Services Represented Markets · 2018. 2. 1. · A Message from the Director Marlene is the author of 5 books, including Write His Answer: A Bible Study for Christian Writers, in print

A Message from the Director

Marlene is the author of 5 books, including Write His Answer: A Bible Study for Christian Writers, in print for 26 years, and the compiler/editor of 4 otherbooks. She also has made over 1,000 sales to Christianperiodicals. Marlene gives Write His Answer Seminarsaround the nation, teaches At-Home Writing Workshops,freelance edits, and helps Christians publish affordably andprofessionally through Ampelos Press. She hasdirected the Colorado Christian Writers Conference since 1997 and the Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference, which she founded, since 1983.

For such a time as this God is raising up an army of Christians to “write Hisanswer” to the critical needs facing our nation and world. In the midst of growinghostility to Christ, we must not be silent. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction,for children or adults, CCWC will equip you to write about a God who is real,who is reachable, and who changes lives.

g Be inspired in our general sessions to “write His answer.”g Sharpen your writing and marketing skills from your choice of

8 continuing sessions and 42 workshops or 4 clinics.g Take advantage of our Wednesday afternoon early bird workshops.

Only $55 for your choice of 3 workshops from the 16 offered. Coming a distance? Tuesday night lodging is available.

g Learn from 58 faculty members—many new to CCWC!

g Meet one-on-one with faculty. Early birds are entitled to SIX appointments!g Form deep friendships with others who share your passion for words

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EABooks PublishingGilead PublishingGood Catch PublishingJubilant PressKregel PublicationsLighthouse Publishingof the Carolinas

Guiding Light Women’s FictionIlluminate YA

Moody PublishersMorgan James PublishingPelican Book Group

Harborlight BooksPure Amore Prism Book GroupWatershed BooksWhite Rose Publishing

Tyndale House Publishers

Services & ResourcesAWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Association)Christian Authors Network (CAN)Christian Speaker Coach Heard Above the NoiseKPOF AM91Right to the Heart Ministries Scrivener expertSomersault Group™

Register for all 3 days & you getFIVE free appointments. Register early to get your top choices! First75 get a bonus SIXTH appointment!

AgentsApokedak Literary Agency

Hartline Literary AgencyThe Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc.

The Steve Laube AgencyWordServe Literary

Periodicals & OtherArise Daily e-devotional

Bible AdvocateCBN.com

ChristianDevotions.usInnovative Health Magazine

Inspiration.orgLeading Hearts Magazine

LPC Media GroupNow What?

Pursue Magazine.netSpiritLed Woman online

The Glory Cloud PublicationsVoice of One CNC

The Salvation Army National Publications

War CryYoung Salvationist

Book PublishersAmpelos Press

Blackside PublishingBrimstone Fiction

BroadStreet Publishing GroupCladach Publishing

CrossRiver Mediahttp://colorado.writehisanswer.com

[email protected] ~ 484-991-8581

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Concealing the seeds of truth in interesting stories thatconnect and open hearts previously closed to the gospel.Rob is an author, pastor & founder of 252 UndergroundYouth Ministry. www.robcookunderground.com

“With the authority given to us through Jesus, ‘Satan weresist you and all your attempts to stop us from doing theLord's work.’” Louise has published 6 books since she startedher writing career at age 79. www.louisellooney.com

With missionary and teaching experience all over the world, Peterasks, “How does a Christian writer effectively address, andembrace, a culture that is increasingly hostile to traditional values,and especially Bible-believing Christians? Three R’s will helpus forge a hope-filled approach.” Peter serves as our conferencechaplain. www.PeterLundell.com

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As Christians, writing in a way that crosses over to the general market isencouraged—and it makes a lot of sense. But is there a way to do thatso we actually get through—without compromising our convictions?Absolutely. Shoot higher. Writing solely for the Christian market? We’ll lookat some ways to shoot higher there as well. Tim is a speaker, writing coach,and the author of 11 books. www.timshoemakersmashedtomatoes.com

Regardless of your genre or target audience, how you handle God’s Wordinfluences what you write and how you write. Ava is an author and BibleStudy Fellowship (BSF) teacher who will share how to dig deep intoGod’s Word, lay a strong foundation, and build high…in your writingand in life.

We have forgotten (or were never taught) that to follow Christ is todie to self; to die to the world; ultimately, to die to this life. Jesussaid that to follow Him means to “deny one’s self, to take up a crossdaily and follow Him.” Michael served in pulpit ministry for 45years. He is the founder and director of the Kenya DevelopmentFund, a ministry to the deaf in Kenya. He preaches in churchesacross America and around the world. www.mkgantt.com

Why does our culture increasingly hear Christian beliefs as hatespeech? How can we connect with people who are predisposedagainst us? The cultural challenge is great, but we can breakthrough. Find out how. Bill is an award-winning author with 7 pub-lished books and senior editor at BroadStreet Publishing Group.

How to pray through a call to write; past your hurts, fear, woundedness,lies, and rejection—to the joys of saying YES to God. Linda shares herown experiences of how God called her to write and how she sees writingas a way to worship God and minister to others. Linda is a nationallyknown Christian speaker and an award-winning, best-selling author of over 30 books. www.sheppro.com

Redemptive Writing in a Hostile CulturePeter Lundell Thursday, 8:30 a.m.

