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Best Kept Secret: World invited - Wisconsin Writer's Conference - Aug 23-28, 2009

What:  Wisconsin Writer's Conference

When:  August 23-28, 2009

Where:  Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin

Call:  920 294-3323

You've heard about those little best kept secret events and locations, right?  Well this is one of them, and just remember, you heard it here first! 

Do you like to write and relax? Would you like to spend a week with other writers in a gorgeous, peaceful setting on a beautiful Wisconsin lake learning and talking about writing? Fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, spiritual, humorous, song writing, and more!  And because this is Wisconsin's best kept secret, you'll be able to get quality time with the workshop and seminar presenters - even breaking bread with them at breakfast, lunch and dinner!  This is simply a must attend event for any English speaking writer anywhere in the world. 

If this appeals to you, then please plan to attend.  I will be attending and instructing a class for this Wisconsin Writer's Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI from August 23-28, 2009. This is a week long event (Sun-Fri) designed to teach you how to improve your writing skills. You don't have to attend for the entire week, you can attend for just a day if you like. 

Take a mini vacation in this lovely, gorgeous, peaceful, jewel of a setting right on the lake! They serve fabulous meals in a gorgeous Dining Hall overlooking Green Lake - every meal is a buffet, plus snacks - no weight loss this week!

This event is billed as a Christian Writer's Conference - but is open to anyone who likes to write!  The workshops and seminars get right down to business.  The presenters come from a variety of backgrounds.  In the mornings and evenings, there are optional worship sessions to attend. 

There are panel discussions with the presenters in the evenings and a writer's banquet on the final night.  As I recall from last year, the workshops are designed to inspire a story or two out of you, which may then be presented at the writer's banquet, and there are awards/rewards/recognition.

Here are some of the afternoon classes scheduled for the week:

• Marshall Cook – Marketing Shorter Nonfiction Submissions; Marketing Longer Fiction & Nonfiction

• Sheila Hansen, Interfaith Minister (yours truly) - Writing on the Internet and Making It Profitable

• Rebecca Irwin-Diehl – Writing Dramatic Dialog

• John Lehman (highly recommended - I took his non-fiction workshop last year and it was top quality) - Brochures, Newsletters, Ads & Business Letters: How to Write So Readers Respond

• Mary Pierce – Humor Writing in a Memoir Style

• Carol Pierskalla – Writing for & Working with Older Adult Writers

• Cindi Umstadt & Laurie Wallace – Song Writing & Publishing

• Cassandra Williams – Writing Opportunities with National Ministries, ABCUSA

• Beth Ziarnik – Designing Your Own Web site; Writing for Anthologies

There will also be week long workshops held in the morning - you choose one class for the week. There are writing workshops on Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Curriculum, and Publishing.

(The above photo is the view of the Lakefront from the Dining Hall.)

For more details - see the PDF brochure flyer here:  (please give it a few seconds to load)

http://glcc.org/glcc/files/conferences/Christian%20Writers%20Conference%202009.pdf

You can also visit www.glcc.org and select 'conferences' and then look for the Christian Writers  Conference from August 23-28, 2009.

Call the Green Lake Conference Center to make a reservation at 920 294-3323.

Please let them know you were referred by InterfaithSpiritQuest.com !  Thanks for stopping by!

Interfaith Spirit Quest Members List of Links & Resources

The following links - in no particular order - have been collected from people who have attended local Interfaith Spirit Quest meet ups.  We will continue to add more links to this list as people provide them. 

The Interview with God
Beautiful presentation with breathtaking photographic images that follow a sequence of questions and thoughts presumably between us and God.

Urantia Book - Fellowship Site
The Urantia Book is for people interested in life; for people who want something more than mere religion; for people who would like to discover their highest spiritual and personal potentials.

Urantia Book - Foundation Site
The Urantia Book, first published by Urantia Foundation in 1955, claims to have been presented by celestial beings as a revelation to our planet, Urantia. Many who have read it accept this assertion.

