Handouts 2026
2026 Write His Answer Handouts
Disclaimer: These handouts have been prepared for the 2026 Write His Answer Conference and are available only to those who have registered and to our faculty. Please respect the copyright and print only for your own use. If you wish to use them in any other forum, please contact the workshop presenter to get their permission. Thank you!
PreConference Workshops
Keynotes
Flourish by Sharing the Fruit of Your Writing – Ava Pennington – Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Called to Write Restoring Truth in a Confused Culture – Rhonda Robinson – Thursday, 9:40 a.m.
Writing Truth in Times of Deception – Lori Stanley Roeleveld – Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
For Such a Time as This – Beatrice Bruno – Friday, 9:40 a.m.
Searching for A Sunrise: A Writer’s Call to Hope – Penny Reeve – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
The Power of His Presence – Michael Gantt – Saturday, 9:40 a.m.
Keeping Your Dreams Alive – Jim Watkins – Saturday, 4:45 p.m.
Learning Labs – Wednesday, June 17
LL1 – AI: Author Friend or Foe – Liana George Click Here Click Here
LL2 – Broaden Your Online Audience by Using SEO, AEO, & GEO to Take Truth to the World – Annette Marie Griffin
LL3 – The How and Why of Website Creation – Jonathan Shank Click Here
LL4 – Help! How Do I Run My Launch Team? – Tammy Karasek Click Here
LL5 – Marketing Magic – Amy Deardon None
LL6 – Writing Faith in Children’s Fiction (Picture Book to Young Adult) – Penny Reeve Click Here
LL7 – Mastering Plotting – DiAnn Mills Click Here
LL8 – Call to Action: The World Needs Your Writing – Dianne E. Butts Click Here
LL9 – Canva for Authors – Catherine Jacobs
Continuing Sessions
CS1 – Going Indie? You CAN Publish Your Book Professionally – Dianne E. Butts Click Here Click Here
CS2 – Craft a Winning Book Proposal in Five Hours (Almost) – Dr. Sharon Norris Elliott
CS3 – Content Marketing – Jason William Karpf Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
CS4 – Build It! Writing Nonfiction Books That Matter – Janet McHenry Click Here
CS5 – Speaking Masterclass – Linda Evans Shepherd Click Here
CS6 – Growing Your Craft: How to Increase Your Impact – Tim Riter Click Here
CS7 – Called to Clarify: Writing Biblical Truth for a Confused Culture – Rhonda Robinson
CS8 – Writing Fiction: Learn the Craft That Keeps a Story Afloat – PeggySue Wells None
CS9 – How to Grow Your Writing Career – Karen Whiting Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
Workshops, Thursday, June 18 – 2:00-2:50
1A – Writing That Heals – Linda Evans Shepherd Click Here
1B – AI: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Thomas Umstattd Jr. None
1C – Writing Hard Themes in Thriller Fiction – Faith Ijiga Click Here
1D – Balancing Privacy & Relationships When Writing Real-Life Events – Cindy Lambert Click Here
1E – Writing for Youth Magazines – Steve Bootsma Click Here
1F – Inspired Writing that Inspires – David Bennett Click Here
1G – Getting Past the Publishing Gatekeepers – Rowena Kuo None
1H – Marketing into Ministry – Cheri Cowell Click Here
1I – Writing to Shape Culture – Michelle Lazurek Click Here
Workshops – Thursday, June 18 – 5:15-6:05
2A – Seeking Publication After 50 – Lori Stanley Roeleveld None
2B – Build Your Creative Confidence – Edwina Perkins Click Here
2C – Tapping into the Emotions of Your Characters – Mike Dellosso None
2D – Using Fiction Techniques to Enhance Your Nonfiction – Cindy & Dave Lambert Click Here
2E – How to Write for Middle Grade without Sounding Cheesy or Preachy – Annette Marie Griffin
2F – Devotionals that Connect – Beth Patch Click Here
2G – How to Pitch a Magazine Editor – David Bennett Click Here
2H – Marketing Q&A – Thomas Umstattd Jr. None
2I – Defusing Hot-Wire Topics – Emily Chase Click Here
Workshops – Friday, June 19 – 2:00-2:50
3A – I.D.E.A. for Change: Inclusive Writing for Writers – Edwina Perkins Click Here
3B – Writing from a Broken Heart – Bob Ruesch
3C – Inside a Developmental Edit – Joleen Grumann Click Here
3D – Writing Bible Studies for Transformation – Virginia Grounds Click Here
3E – Writing for Early Readers – Michelle Lazurek Click Here
3F – The Genuine Article – Marti Pieper Click Here
3G – I have a Book Deal! Now What? – Stephanie Alton
3H – The Book Review Roadmap – Tamara Clymer Click Here Click Here Click Here
3I – Good News versus Bad News: Why Biblical Theism & Islam Impact Culture So Differently – Dr. Bill Gray Click Here
Workshops – Friday, June 19 – 5:15-6:05
4A – Be an Author! Your Dreams versus God’s Plan – Dawn Stephens
4B – The 14 Targets a Title Must Touch – Dr. Sharon Norris Elliott
4C – Writing New Adult Novels – Kristen Lindsay Hagar
4D – Structuring a Nonfiction Manuscript – Alice Crider Click Here
4E – Picture book Editing Intensive – Penny Reeve Click Here
4F – Idea to Impact: Starting Your Substack Now – Damola Curtis
4G – Shelf Awareness: How to Research Comparative Titles – Karen Neumair None
4H – How to Attract Book Clubs – Diann Mills Click Here
4I – Write Your Wisdom to the Next Gen of Youth & Families – Dr. Mel Tavares None
Workshops – Saturday, June 20 – 2:00-2:50
5A – How to Interact with Publishers and Editors – Michelle Adserias Click Here
5B – Things I’ve Learned in 40 Years of Writing and Publishing – Jim Watkins
5C – Playing God Leads to Trouble: Science Fiction as a Vehicle for Biblical Truths – Jason Karpf Click Here
5D – Your Story: Someone’s Missing Piece – PeggySue Wells None
5E – Reaching Youth Through Apologetics Fiction Click Here
5F – Writing Sidebar & Discussion Questions – Dave Fessenden Click Here
5G – Five Things That Surprised Me About Traditional Publishing – Sara Brunsvold None
5H – How to Make the Most of a Podcast Interview – Faith Ijiga & Emmanuel Awiri Click Here
5I – Writing to Victory – Vicki Dorshorn Click Here
Workshops – Saturday, June 20 – 3:45-4:45
6A – Time Management – Laura Shaffer Click Here
6B – Research Techniques – Rowena Kuo None
6C – Growing Great Stories – Dawn Stephens Click Here
6D – Legacy Writing: Words that Outlive You – Robin Grunder Click Here
6E – Children’s Picture Books: The Complete How-to – James Burd Brewster Click Here
6F – Writing for Guideposts Devotional Books – Sandy Kirby Quandt Click Here Click Here Click Here
6G – How to Know Which Publishing Path is Right for You – Karen Neumair None
6H – Inbox Influence: How to Attract Readers and Grow Your E-List – Tamara Clymer None
6I – Writing for Revival – Susan A. Massey Click Here
Extras
God’s Little Ones Click Here
Articles by Marlene Click Here