Embracing the Spirit of the MartyrMichael Gantt Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

“Christians Are Hateful” - The Cultural ChallengeBill Watkins Friday, 8:30 a.m.

How to Pray through a Call to Write to writeough a call to writeLinda Evans Shepherd Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Shoot HigherTim Shoemaker

Write His Answer: Dig Deep, Build High Ava Pennington Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Hidden in Plain Sight - Rob Cook Finish Strong - Louise L. LooneyWednesday, 7:45 p.m.

www.AvaWrites.comAuthor Interviews & Book Signing

Each clinic is by application and meets during the six hour-long workshops.Cost, in addition to a 3-day conference registration, is $65 on acceptance. Deadline for application is April 16.

You will be notified whether or not you’ve been accepted by April 21. More information and applications on conference website.

Tim is a speaker, writing coach, and the author of 11 books. His specialty is fiction, and hebelieves with all his heart that great stories have the power to impact readers like few otherthings can. He has a passion for helping writers take their manuscripts to the next level—and that’s exactly what he’d like to do for you. www.timshoemakersmashedtomatoes.comIs your writing the best you know how to make it yet you know something is missing?Do you have a great story idea but the writing itself lacks the power it should have? Haveyou been told you need to “show” more but aren’t sure how? Do your characters seem a bit2-dimensional, but you don’t know how to fix that? Then this clinic is for you. We’ll lookat how to do more showing in a realistic way, POV, dialogue, characterization, and so muchmore. e most important thing? I’ll look at your work … before the conference evenstarts. I’ll show you how to take your writing to the next level. Sound good? It will be.Are you excited? Good, you won’t be disappointed. Are you nervous? Don’t be. Our clinicwill be a safe place. We’re all writers—and we’re in this together!

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Cindy is a veteran of the publishing industry. Along with four other industry veterans, sheand her husband, Dave, co-founded Somersault Group,™ a publishing strategy and servicesagency. www.somersaultgroup.comCindy will lead a group of six authors in critiquing one another’s proposals, thenspend the conference improving and fine-tuning them. In addition, each of the partici-pants will have a 30-minute one-on-one with Cindy. Prerequisite: On acceptance submit your book proposal by April 25; attend Cindy’s earlybird workshop, “Nonfiction Book Proposals,” on Wednesday.

Roy is a Christian radio personality and speaker who has coached begin-ning and seasoned speakers for over 18 years. He is also a 30-year (plus)veteran of Christian radio. His morning show is heard at AM91 KPOFand worldwide on streaming audio at www.AM91.org. He is also theauthor of In Search of Shalom: The Success Every Man Desires.

Fiction Intensivewith Tim Shoemaker

Nonfiction Book Proposal Clinicwith Cindy Lambert

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Speakers’ Clinic with Roy Hanschke

Build Your Author Platformwith Dianne E. Butts

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If you’ve been avoiding the challenge to begin speaking or need to improve what you’realready doing, this is the clinic for you. Roy will help you discover your ministry focus,organize one of your talks to maximize time and effectiveness, present it with power and pizzazz,and market your message through radio. You’ll have an opportunity to test what you learn andreceive helpful evaluation from Roy and your peers. www.howdidimissthatmm.com

Dianne has attended CCWC since 1990. She has published 300+articles, 6 books, and contributed to 20 more books. She is also ascreenwriter and short film producer. Her screenplays have placedin contests including the Kairos Prize for Spiritually UpliftingScreenplays and the National Screenwriters Day Contest. Dianne loves to help writers get started and grow in publishing and screenwriting. Bring your laptop for this hands-on clinic! We will build your Twitter followingand keep your Tweets rolling out with a minimum of time. Learn techniques to getmore Likes and traffic on your Facebook author page. According to participants’needs, we can also build a website, put up a landing page, start a newsletter, buildyour email list, grow your blog, get your Amazon author page updated (a book onAmazon is required), and learn how to use Amazon’s Followers and Giveaways to mar-ket your books. All using absolutely free resources!

www.ButtsAboutWriting.blogspot.com www.DianneEButts.com

Continuing SessionsThe Word of God and bringing His truth to readers, whetherin her own books or the books of other authors, are Erin’s deepestpassions. She is the co-creator of Write from the Deep with KarenBall. She’s also an award-winning humor writer with the gift to makeher readers laugh out loud even as she’s delivering hard truths aboutliving a life of faith. She blogs about writing, God, and her aversionto spiders at www.erintayloryoung.com. Learn more about the Writefrom the Deep podcast at www.writefromthedeep.com.

God’s call is clear: Come away with Him. Let His words sinkdeep into us first, then take His truths to the world. In the challeng-ing world of publishing, we need a way to find refreshment, renewal,and restored passion. And there’s no better place to do that than inthe deep places. These interactive sessions will challenge you to godeep with God in your call and craft. We’ll explore how God usesthe deep to help us find our story, hone our message, and understandour audience. Finally, we’ll talk about how to equip ourselves to facedown obstacles—external and internal.

