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Some of you may recall that I was a "community columnist" for the Tampa Tribune a while back. The paper has asked some of us to contribute to their editorial board blog every now and then, so here is my first official TBO blog, if you're interested. 

The Glen Eyrie Writers' Summit brings together passionate writers, expert instructors and awe-inspiring surroundings for four incredible days of writing, learning and fellowship. AGENDA   Keynote Sessions: Each morning, one of the instructors will speak on an aspect of the theme BRACE YOURSELF! Chock full of knowledge and wisdom that only comes from years in the business, as well as spiritual perspectives on writing. You won't want to miss this! Workshops: In the first session, you'll choose your primary instructor for the week. You'll spend class time with this instructor every morning, write in the afternoons, and reconvene with your instructor in the late afternoon for a recap on your writing and "assignments." Evening Discussions: A variety of activities to further improve your writing and build new friendships, including panel discussions, movies, and creativity exercises. SPEAKERS Angela Hunt   Workshop Emphasis: Process. Angie's gift is conquering the nuts and bolts. She has developed systems that can organize and improve any style of writing. Nancy Rue    Workshop Emphasis: Relationship. Whether through juvenile or adult fiction, Nancy's gift is developing relationships between characters, and between readers and stories. Al Gansky   Workshop Emphasis: Communication. No matter the genre-fiction, nonfiction, or public speaking-Al's gift is presenting a clear, effective, and entertaining message. Kathy Mackel   Workshop Emphasis: Story. A gifted screenwriter and novelist, Kathy's gift is forming and shaping stories that move hearts and adhere to a sellable format. This conference is invaluable and irreplaceable. There is nothing else like it in the world of Christian writing. --  2008 Glen Eyrie Writers' Summit Attendee  _________________  For more information, click here or call 877-488-8787