Non-Negotiable Deadlines

NOW . . .

Remind your friends that the price of registering for the conference increases August 1.

Tuesday, August 1

If you want an appointment with an agent or editor (you are entitled to three), you MUST submit the Appointment Request Form.

Thursday, August 3

If you have requested an appointment with a periodical editor, see their bio at https://colorado.writehisanswer.com/editors2023 for what they want you to submit that MUST be emailed to Barb Haley (haleybarb@yahoo.com) by August 3. If you're meeting with an agent or book editor, you MUST send your One Sheet and first page to Barb no later than August 3. Click here for a sample One sheet for fiction; click here for a sample nonfiction One Sheet. If you missed the nonfiction one sheet webinar, here's the link for the replay:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Fn5cBu3fN1YrhT-IbanzhNNiS7g_Nx_PObbI6HpdkxSIeof_HnIxfz4S-hszpijG.y87lczAIc9YabBeA

Passcode: 18SJe#&$ 

Saturday, August 5

If you have registered after July 20 and you have published a book you would like included in the online conference bookstore, click here for instructions on how to submit it. If you registered before July 21 and have been procrastinating, you’ll have to wait until next year’s conference.

Sunday, August 6

Orientation

This will be recorded but please make it a priority to attend so you can get your questions answered.  

Time: Sunday, August 6, 4:30 Eastern Time (3:30 CT, 2:30 MT, 1:30 PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82911526362?pwd=VE1OcGlCdHlQRGR6b0pOWmEzWjZ6QT09

Meeting ID: 829 1152 6362

Passcode: 830690

~ OR ~

Time: Sunday, August 6, 8 pm Eastern Time (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86200485886?pwd=eHlaTXl0dk5FZjUxUUdnQm9CenNHdz09

Meeting ID: 862 0048 5886

Passcode: 305531

Tuesday, August 8

Contest deadline

Announcing the 2023 Write His Answer writing contest!

This is not just any contest. Open only to registered conferees, contestants are challenged to prayerfully explore our conference theme, “Write His Answer” (from Habakkuk 2:2 TLB).

In prose entries of 500-800 words or poetry entries of 12-30 lines, share how God is calling you to “write His answer.” Poetry and prose by published and not-yet-published writers will be judged in separate categories.

The $10 entry fee for each submission needs to be mailed to Write His Answer Contest, 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Make your check payable to GPCWC.

Email your entries as an attachment to Debbie Hardy at dahardy6600@gmail.com no later than August 7. In the subject line of your email put "WHAC Contest." Do not put your name and address on your manuscript(s). Note on your manuscript whether you are published or not-yet-published.

The first-place winner in each of the four categories will be announced at the conference and will receive a certificate suitable for framing!

Contest entry fees help support future Write His Answer conference scholarships.

We’re excited to see how God is calling you to write His answer!

Wednesday, August 9

8 am Eastern (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)

thru 2 pm Eastern (1 pm CT, noon MT, 11 am PT)

Sign-in and tech check for access to the conference dashboard.

Instructions coming.

Other Dates to Put on Your Calendar

Monday, July 31

Video preview - https://youtu.be/92AesZmWmpo

Let's face it, we've all been on Zoom for a while now, but somehow, when you pull up Gallery View and see your image next to all those other people, for some reason they always look better than you? Brighter, or Sharper, or with a more interesting or less distracting background? If an agent is talking to you at the conference and someone else that looks like a news anchor, well, which one do YOU think they're going to want to work with? Come join Eric Sprinkle, long-time Zoom MC of the WHA conferences as he shares all the Tips and Tricks you need to look your best and catch the eye of that agent or editor at this year's Live Virtual event.

Time: Monday, July 31, 8 pm Eastern Time (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82997565786?pwd=MFA5NFFVQkFoa29wQWpCUk5rMDlnUT09

Meeting ID: 829 9756 5786

Passcode: 377597

Also Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 1

Developing a Great Nonfiction Pitch – Karen Whiting

Make the best pitch to not only grab an editor’s attention but to start developing a marketing plan. Karen is the author of 27 traditionally published books. She will provide individual help to polish each person’s pitch. An effective pitch will, in 30 seconds:

• Define the target audience
• Share the book’s unique value (take-away) that reveals the big concept
• Share the features/stye
• Include a memorable and engaging title

Be prepared to present your 30-second pitch verbally and to paste it into the chat.

Time: Monday, Jul 31, 2023, 4 pm Eastern Time (3 CT, 2 MT, 1 PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86869654991?pwd=alRyTzZ2UzZhK0ZYaVlaVkpBcGNkdz09

Meeting ID: 868 6965 4991

Passcode: 682084

or

Time: Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023, 1 pm Eastern Time (noon CT, 11 am MT, 10 am PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81458042538?pwd=M25mLzlYMlhXVHI2bndoeDh4S3JIQT09

Meeting ID: 814 5804 2538

Passcode: 832497

Wednesday, August 2

Fiction Pitches on Zoom

Be prepared to share your 30-second pitch with WHAC team member, Darcie Gudger, and to post your pitch in the chat.

Time: August 2, 4 pm Eastern Time (3 pm CT, 2 pm MT, 1 pm PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84522021498?pwd=ZFBteFY5cC9wa3dCcDBkcHVIcWZadz09

Meeting ID: 845 2202 1498

Passcode: 083388

Sunday, August 6

Orientation

This will be recorded but please make it a priority to attend so you can get your questions answered.  

Time: Sunday, August 6, 4:30 Eastern Time (3:30 CT, 2:30 MT, 1:30 PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82911526362?pwd=VE1OcGlCdHlQRGR6b0pOWmEzWjZ6QT09

Meeting ID: 829 1152 6362

Passcode: 830690

~ OR ~

Time: Sunday, August 6, 8 pm Eastern Time (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86200485886?pwd=eHlaTXl0dk5FZjUxUUdnQm9CenNHdz09

Meeting ID: 862 0048 5886

Passcode: 305531

Don't forget to help us spread the word about the conference.

Click here for a link with memes and the new brochure. Remember, if you post the brochure to your website, blog, or social media; or if you share it with your writers' group, church, or a friend NEW REGISTRANTS can deduct $25 from their registration fee. If you registered after the June 15 early registration date, you can receive a $25 credit at the conference bookstore if you email mbagnull@aol.com. Those who registered by June 15 and paid the early price already received this discounted price. We really appreciate your help!