Craig is an author, speaker, teacher, and Senior Editor forInspiration.org, the official website of Inspiration Ministries. He isalso a contributing writer for CBN.com, MTL Magazine, andGenerals.org. His books include Praying the News: Your Prayers AreMore Powerful Than You Know, co-written by 700 Club co-hostWendy Griffith, and NetCasters: Using the Internet to Make Fishersof Men. www.vonbuseck.com

With blockbusters like Team of Rivals and Unbroken dominatingthe best-seller lists, the narrative nonfiction genre is a burgeoningmarket for writers who want to tell true stories with powerful mes-sages. Learn the difference between narrative nonfiction, biography,and historical fiction. Discover how true stories can unlock thehearts of your readers to the ways God can move supernaturally inthe lives of people who seek Him. www.inspiration.org

Deborah’s first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the WorldWide Pictures film of the same title and launched her writing careerafter 20 happy years as a stay-at-home mom. Since then, her bookshave won numerous awards including the RITA®, National ReadersChoice Award, HOLT Medallion, the Carol Award, and have threetimes been Christy Award finalists. www.deborahraney.com

Craft a novel with a life-changing message without beingpreachy. We’ll cover many writing tools that apply to all genres:strong characterization, complex plots, and deft use of point-of-view.But we’ll also discuss key elements unique to contemporary women’sfiction: addressing social issues in fiction, creating likeable-yet-flawedcharacters, using strong dialogue, creating page-turning action (de-spite a lack of explosions or car chases), and writing cinematically(making it that much more likely your book might become a movie).

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In his 3 decades in Hollywood, Brian has written or produced2 dozen filmes including The Case for Christ, Captive, and Not EasilyBroken as well as nearly 300 episodes of such shows as Touched byan Angel. He is executive producer and co-creator of the HallmarkChannel original series When Calls the Heart, now in its fifth season,and co-author of the new book of devotionals. Currently he is devel-oping 4 new films along with a new television series.

Soup-to-nuts advice for authors adapting their own stories intoscreenplays. The necessary ingredients for creating a compellingAct One. Plot or Character…Which Comes First? The Answeris…YES! The essential toolbox of screenwriter superpowers andtruths of the trade no screenwriter can succeed without. The 12Stages of the Hero’s Journey behind every great movie and theMythic Orchestra behind the greatest movie characters of all time.The decade long odyssey and lessons learned behind the hit televi-sion show and adaptation of best-selling author Janette Oke’sbeloved book series, When Calls the Heart. www.brianbird.net

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Scoti’s passion is to help writers hone their skills to publish andmarket their work. She has worked with 10 traditional publishersas an author; editor; senior research assistant; copyriter; marketingdirector; and production, art, and design coordinator. Scoti is aproud Gold Star mother and publisher of Blackside Publishing thatfocuses on works from and for the military veteran community.She is also an editor and contributing writer for Havok Journal,an online Huff-Post-style journal targeted to and written by militarypersonnel and veterans. www.blacksidepublishing.com

Most writers spend their time writing a manuscript and verylittle time figuring out how they’ll market their book. The biggestsecret no one tells you behind an author landing an agent or bookcontract or making money in self-publishing—a savvy book mar-keting plan. Your Book Launch Game Plan provides a step-by-step,month-by-month, how-to action plan that covers the nitty-grittygroundwork of book marketing. It lays out a 6-month timeline tobuild a social media platform, to create pre-release marketing buzz,to launch your book, and to promote your book throughout theyear after your book launches.

Ken has over 35 years of experience in graphic design, illustra-tion, advertising, and marketing. He is president of Raney Day Pressand Clash Creative, a producer of illustration and graphic design. Healso runs www.clashentertainment.com, an entertainment portal web-site for Christian teens. Ken is the author/illustrator of two children'spicture books and is currently working on illustrating a middle gradenovel series. www.kenraney.com

Discover the pitfalls, snags & triumphs two writers experienced.Bob Ruesch used an indie publishing company, Roy Hanschke atraditional publisher. In the next 3 sessions Ken will address formattingthe interior and designing professional looking book covers, businesscards, newsletters, blogs and websites, bookmarks, postcards, emailsignatures, ads, and more along with accessible online resources forwriters such as templates, themes, stock photography, fonts, photo-manipulation programs, etc. Practical and user-friendly info even fornon-techies. The last session features a panel of indie authors.

Dave has a M.F.A. in fiction writing and is the author of 11books. He spent 18 years as an acquiring editor at Zondervan, mostof that time as executive editor for fiction, and most recently, 3 yearsas senior fiction editor at Howard Books, a divsion of Simon &Schuster. David also sat on the on the Editorial Board of Jerry B.Jenkins’ Christian Writers Guild and wrote the Guild’s fictioncurriculum. Currently he is the Editorial Director for Somersault™,a publishing services bureau. www.somersaultgroup.com

Ready to take your fiction to the next level? Join David inan examination of some of the more advanced techniques: charactergrowth and change, creating believable character emotion, voice,exposition, a sense of place, style, conveying meaning throughimplication, and more. Time will be set aside to discuss the problemsyou’re encountering in your work-in-progress. Come prepared!

