gospel. Teaches: “Marketing Your Book.”
Founder and President: Antonio Crawford
http://www.nationalchristianwritersconference.com
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Word Power International Black Book Festival (London England).
London’s leading African/Caribbean Independent Bookshop hosts this annual international book festival for authors of all genres. Held in October of each year, to coincide with Black History Month in the United Kingdom, this month-long event celebrates writings by a plethora of authors from around the world.Teaches: “Christian Publishing.”
Founder: Emmanuel Amevor
eamevor@centerprisetrust.org.uk
Current workshops on “How to Get Published” (designed specifically to meet your needs):
To learn more about the ABC’s of getting published and generating multiple book sales, schedule one of these four workshops or seminars at your church, writer’s conference, or your organization:
1. “From Start to Finish for the First-Time Author”
2. “Understanding the Four Book Markets – Retail, Wholesale, Consumer and Trade”
3. “Internet Marketing”
4. “Christian Publishing – An Overview.”







