“To know God & make Him known”
Join us for our 35th Anniversary Conference, Sept 24-28, 2012
2012 Keynote Speakers – Dave and Neta Jackson
Dave and Neta Jackson are an award-winning husband/wife writing team, the authors or co-authors of over 130 books. Neta is the author of the award-winning Yada Yada Prayer Group novels, and the spin-off series, Yada Yada House of Hope. Dave’s...
2012 Keynote Speakers: Kathi Macias
Kathi Macias is a multi-award winning writer who has authored nearly 30 books and ghostwritten several others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing in various venues and has been a...
2012 Keynote Speakers: Cec Murphey
Veteran Author Cecil (Cec) Murphey has written or co-written more than 125 books, including the New York Times bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper) and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (with Dr. Ben Carson). His books have sold in...
2012 Keynote Speakers: Eva Marie Everson
Eva Marie Everson is an award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction as well as an award-winning national and international speaker She has worked closely with Israel Ministry of Tourism to bring Christian pilgrims and journalists to The...
Advanced Session: Book Proposal Studio
New this year, Maranatha faculty are offering a hands on, one on one studio to help attendees write a professional book proposal to present to conference editors. The regular conference schedule begins at 12:30 on Monday. For those with a book...
National Editors & Personal Attention
Do you want to improve your writing skills or find a publisher? Join us at the next Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference. Our faculty provides the individual attention and one-on-one consultations you need. Our excellent...
FREE Book Printing Contest
In conjunction with Westbow Press and keynote speaker Kathi Macias, this year we are pleased to offer our attendees the opportunity to win a FREE book printing contract. Westbow Press is the self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson, a top-shelf Christian publisher.
Professional Manuscript Reviews
Have you ever wanted to have a professional editor carefully edit your writing? Short sessions with our staff, editors, and publishers are included in your tuition, which will help you improve your writing skills. We also offer an opportunity to submit your project before the conference. It will be carefully reviewed, and you will have a 30 minute appointment reserved for you at the conference with your editor so you can talk about the strengths and weaknesses of your work.
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COMMENTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference
“Maranatha Writers’ Conference provides inspiration, instruction and take-home materials. It keeps me going and growing as a writer.”
“If you even think you would like to write but don’t know how or where to begin, here is your answer. MCWC presents a broad spectrum of techniques, structure, and ideas. The teachers are Christ-centered, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. You’ll like it.”
“”The conference is small enough to be personable. The friendliness of the staff and presenters is just so warm and welcoming. God shines through them in their smiles. I am thankful for the contacts and new friends I’ve made.”
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