In his 35-plus years in publishing, Bill has worked with hundredsof writers including Mike Huckabee, Charles R. Swindoll, LeslieVernick, Josh McDowell, and Cecil Murphey. He is the president ofLiterary Solutions, senior editor at BroadStreet Publishing Group,and an award-winning author with 7 published books and about150 other kinds of writing. https://broadstreetpublishing.com

Culture changes one life at a time. And those personal changesimpact the lives of others, eventually bringing about changes in policies,laws, business, entertainment, education, the church, and a host of otherspheres in society. Although there are multiple causes of change, onethat’s proven effective long after its author is gone is writing. But notjust any writing. It must be writing that connects, challenges, provokes,inspires, casts vision, provides hope, and refuses to back away fromtelling the truth. It does not waste time with the trivial and the com-fortable. Instead it takes readers more deeply into the true, the good,and the beautiful in all their power and mystery. Come learn how towrite to change lives and eventually cultures.

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More 2018 Faculty

DEBBIE MAXWELL ALLENProject Manager

Good Catch PublishingScrivener Expert, Author

STEPHANIE ALTONBlogAbout Content Manager

Literary AgentThe Blythe Daniel Agency

SUSAN BAGANZEditor

Pelican Book GroupAuthor

DAN BALOWCEO & Publisher, Gilead Publishing

Literary AgentThe Steve Laube Agency

STEVE BARCLIFTManaging Editor

Kregel PublicationsChildren’s Author

DICK BRUSOInternational Speaker, Author

Founder, Heard Above The Noise

TERRENCE CLARKFounder/Chief Editor

Glory Cloud Publications, LLCCreator ClubK4CAuthor, Cartoonist

CHERI COWELLOwner & Publisher

EABooks PublishingAuthor

TAMARA CLYMERPublisher, CrossRiver Media

Speaker, Award-winningTelevision & Newspaper Journalist

BLYTHE DANIELPresident, Literary Agent

MarketerThe Blythe Daniel Agency Inc.

JESSE DOOGANAcquisitions EditorChildren and Youth

Tyndale House Publishers

JUDY DUNAGANAcquisitions EditorMoody Publishers

LYNN EIBSpeaker

Tyndale House AuthorFormer Newspaper Journalist

DARCIE GUDGERYA Author

Adjunct Instructor, Casper CollegeCo-founder/leader WY Write

TESSA EMILY HALLLiterary Agent, Hartline Literary

Acquisitions Editor, Illuminate YA Founder/Editor, PursueMagazine.net

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NICK HARRISONLiterary Agent

WordServe LiteraryAuthor

ROWENA KUOCEO & Executive Editor

Brimstone FictionDevelopment Executive Producer

Lighthouse Productions of the Carolinas

EDDIE JONESFounder & CEO

Lighthouse Publishingof the Carolinas, Author

SARAH HOLMANFounder/Adminstrator

HomeschooledAuthors.comAuthor

CATHERINE LAWTONPublisher/Editor

Cladach PublishingAuthor

K.L. KANDELPen name for four sisters

Kris Kandel Schwambach, Karen Dandel KizlinKathy Kandel Poe, Linda Kandel Mason

Authors, Speakers

DEBBIE HARDYAuthor, Speaker

Queen of ResilienceRep. ChristianDevotions.us

SHERRI LANGTONAssociate Editor

Bible Advocate magazineNow What? e-zineFreelance Writer

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To find out more about our faculty and their editorial needs, visit http://colorado.writehisanswer.comFor more information: Marlene Bagnull, Director, [email protected] ~ 484-991-8581

BETH PATCHSenior Producer

Internet Acquisitions EditorCBN.com

SHELLEY RINGAuthor, Speaker

ABBY RODRIGUEZAssistand to Sally ApokedakApokedak Literary Agency

CAROL ROUNDAuthor, Speaker

Self-Syndicated Christian Columnist

BOB RUESCHAuthor, Chaplain

Christian Resort Ministries

W. TERRYWHALINAcquisitions Editor

Morgan James PublishingAuthor

BECKY SPENCERAuthor, Speaker, Songwriter

DAVID RUPERTJournalist, Ghostwriter, SpeakerFeatured Writer at Patheos.com Founder, Writers on the Rock

ALLEN SATTERLEEAuthor, Editor-in-Chief

National Literary SecretarySalvation Army National Pub.

ANDY SCHEERFreelance Book Editor

ERIC SPRINKLESpeaker, Author, Founder

Adventure Experience

JENNIFER SLATTERYManaging & Acquiring EditorGuiding Light Women’s Fiction

Lighthouse Publihsing of the CarolinasAuthor

FIVE free 15-minute appointments for those who come all three days!

Bonus SIXTH appointment for the first 75 who register.You will receive an appointment request form when you register.

Paid Critiques - Get the extra help you need with your manuscript.Visit www.writehisanswer.com/Colorado to check availability and genres.

Reserve a space when you register. To allow time for your critiquer to reviewyour manuscript pre-conference in preparation for meeting with you at the

conference for 30 minutes, email your manuscript(s) by April 30.

