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The purpose of the Ockenga Institute Writers’ Publishing Workshop is to provide information, encouragement and comment for Christian writers who are interested in intensive, hands-on interaction with writing and publishing specialists.
Offered in an informal setting, the workshop provides an opportunity for a community of writers to be introduced to the publishing world and have their writing critiqued by peers. There will be opportunities to explore their capabilities as writers, as well as have feedback from other writers, work in depth with and receive individual attention from an editor.
 | Linda Triemstra edits trade and academic books, with emphasis on reference works and commentaries. She has edited seven Gold Medallion winners. Having started her career at Baker Book House, she currently owns Gold Leaf Editorial Services. |  | Susan Graham has taught writing at two Vermont state colleges, the College of Lifelong Learning in New Hampshire, and for Elderhostel, and was the editor of a graduate news magazine for Dartmouth College. She has had short stories and poems published in the Lyndon Review. |
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Writer’s Publishing Workshop is specifically designed for the following:
Schedule
Mornings are devoted to roundtable discussions with presenters and other writers, and afternoons for writing or individual meetings with presenters. Evenings are free for writing, relaxing or sight-seeing.
Writing
◊ Individual attention from a writing coach/editor
◊ Ratio of no more than 10:1
◊ Feedback from other writers
◊ Special focus for 2011: Memoir
◊ Time to write, one-on-one meetings with presenters, or participation in small groups, as one desires Setting
◊ On the beautiful campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
◊ Near historic Boston, Salem, and the seaport of Gloucester; also near Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont for recreation and shopping
◊ Ideal for individuals who want time to write
◊ Can be combined as a getaway with spouse or family
Activities
◊ ◊ Open reading session, if desired, led by participants
◊ Research (library on campus), writing, reading
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General Information
Date: August 6-10, 2012
Cost: $350 per person
The cost covers seminar costs, lunches, and breaks on campus. Cost does not include housing or transportation to and from the seminary. Some scholarship money is available.
A $200 deposit is required by June 1, 2012. Deposit is 100% refundable by June 22, 2012 and 50% refundable by July 20, 2012.
Refer a friend! If they register, you will receive $50 off your registration, to be credited to you when your friend is confirmed.
Housing: To be Confirmed
Requirements:
You must submit the following:
1) A writing sample of 10-12 pages of one of the following: magazine article, sermon, short story, book chapter or synopsis of an idea or book proposal.
2) An objective purpose for your writing sample.
3) A 1-2 page statement. As part of the statement, please include three goals you would like to achieve during the workshop.
These documents should be sent to:
Linda Triemstra Cook
Gold Leaf Editorial Services
272 Elemeda Street
Holland, MI 49424
or Email: goldleaf554@gmail.com
The deadline for submission of the writing samples is May 18, 2012. Early application is strongly encouraged. Submissions after the deadline will be considered only if space is available. Registration is complete after writing samples have been submitted and accepted and the deposit paid.
Location: The workshop itself is held on the beautiful campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts (30 miles north of historic Boston).
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 am with worship at 10:15 on Monday morning. The workshop concludes around noon on Friday.
Directions: visit our website for directions to Gordon-Conwell.
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