Creative Writing Workshop, Part II

Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to explore abandoned houses, travel to unique places, and spend hours reading old books and dreaming up new stories. The award-winning author of more than thirty books, most of those historical and contemporary fiction, Melanie enjoys researching and weaving together inspirational stories including The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, Memories of Glass, and Catching the Wind. Her novels have won five Carol Awards, the ForeWord Religious Novel of the Year, and an Audie Award. Melanie also enjoys teaching creative writing at conferences throughout the Pacific Northwest and as an adjunct professor at Corban University. More information about her journey is available at melaniedobson.com

From Spark to Story: Do you have the spark of an idea for a novel? Or maybe you have an entire story burning in your head and you’re ready to organize the blaze? This workshop will begin at the concept stage and give both new and experienced writers a detailed map of the eight major elements needed—including strong opposition, heroic characters, and a persuasive message—to write a novel across genres that will engage and inspire readers. 

Q&A Panel featuring Melanie and authors...

Julie Bonn Blank

Julie is the Bestselling Amazon author of Routed to Heaven: How Near-Death Experiences, Afterlife Testimonies And Heavenly Insights Can Help You Live With Intention and a fiction suspense series that highlights healing from human trafficking. She is a sought-after speaker, certified domestic violence advocate, near-death experience survivor, and founder of the advanced, faith-based interactive trauma recovery program Broken Souls Restored—a résumé she never planned on assembling, but the plot kept thickening and life hit “publish” anyway. Read Julie’s Heaven Blog at https://heavenblog.org and view her website at https://juliebonnblank.com.

Kendy Pearson

Kendy spent decades teaching high school before stepping into a professional writing career. She is a multi-award-winning historical fiction author and owner of Pear Blossom Books—purposeful publishing where craft meets calling. She teaches writing workshops across the U.S. and enjoys connecting with Jesus-loving writers and readers.