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“If it weren’t for what I’ve learned at CCWC, I would not be the author of over 30 books today.” ~ Linda Evans Shepherd

Teens WriteSaturday, May 19, 9:45 - 3:45

A jam-packed day filled with new friends & learning new skills.

Night OwlRoundtablesHow to Cultivate a Local Writers’Community (Wednesday)

Write His Answer to Issues (Thursday)

Author Interviews & Book Signing (Friday)

Square Peg Society (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)We act, think, and write differently from the rest of

the world and are unashamed of being called “weird.”Come learn how to see things the way God sees thingsand how to apply His worldview to your writing.

PAULA MOLDENHAUERAuthor, Speaker

RICK MARSCHALLEditor

Innovative Health MagazineAuthor

J. CHRIS RICHARDSGeneral Editor & RepLighthouse Publishing

of the Carolinas, Author

MARTI PIEPERAuthor, Editor, Collaborator

Online Editor, SpiritLed WomanAppointment Desk Co-captain

Home schooled or in private school - $33plus $15 if not YMCA member or staying on campus.Teens welcome to attend full conference 60% off.

Workshops - 2018 CCWCThursday, May 17

A - Writer’s Life

Nonfiction BookCreation from theGround UpLearn the essence of story-boarding techniques, thenthe pragmatic step-by-stepinstruction to write a com-plete book manuscript.

W. Terry Whalin 1D

Reaching Today’sYouthMake your writing rele-vant to today’s youth.How to write to be re-ceived. Is your writingworth reading? Are youusing the right bait tocatch your reader? Rob Cook 1G

Using FictionTechniquesMake your writing moreappealing and convincing.

Before SubmittingYour ProposalTamara will walk youthrough the proposal pro-cess and show you whatyou need to do to ensureyour manuscript gets pastthe proposal stage and intoproduction.Tamara Clymer 2E

Using Your Past in Your FictionLearn how we can and douse our past experiences,pain, and unresolved emo-tional issues in our writingto provide healing andhope as well as a catharticoutlet.Susan Baganz 1C

B - Craft C - Fiction D - Nonfiction E - Publishing F - Marketing G - Other

Friday, May 18

A - Writer’s Life

Writing His Answerfor Seekers & BelieversLearn to think like yourreaders think, choose anappropriate title and cover,avoid Christian terminology,and use Scripture power-fully yet wisely.

Lynn Eib 1B

The Picture BookSimple in theory, com-plex in practice. Get thescoop on different typesand industry expectations.Most importantly, learnto eagerly take on thechallenge of writing ex-ceptional picture books.Abby Rodriguez 2G

B - Craft E - Publishing F - Marketing G - Specialty

Self-EditingThe importance of self-editing as well as stepsand proven methods tohelp the writer presentthe best possible manu-script to a potential pub-lisher.

Lt. Col. Allen Satterlee2B

Feeling Green?From being green, to turn-ing green, to earninggreen (well a little) thefour Kandel sisters willwalk you through theirjourney from beingnovices in the world ofpublishing to a contract.The Kandels 1AEmotional Healingand the WriterCritical insights foridentifying and recover-ing from the effects of awounded heart andthen writing about it orgetting past it to writewith freedom.Peter Lundell 2A

Building Your Author Platform A step-by-step approachto building an effectiveauthor platform.

Dan Balow 1F

Ten Tests for Your NovelWe’ll look at hook, plot,characterization, conflict,dialogue, scenes, setting,mechanics, showing vs.telling, and writing qual-ity.

Andy Scheer 2C

Yes, You Can AceYour InterviewExponentially expand yourministry from writing toradio, TV, and Internet-live audiences everywhere.You can make a greaterimpact than you’ve evermade before.Linda Evans Shepherd 2F

Having a hard time deciding what to attend?We will be recording the conference.

Be sure to visit http://Colorado.writehisanswer.comfor more information on the workshops & presenters.

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Fantasy Genres ...Where Do I Fit?Can Science Fiction andFantasy integrate in a suc-

Understand and Negotiate ContractsThe inside scoop froman acquisitions editor and

Sharing YourFaith StoryGod has called us to beambassadors for Christ.

Meticulous andMindful MarketingWhat kind of marketingresponsibility is falling on

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The Heart of the WriterHow can we nurture ourrelationship with God as

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Beyond BooksDon’t overlook the im-pact your writing canhave through blogs andwriting for magazines.Rick will share tips andthe special skills neededto write His answer inthese forms.Rick Marschall 1E

How can we share ourfaith story without beat-ing someone over thehead with the Bible?

Carol Round 2D

getting in the way of anenjoyable writing life.

Dan Balow 3B

cessful novel? The genresand subgenres of fantasy,your target audience, andways to help your storyfind its niche.

Rowena Kuo 3C

former literary agentabout what to expect onyour contract. He’s beenon both sides of thistable for many years.

W. Terry Whalin 3E

the shoulders of authors,when you should start,and how to engage youraudience.

