2018 Amplify Writing Conference

Event Highlights

Audio & Video Clips

General Sessions
Breakout Sessions

General Sessions

Write! Publish! Leave a Legacy in Print

This introductory session to the two-day Amplify Writing Conference kicks things off with Dr. Larry Keefauver, who provides both the practical tips and inspiration you need to put the wheels of writing in motion.

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Don’t Just Speak It, Write It! How You Can Write a Great Christian Book

Don Newman divulges all the reasons why writing your book will open doors for you to influence the world…long after your life on Earth is over.

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Navigating the Journey of Writing a Book

Dana Rosser, sought-after speaker and multi-book author, reveals how she wrote her books one step at a time, and she’s here to inspire you to do the same!

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FAQs with Our Panel of Experts

During a Q&A session with our panel of experts, we tackle some of the most frequently asked questions by new and experienced writers. Fielding an array of questions from topics like how to market a book you have already published to setting deadlines while you’re writing, at least one of these (and probably many more) pertain to you and your book.

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What’s Next?

Have you been writing? Thinking of writing? Or even thinking of giving up? In this session, Dr. Larry Keefauver identifies many of the lies and fears we face along the way—and why none of them are reason enough to stop writing your book.

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How to Turn Your Teaching or Ministry into a Book

Do you deliver sermons or speeches to people on the regular? Well, why not publish them?! After all, you are worthy, one-of-a-kind, and made to share your voice! Pastor Jimmy Knott explains how and why you should be compiling your messages in a book. (And there may or may not be a surprise Q&A with Dr. Larry Keefauver at the end!)

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How to Determine Your Purpose, Your Premise, and Your Audience

What is your call of action and how is Jesus using you? Freida Shingleton dives into her own testimony and how loss of hope doesn’t mean you are too far gone. From a life of addiction, abandonment, and anger to a reborn life full of joy and love. Freida’s story is enough to give chills, but more than that, it is enough to give hope.

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Focus, Fight, Finish

What is the hub, or the major premise, of your book? Does all the information in it connect to that center hub? Dr. Larry Keefauver breaks down one of the biggest, but most common, mistakes new writers make and how to avoid it.

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Publishing with Xulon Press

Curious about publishing with Xulon Press? Our Director of Acquisitions Don Newman dives into the nitty gritty of all things Xulon. Still have questions? Just send us an email and we will make sure someone answers them for you!

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