by Kathleen Denly | Jun 26, 2017 | Lists, Writers Conference
If you are planning to attend a writers’ conference, chances are you’re facing a schedule which does not allow you to attend every single class offered. Of course, you’ve spent a lot of money to attend and you want to make the most of this...
by Kathleen Denly | Apr 16, 2017 | About God, About Me
Since we celebrated the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ this past weekend, I thought today’s post ought to take a slight detour from my usual topics in honor of this important holiday. Not discounting the magnificent gift of Christ being...
by Kathleen Denly | Mar 6, 2017 | Writers Conference
Having attended four writers’ conferences now, I have a pretty good handle on what I like to bring and what I can happily leave at home. Many times I will pull something out to use it and the person sitting next to me will exclaim, “Oh I wish I’d...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 27, 2017 | Awards, Writers Conference
This was my first time attending the Asheville Christian Writers Conference. My first time attending any conference which was so far away I couldn’t drive to and from home each day. In fact, living in California, I had to fly myself to North Carolina just to...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 19, 2017 | Awards, My Works, Writers Conference
2/19/2017 So I am sitting here with my fingers hovering over the keys trying to figure out what to type without sounding totally gushy and completely unsophisticated, but … I can’t help it! My historical Christian romance novel, Waltz With Me, tied for...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 27, 2017 | Lists, The Writing Process
In preparation for my attendance of the Asheville Christian Writers Conference 2017, I have been polishing my book synopsis for my WWM manuscript. In order to create the best possible synopsis I have read many, many articles and it occurred to me this information...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 6, 2017 | Writers Conference
I am SO excited (and maybe a little terrified) to announce that next month I will be attending my very first long distance writers conference!!! Thus far I have been restricted to attending those conferences close enough for me to be able to drive to and from the...
by Kathleen Denly | Nov 14, 2016 | Writers Conference
Wow. What a weekend! It was wonderful seeing so many familiar faces from last year’s La Jolla Writer’s Conference and getting to know some new ones. Even the faculty are always so personable, several remembered me from last year and asked about my writing....
by Kathleen Denly | Oct 22, 2016 | Writers Conference
Today I was honored to attend the San Diego Christian Writers Guild 2016 Fall Conference. My day began with the beeping of an alarm far too early on a Saturday morning. An hour later I left the house dressed professionally and feeling good. Nervous, but good....
by Kathleen Denly | Aug 31, 2016 | My Works, The Writing Process
I know. My title is beyond cliche, but it’s too apropos not to use. After months of research, outlining, and backstory writing, I have at last begun the first draft of my next novel. It feels so good I could almost sing that corny song aloud. (Although,...