Blythe Daniel andStephanie Alton 3F

we write? The impor-tance of acountaiblityfor the quality of ourwriting but especiallyfor our faith walk. Susan Baganz 3A

trends, how to track trends,and how to fit your bookinto the current market.Jesse is Tyndale’s kids &youth acquisitions editor.Jesse Doogan 3G

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Has PublicationBecome an Idol?God has given you the giftof words, but has Hepromised you’ll be tradi-tionally published? Dis-cover how you can write Hisanswer in ways that reachfarther than a physical book.Debbie Maxwell Allen 4A

Mastering RealisticDialogueFrom books to screenplays,effective dialogue factorsinto the success of eachscene, delivers the messageyou want portrayed, andguides the overall tone asyour story unfolds.Rowena Kuo 5C

Being Real in Your WritingPrinciples and examples ofbecoming authentic andopen in your writingalong with probing ques-tions and guided practice.

Peter Lundell 4D

Back Cover CopyIf you don’t know whereto start, this workshop isfor you. You’ll learn howto write a short, sweetpackage to woo readersto buy your book. Bringyour synopsis or currentWIP. Be prepared to write!

Shelley Ring 5EMaster the MemoirDo you have a life storythe world needs to hear?Do you want to leave alegacy in print for family,friends, and beyond? Thedos and don’ts, includingthe importance of a nar-rative thread and the mys-tery of marketability.Marti Pieper 6D

When You Don’tHave a PlatformIdeas for how to compen-sate for not having aplatform, both in yourproposal and when thebook is published.

Nick Harrison 4E

Create a BelievableVoice for MG andYA NovelsHow to develop an authen-tic voice for a middle gradeand young adult audience.Get ready to embrace yourinner child.

Abby Rodriguez 4G

Writing Articlesthat TeachWhat is and isn’t a teach-ing article. How to rightlydivide the Word for yourwriting and engage read-ers to grow in knowledgeand understanding ofbiblical truths.

Sherri Langton 4B

Journaling withJesusHow do you cut throughthe overwhelm of memo-ries, clutter, technology,isolation, etc., to effectivelydistill and communicate alegacy of your life experi-ences and gained wisdom?Carol Round 5A

Everyday WritingDoes your writing “success”depend on a publishedbook, a contract, or a grow-ing platform? Learn thepower of using your gift inunexpected ways. Yourwords were meant to beused to bless the world.David Rupert 5B

Creating Page-Turning FictionYou need: high stakes, asense of urgency, a sensi-tivity to the emotions ofthe reader, a strongmoral premise, and a be-lievable plot and sub-plots that work together. Jennifer Slattery 4C

Characters thatGrab the ReaderIn this discussion on ab-stract and concrete goals,inner lies, black mo-ments, and characterarcs, you’ll learn how totake your readers frommerely enjoying yourstories to living them. Jennifer Slattery 6C

Creative Marketing Facebook has changed itsnews feed yet again, so yourfan page has even less reachthan last year. We’ll talkabout an even better tooland ways you can workaround the social media gi-ants to get your book intobuyer’s hands.Tamara Clymer 5F

Social Media for the ReluctantYou’ve heard you need tobe on social media, buthow can you still findtime to write? Learn howyou can fit it all into yourschedule with a plan thatworks.Cheri Cowell 4F

Saturday, May 19

A - Writer’s Life

Pursue His PurposeDiscover how your passionfor writing can becomean act of worship. Wewill also look at what itmeans to surrender thedream to get published,while still pursuing thatdream.Judy Dunagan 6A

Being Relevant toToday’s ReadersModernism; post-mod-ernism; reaching Mil-lennials; Generation X,Y, and...Z? How canyou be relevant withoutwading into popular-culture trash?Rick Marschall 6B

Reach Kids withthe GospelOnly the Holy Spirit canreveal Jesus. We’ll exploreour need to tap into thepower, person, and pres-ence of the ParakletosHimself in ministering tokids of all ages. Terrence Clark 5G

Writing to Men

How they are the same ordifferent.

Dan Balow 5DBranding for PeopleWho Are Not CowsA step-by-step approachto building a marketing identity that focuses onan author’s uniqueness.

Peter Lundell 6F

Writing for CBN.comEach week over 2 millionpages are opened on thesite. Learn what types ofcontent CBN.com acceptsfor each section of the on-line magazine and yourrights regarding contentshared with CBN.Beth Patch 6G

B - Craft C - Fiction D - Nonfiction E - Publishing F - Marketing G - Other

“CCWC will change your writing for the better,prod you to take the Eternal Word more seriously,and encourage you to follow Him more resolutely.”

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“My fifth year was the best yet for me. I renewed old friendships,made several new ones, and most importantly, I was inspiredanew to continue the writing that God has called me to.”

Jeff Kildow

Matchmaker,MatchmakerTools to analyze a maga-zine. Bring an article youhaven’t submitted, a re-print of a published article,or an idea, and we willspend time finding theright match.Sherri Langton 6E

Add descriptive detail,use dialogue, paint thescene, set a mood, adddramatic tension, andprovide a resolution.

Catherine Lawton 3D

Conference at a GlanceWednesday - May 16 Thursday - May 17

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This book canchange your life.

