WRITING for the SOUL

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Keynote Speakers
February 10 - 13, 2011
     
           
  Liz Curtis Higgs (Thursday evening, Saturday morning)

A veteran speaker, Liz has presented encouraging messages to more than 1,500 audiences in all 50 states and 10 foreign countries.  She is the author of 26 books, with more than three million copies in print, including her best-selling nonfiction, Bad Girls of the Bible, and her series of best-selling historical novels set in Scotland.

 

   
           
    Ken Davis ( Friday night, Saturday noon) 

Speaking around the world, Ken combines side-splitting humor with the heart-piercing truth of the gospel- and teaches speaking skills to ministry professionals and corporate executives.  His inspirational program, Lighten Up with Ken Davis, is heard on more than 1,500 radio stations.  Ken's books have received both the Book of the Year and the Gold Medallion Award.

 

   
           
    McNair Wilson(Friday noon, Saturday evening

An author, actor, playwright, and humorist, McNair spent ten years as a Disney Imagineer.  He now assists corporations and faith-based organizations through workshops and coaching in public speaking and creative thinking.  His books include Donuts on the Moon: Brainstorming Secrets of a Theme Park Designer and Raised in Captivity: A Memoir of a Life Long Churchaholic.

   
           
    Brandilyn Collins(Friday morning)

Brandilyn is a best-selling novelist known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense®, as well as a popular writing teacher.

   
           
    Dennis Hensley (Closing
Dennis is a professor of English at Taylor university, where he directs the professional writing program.

   
       
           
           


Registration is full-time only. Spouses are welcome to stay with you at The Grand Hyatt (more information about transportation and lodging). General sessions, workshops, and meals, however, are open only to registered
WRITING for the SOUL conferees. If you'd like to have your spouse join you for the meals and the special speaker presentations at mealtime please see fees below.

 

Conference Fee (Meals are included. You are responsible for your own lodging and transportation costs. Spouses may stay in your room for no additional charge but must purchase the Meals and General Session pass to eat with you.)
     
Early Bird Pricing
 
Pricing after Aug. 1, 2010.
           
  Conference Fee (non member)   $749.00   $799.00
  Member Rate    $599.00   $649.00
  Meals & General sessions only   $490.00   $490.00
   
     
Early Bird Prices cannot be combined with other discounts.
Early Bird Price expires August 1, 2010.
Payment plans available.  See registration page for details.

Cancellation Policy. Refunds must be requested in writing prior to January 5, 2011. Written cancellations received before the deadline will be promptly refunded, less a lost deposit (nontransferable) of $150. After the refund deadline, no refunds will be issued.

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