2022 Speak Up Conference Schedule
All times EDT
Pre-Conference Sessions:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Writers’ Pre-Conference Options:
- Book Proposal Intensive Clinic – Dave & Cindy Lambert (3-hours)
- Book Proposal Studio – Kathy Bruins & Kim de Blecourt (3-hours)
- Platform & Marketing – Cheri Cowell (3-hours)
- Advanced Manuscript Review – Shellie Arnold ($100)
- First Step Review – Blythe Daniel ($50)
- Prerecorded Sessions Available ($50)
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Book Proposal Intensive with Dave & Cindy Lambert
- Writing Nonfiction with Bob Hostetler
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Speakers’ Pre-Conference Options: (These are live sessions and breaks will be designated by your instructor.)
- Videotaping & Critiquing of Speeches (15-minute speech with feedback from a faculty member) ½ hour time slot
- 7 Strategies to Secure Speaking Engagements – Robyn Dykstra (3-hours)
- Become a Podcaster – Stephanie Rousselle (3-hours)
- How to Utilize the 5 Major Social Media Platforms – Bethany Jett & Michelle Adams (3-hours)
- Tech Tools that Make a Difference – Jill Savage (3-hours)
- Prerecorded Sessions Available ($50)
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How to Make a Living as a Writer & Speaker with Pam Farrel
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Essential Tech Tools for Writers, Speakers, & Leaders with Carol Ensminger & Shawna Culp
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- Advanced Manuscript Review – Shellie Arnold ($100)
- First Step Review – Blythe Daniel ($50)
- Prerecorded Sessions Available ($50)
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Book Proposal Intensive with Dave & Cindy Lambert
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Writing Nonfiction with Bob Hostetler
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How to Make a Living as a Writer & Speaker with Pam Farrel
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Essential Tech Tools for Writers, Speakers, & Leaders with Carol Ensminger & Shawna Culp
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1:00-1:55 pm—Optional Lunch & VIP Lunch in the Boardroom
1:55–2:00 pm—Moving Moments with Vicki Heath
2:00-2:10 pm—Opening Welcome
2:10-3:00 pm—Opening Keynote Session
Praise & Worship—Laura Dingman and Team
Jenn Hand—“My Yes is on the Table”
3:00-3:45 pm—Panel Discussion The Business and the Ministry of Speaking & Writing
3:45-4:00 pm—Break
4:00-5:00 pm—Breakout Session #1
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
5:00-5:15 pm—Break
5:15-6:15 pm—Buffet Dinner
5:55-6:05 pm—Praise & Worship—Laura Dingman and Team
6:05-6:10 pm—Spoken Word—Alicea Joy Davis
6:10–7:00 pm—Keynote with Shannon Popkin—"Comparison Girl"
7:00–7:15 pm—Break
7:15–8:15 pm—Breakout Session #2
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
8:15–8:30 pm—Break
8:30–10:00 pm—Small Group Critiquing of First Presentation or 1st Page Peer Critiquing
Speakers’ Track—Small Group Critiquing of First Presentation
Writers’ Track—1st Page Peer Critiquing
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
See you tomorrow!
8:55 am—Moving Moments – Vicki Heath
9:00-9:05 am—Welcome, Announcements, & Giveaways – Carol & Bonnie
9:05–9:15 am—Praise & Worship – Laura Dingman & Team
9:15–10:00 am—Morning Keynote – Erica Wiggenhorn – Letting God Be Enough
10:00–10:45 am—Panel Discussion: Platform Building: Interviews, Podcasts, & Social Media
10:45-11:00 am—Break
11:00-12:00 pm—Breakout Session #3
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
12:00–1:00 pm—Lunch
12:45–1:00 pm—Scott Lindsey – Research Made Simple
1:00–1:45 pm—Panel Discussion: Platinum Sponsors
1:45–2:00 pm—Break
2:00-3:00 pm—Breakout Session #4
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
3:00-3:15 pm—Break
3:15–4:30 pm—Speakers’ Track – 2nd Small Group Critiquing Session (live feedback on 3-min. talks)
Writers’ Track –Mock Pub Board with Lamberts followed by Q & A with publishers, editors & agents
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
4:30–5:30 pm—Break
5:30-6:30 pm—Speak Up Banquet
6:15–6:25 pm—Praise & Worship – Laura Dingman & Team
6:25–7:15 pm—Keynote - Tammy Whitehurst – Running the Race with Endurance
7:15–7:30 pm—Break
7:30–8:30 pm—Breakout Session #5
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
8:30-8:45 pm—Break
8:45-10:00 pm—Spoken Word—Alicea Joy Davis, Book Signings, Publishing Awards & Sweet Treats
See you tomorrow!
8:55 am—Moving Moments – Vicki Heath
9:00–9:05 am—Welcome & Announcements – Carol Kent & Bonnie Emmorey
9:05–9:15 am—Praise & Worship – Laura Dingman & Team
9:15–10:00 am—Morning Keynote—Cindy Bultema—The Least Likely Leader
10:00–10:45 am—Panel Discussion – Current Challenges & Opportunities in a Changing World
10:45–11:00 am—Break
11:00–12:00 pm—Breakout Session #6
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
12:00–12:15 pm—Break
12:15–1:00 pm—Lunch
12:55–1:00 pm—Moving Moments – Vicki Heath
1:00–1:05 pm—Alicea Joy Davis – Spoken Word
1:05–1:15 pm—Speak Up Masterpiece Theater – Bonnie Emmorey & Gene Kent
1:15–2:00 pm—Panel Discussion – Where Do We Go From Here?
2:00–2:15 pm—Break
2:15-3:15 pm—Breakout Session #7
(Virtual Conferees—Your Choice: View a Breakout Session, Network in a Coffee Chat Room, Visit a Prayer Room or Take a Break)
3:15–3:30 pm—Break
3:30-4:30 pm—Closing Session: Praise & Worship – Laura Dingman & Team
Keynote—Carol Kent – "The High Cost of Saying Yes"