Lee Roddy

In print 26 years!Available on Amazon

in ebook or print or at writehisanswer.com/bookstore

Early Bird Workshops See website for more info. Registered conferees: $25 for one, $40 fortwo, $55 for three. Wednesday only: $40 for one, $65 for two, $85 for three.

1:00 - 4:00 Only $40 for 3 hours ($65 if only coming Wednesday).E1 The Courage to Pursue Your Writing Dreams - Paula MoldenhauerE2 Customize Scrivener: Write Faster, Write Smarter - Debbie Maxwell AllenE3 Nonfiction: From Passion to Process - Ava PenningtonE4 Write Gripping Fiction - How to Abduct Your Reader - Darcie Gudger

1:00 - 2:00E5 Balancing Privacy & Relationships When Writing Real Life Events - Cindy LambertE6 Mastering the Five Variations of Show vs. Tell - Tessa Emily HallE7 Poetry - Catherine LawtonE8 Ten Tests for Your Nonfiction Book - Andy Scheer

2:15 - 3:15 Making the Most of Your First CCWC FREE!Eric Sprinkle

3:30 - 4:30E9 Care and Feeding of Editors - Susan Baganz & Chris RichardsE10 Troubleshooting Your Unsold Novel - Nick HarrisonE11 Devoted to You - Beth PatchE12 Create Your Own Coloring Book - Shelley Ring

4:45 - 6:00E13 Go Viral: Social Network Marketing - W. Terry WhalinE14 Evaluating Your Options - Cheri CowellE15 Crafting a Winning Nonfiction Book Proposal - Cindy LambertE16 Create a Best-Seller Brand and Fast-Track Your Speaking Outreach - Dick Bruso

6:00 Dinner - Dinner day of arrival through lunch day of departure included with lodging.

7:45 Keynotes: Hidden in Plain Sight - Rob Cook; Finish Strong - Louise L. Looney

9:30 Night Owls: How to Cultivate a Local Writers’ Community - David Rupertor Square Peg Society - Charlie Wolcott

7:15 Devotions & Prayer7:30 Breakfast8:00 Registration & Appointment Desk Open8:30 Worship, Bible Study - Tim Shoemaker

Keynote: Redemptive Writing in a Hostile CulturePeter Lundell

9:45 Coffee Fellowship & Pass10:15 Continuing Sessions

Choose one for the entire conference. See pages 4-5.

11:45 Lunch1:15 Agents Panel2:15 Clinic (by application) or Workshop 13:30 Clinic or Workshop 24:45 Continuing Sessions6:00 Dinner7:30 Worship

Keynote: Embracing the Spirit of the Martyr Michael Gantt

9:15 Night OwlsWrite His Answer to Issues

Michael Gantt, Rick Marschall, and Bill WatkinsSquare Peg Society - Charlie Wolcott

7:15 Devotions & Prayer7:30 Breakfast8:30 Worship

Keynote: “Christians Are Hateful” The Cultural Challenge for Today’s Christians - Bill Watkins

9:45 Magazine & Book Editors’ Panels10:30 Coffee Fellowship & Pass10:45 Continuing Sessions12:00 Lunch1:15 Panel - Writers’ Helps 2:15 Clinic or Workshop 33:15 Coffee Fellowship & Pass3:30 Clinic or Workshop 44:45 Continuing Sessions 6:00 Dinner7:30 Keynote:Write His Answer: Dig Deep, Build High - Ava Pennington

8:30 Book Interviews & Book Signing Conferees & faculty with a published book (traditional or indie) will be

invited to hold up their latest book and share something about it.

9:30 Night Owl: Square Peg Society - Charlie Wolcott

Friday - May 18 Saturday - May 19

“Write my answer on a billboard,large and clear,

so that anyone can read it at a glanceand rush to tell the others.”

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TEENS WRITE!Saturday 9:45 - 3:45See website for details.

Only $45 Home Schoolers &

Christian Schoolers - $33+ $15 if not

a YMCA memberor staying on campus

7:15 Devotions & Prayer7:30 Breakfast8:30 Worship

Keynote: Shoot Higher - Tim Shoemaker

9:45 Magazine & Book Editors’ Panels10:30 Coffee Fellowship & Pass10:45 Clinic or Workshop 512:00 Lunch1:00 Continuing Sessions2:45 Clinic or Workshop 64:00 Worship & Awards4:30 Keynote: How to Pray Through a

Call to Write - Linda Evans Shepherd

5:15 Time of Commitment5:30 Depart to “Write His Answer”6:15 Hayride & Chuck Wagon Dinner 7:30 Worship around Piano

Sunday - May 207:30 Breakfast (box lunches available)8:30 New Testament Worship9:30 Tour Rocky Mountain National Park

Next year’s conference May 15-18, 2019

CCWC goes beyond helping writers achieve publication. CCWC equips writers to use their words to change the world.

Marti Pieper

BARBARA HALEYAuthor

Appointments CoordinatorBookstore Manager, Registrar

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for doing a great job!

Location & FAQs

Adjoined on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park, breathtaking scenery,elk, and glorious sunrises make bringing your camera a must! Both Alpen Innand Longs Peak have hotel-style rooms and full private baths. All-you-can-eatbuffet meals are included. You can keep your cost down and make a new friendby sharing a room with one or more other writers. The Y does roommate match-ing! You might want to rent a cabin (meals not included) and bring your family,or they may stay with you in Longs Peak or Alpen Inn, but please note that the Ycharges for each person in the room. Family members are welcome to come freeof charge to the keynotes.

