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Christian Light Writers and Artists Conference 2019

Plenary: The Word Dwelling in You

Plenary: The Word Dwelling in You

What difference does it make that the Lord lives within us? Steve reflects on the power of the word of Christ living in us. He urges us to maintain our confidence in the transforming power of Jesus.

Plenary: The Word of Christ

Plenary: The Word of Christ

Who is Christ? The Lord of the Church is glorious and of great power. Steve reviews prophecies of Christ's work of redemption and relationship.

Writing: Creative Communication

Writing: Creative Communication

What is creativity? A power given to only the enlightened few? No! Instead, creativity is an acquired skill that takes practice. In this interactive session, we will explore creativity as problem-solving with three components:...

Writing: To Tell or Not to Tell?

Writing: To Tell or Not to Tell?

Insignificant details need to remain in diaries; worthwhile details go in literature. But how can we decipher between the insignificant and worthwhile when writing about personal experiences? Phyllis will draw from her experience...

Writing: Ten Things Editors Wished You Knew

Writing: Ten Things Editors Wished You Knew

Arthur Plotnik said, “You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you. And we edit to let the fire show through the smoke.” What do editors wish you knew about clearing the smoke in your own...

Music: Composing for Congregational Singability

Music: Composing for Congregational Singability

Congregational singability requires a melody that delights and harmony that convinces. Concepts and skills for writing successful four-part harmony include chords, cadences, voice leading, and harmonic progression.

Stories: Using Point of View Effectively

Stories: Using Point of View Effectively

Have you been writing for years but still feel like your storytelling isn’t as engaging or compelling as it could be? Do you wish you were one of those authors whose readers are so drawn in that they think they are the main...

Art: Techniques for Aging Your Characters

Art: Techniques for Aging Your Characters

Do you have trouble finding age-appropriate models? Are you looking for techniques to age a model or make him or her appear younger? Learn the visual clues that help illustrate the aging process. We will practice these techniques...

Articles: How to Write a Doctrinal Article, Part 2

Articles: How to Write a Doctrinal Article, Part 2

This workshop is a continuation of part 1. How many readers avoid doctrinal articles because they are heavy and dry? Can we present deep truths with simple clarity? And in a way that connects with the reader? Are we guided by...

Poetry: Writing Quotable Poetry

Poetry: Writing Quotable Poetry

Some poets, being dead, yet speak . . . because we are still listening. Why do we still like to hear and quote poets like Frost, Watts, Whittier, and Shakespeare—what did they more than others? We’ll study the crafting of poetic...

Stories: What Is Your Theme?

Stories: What Is Your Theme?

Theme is the glue that holds a story together, but sometimes we get stuck in it. We will examine how and when we identify theme, where we should put it, and why we allow it to sabotage our stories.

Art: Painting With Watercolor, Part 1

Art: Painting With Watercolor, Part 1

Would you like to learn to paint with watercolors? In the first class, we will focus on basic exercises.

Poetry: Powerful Rhymed Poetry

Poetry: Powerful Rhymed Poetry

Some professionals discount rhyme in poetry as cheap technique. Though rhyme alone does not deliver poetic quality, poetic language infused with winsome rhyme forms a stirring combination near the apex of language. Let’s study...

Photography: Getting Started in Photography

Photography: Getting Started in Photography

What makes some photos pop and others fizzle? In this workshop we’ll discuss this question in an attempt to help us take better photos with whatever equipment we have. We’ll also discuss common terms, learning what they mean and...

Plenary: Do All in the Name of the Lord Jesus

Plenary: Do All in the Name of the Lord Jesus

If we are to serve the Lord by writing, design, and art, our basis must be clear: a surrendered life. Steve considers how Christians treat the sins of humanity in their literature and art.

Music: Discovering New Hymns for Our Day

Music: Discovering New Hymns for Our Day

The pace of new hymns being published exploded in the late twentieth century and is still expanding today. Discover how these hymns combine tradition with innovation, including some hymns by Mennonites.

Photography: Beyond the Everyday Photo

Photography: Beyond the Everyday Photo

We’ll focus on arranging still lifes, close-ups, and portraits, using props from nature and everyday life. Learn how sunlight and cropping can enhance the subject. Then we’ll turn that photo into a canvas or gift.

Articles: Let's Get Specific: Accurate Language in a World of Ambiguity

Articles: Let's Get Specific: Accurate Language in a World of Ambiguity

We use words to distinguish things, name them, and communicate with others. Writers who command language command the ability to communicate their meaning with clarity and precision. This workshop encourages and enables writers to...

Articles: How to Write a Doctrinal Article, Part 1

Articles: How to Write a Doctrinal Article, Part 1

How many readers avoid doctrinal articles because they are heavy and dry? Can we present deep truths with simple clarity? And in a way that connects with the reader? Are we guided by God’s Spirit or by our hobbyhorse? Are we...

Graphic Design: White Space and Hierarchy

Graphic Design: White Space and Hierarchy

God is the Author of order and structure. A hierarchy of authority and order promotes productivity in life, while confusion and disorder militate against it. Can these principles be applied to the design of a book, a catalog, or...

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