Truth Book
Truth Book is a Urantia Book website.  The Urantia Book is a revelation of truth to our world. It provides a profound new vision of the relationship between God and humankind, portraying the friendliness, unity and harmony of the cosmos. The Urantia Book gives a vitally insightful presentation of our planetary history and an inspiring portrayal of the life and teachings of Jesus.

Bible Gateway
Research the Bible, look up Bible passages in different translations.

Spirituality
Spirituality.com is a web site designed to help anyone, no matter what his or her religious beliefs, to lean on "the sustaining infinite" and access its blessings through the healing influence of Christian Science.

Dharma Seed
A website dedicated to preserving and sharing Western Buddhist Vipassana Teachings.  Explore and take nourishment from these heartfelt teachings.

Noetic Sciences
Conducts and sponsors leading-edge research into the potentials and powers of consciousness—including perceptions, beliefs, attention, intention, and intuition. The Institute explores phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional scientific models, while maintaining a commitment to scientific rigor.

Steve Pavlina
Personal Development blogger and author. He has written more than 700 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality.

Center To Be
Honors the universal Mystery we name God found in spiritual traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, many Eastern philosophies and indigenous wisdoms; offers individuals of all faith traditions and spiritual beliefs opportunities to explore a deeper relationship with God.

Philosophy Works
The School of Practical Philosophy.  Philosophy Works is a series of 10-weekly meetings designed to encourage students to gain access to inner happiness, wisdom and strength. The basic assumption of the course is that within each of us is an inexhaustible source of nourishment, well-being and understanding.

Landmark Education
Global educational enterprise offering The Landmark Forum and graduate courses that are innovative, effective, and immediately relevant.  Create opportunities for extraordinary results and enhance the quality of your life.

Center for Nonviolent Communication - Nonviolent Communication (also called Compassionate Communication) can be used in any interaction. NVC provides practical skills in language, awareness, and using power to communicate in ways that inspire compassionate giving and receiving toward meeting the needs of all concerned.

.......to be continued - more links will be added as we receive them - please check back from time to time.  Thank you for stopping by.

Christian Writers Conference - Green Lake, WI - Aug 23-28, 2009

Do you like to write? Would you like to spend a week with other writers learning and talking about writing? Fiction, non-fiction, inspirational, humorous, song writing, and more!

I will be attending and instructing a class for the Christian Writers Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, WI from August 23-28, 2009. This is a week long event (Sun-Fri) designed to teach you how to improve your writing skills. Take a mini vacation in this lovely, gorgeous, peaceful, jewel of a setting right on the lake! They serve fabulous meals in a gorgeous Dining Hall - every meal is a buffet, plus snacks - no weight loss that week!

Here are some of the afternoon classes scheduled for the week:

• Marshall Cook – Marketing Shorter Nonfiction Submissions; Marketing Longer Fiction & Nonfiction

• Sheila Hansen - Writing on the Internet and Making It Profitable

• Rebecca Irwin-Diehl – Writing Dramatic Dialog

• John Lehman (this guy is highly recommended - I took his non-fiction workshop last year) - Brochures, Newsletters, Ads & Business Letters: How to Write So Readers Respond

• Mary Pierce – Humor Writing in a Memoir Style

• Carol Pierskalla – Writing for & Working with Older Adult Writers

• Cindi Umstadt & Laurie Wallace – Song Writing & Publishing

• Cassandra Williams – Writing Opportunities with National Ministries, ABCUSA

• Beth Ziarnik – Designing Your Own Web site; Writing for Anthologies

There will also be week long workshops held in the morning - you choose one class for the week. There are writing workshops on Fiction, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Curriculum, and Publishing.

For more details - see the PDF brochure flyer here:

http://glcc.org/glcc/files/conferences/Christian%20Writers%20Conference%202009.pdf

You can also visit www.glcc.org and select 'conferences' and then look for the Christian Writers  Conference from August 23-28, 2009.

You can call the Green Lake Conference Center to make a reservation at 920 294-3323.

Please let them know you were referred by InterfaithSpiritQuest.com !  Thanks for stopping by!