Saturday, March 14, 2026 (9:00 AM-4:30 PM)
Virtual
The Talent of a Word: Bearing fruit for the Kingdom with the gift He entrusted.
Matthew 25:23 (NCV): The master answered, “You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.”
NOTE: All sessions except the Keynotes will be recorded and recordings will be available for a limited number of weeks after the conference at no charge to registered attendees.
KEYNOTER: Bob Hostletler
Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and literary agent who now lives in southern Nevada. His fifty books, which include The Bone Box and American Idols (The Worship of the American Dream), have sold millions of copies. He has co-authored eleven books with Josh McDowell, including the best-selling Right from Wrong (What You Need to Know to Help Youth Make Right Choices) and the award-winning Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award, among others.
ALSO FEATURING: Thomas Umstattd, Jr.
Thomas Umstattd Jr. is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast, the longest running book marketing podcast in the world. He also hosts Author Update, and the Christian Publishing Show. Thomas helps authors build their platforms, sell more books, and make a living with writing worth talking about.
Workshop #1
– Partnering with God – CJ & Shelley Hitz of Kingdom Writers
– How to Get Published – Thomas Umstattd Jr. of Novel Marketing Podcast
– Creating Page-Turning Plots – Robin Patchen
– Authentic Email Growth: Building a List That Lasts – Jesse Rivas of Above The Sun
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Workshop #2
– Writing Through Life’s Trials and Difficulties – Robin Patchen
– Kingdom Collaboration: Writing Together for Greater Impact – Jesse Rivas of Above The Sun
– Questions to Ask After the First Chapter Is Finished – Eva Marie Everson
– Article Writing – Lainey La Shay
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Workshop #3
– AI, The Good the Bad and the Ugly – Thomas Umstattd Jr.
– Starting a Blog – Sophia & Mara of The Story Fortress
– Every Christian Writers Toolbox – Eva Marie Everson
– Character Creation from a Counselor’s Perspective – Amanda Cox
Marketing Q&A with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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