If you need financial help to attend, you may apply athttp://Colorado.writehisanswer.com/Scholarships for a partial scholarship upto 50% off the registration fee. If you are writing a book from life experience, three$100 Vickie Baker Memorial Scholarships are available. Donations to ourscholarship fund are needed and greatly appreciated!

explore our conference theme, “Write His Answer” (Hab. 2:2 TLB). In 500-800 words ora 12- to 30-line poem, share how God is calling you to “write His answer.” To givebeginning writers a better opportunity to win, poetry and prose by published and not-yet-published writers will be judged as separate categories. Only registered conferees mayenter. Send the $10 entry fee (for each submission) when you register or with yourmanuscript. The winner of each category will receive 50% off the 2019 conference.

In submitting your entry, you are offering the conference one-time rights to publishyour entry in a future (no date yet determined) devotional book. If your work isaccepted for publication, you will receive one free copy and a discount on purchasingadditional copies. Profits will go to the scholarship fund. You may submit yourmanuscript elsewhere before or after the conference. You own the rights!

Send your entries to CCWC Contest, 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446postmarked no later than MAY 9. Do not put your name and address on yourmanuscript, but enclose it with your manuscript. Note on your manuscript whetheryou are published or not-yet-published. The first place winner in each of the fourcategories will receive 50% off the registration fee to the May 15-18, 2019, conference.

what it means to commit his or her writing to the Lord, to strive for excellence, towork hard, and to persevere? Nominations for our Writer of the Year Award shouldbe emailed to [email protected] or mailed to CCWC at 951 Anders Road,Lansdale, PA 19446, postmarked no later than MAY 9.

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WRITING CONTEST

WRITER OF THEYEAR AWARD

BOOKTABLE

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES, ESTES PARK CENTER

SCHOLARSHIPS

More than a contest, this is an opportunity to prayerfully

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Add to your professional library from the huge selection of booksavailable. You’re welcome to bring books you have written. A 20% consignment fee willbe charged on books sold. All major credit cards accepted. To help prepare for theconference, we urge you to visit http://writehisanswer.com/Bookstore. Books are soldat a discount, and sales help us with conference expenses.

Travel & Other InformationCOMING BY PLANE? Plan to fly into Denver International Airport (DIA). If you need ground shuttle transportation to the YMCA (about 90 minutes from the airport, butthe Estes Park Shuttle recommends allowing two hours because of stops along the way), be sure to check the shuttle times below.

GROUNDTRANSPORTATION? Visit www.estesparkshuttle.com to make needed reservations for the ground shuttle from Denver International Airport to the YMCA lodgesor call 970-586-5151. Price is $45 one way; $85 round trip. Pickup times at DIA: 8:00 or 10:00 a.m. and 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 or 10:00 p.m. Plan to allow at least 45 minutes from flightarrival to shuttle departure. Pick up times at YMCA for return to DIA: 5:00, 7:00, or 10:00 a.m. and 1:00, 4:00, or 7:00 p.m. Allow two hours travel time from the YMCA plus atleast 90 minutes for airport check-in. You may want to consider renting a car, especially if you’re traveling with someone.

RENTING A CAR AT THE AIRPORT? Head west (toward the mountains) on Peña Blvd.Take exit 6B, E-470 Tollway N, toward Boulder/Fort Collins (cost about $5.00). Drive 17.5miles to exit #47, I-25 N to Ft. Collins. Then follow directions from Denver & south below.

NEEDTRANSPORTATION FROM LONGMONT, LYONS, OR BOULDER?Visit www.estesparkshuttle.com or call 970-586-5151.

COMING BY CAR?From Denver & south, take I-25 N to exit #243 Lyons/Longmont. Turn left on Hwy66. Follow signs for 36 West thru Longmont and Lyons and into Estes Park (a lovely drivethru Lyons Canyon). Once you’re in Estes Park, follow signs to the YMCA of the Rockies.From Ft. Collins & north, take I-25 South to US 34 West. Go through Loveland andcontinue west to Estes Park. Once you’re in Estes Park, follow the signs to the YMCA.For door-to-door directions (and approximate travel time), visit www.mapquest.com and

75 - Denver 30 - Loveland

42 - Ft. Collins 63 - Granby

48 - Grand Lake

Cheyenne - 75Longmont - 30Boulder - 38Winter Park - 109Colorado Springs - 138

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enter the YMCA’s address: 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, CO 80511. For maps of theYMCA campus as well as directions, go to: www.ymcarockies.org/EPC-map.htm.

SATURDAY NIGHT - Weather permitting, we’re again planning a horse-drawnhayride and chuck-wagon dinner around a campfire. Cost is $28 for those staying inLongs Peak or Alpen Inn Saturday night; $34 for others. Pay at the conference. It’s amemory maker. Bring jeans and a jacket.

SUNDAY - WORSHIP & TOUR THE ROCKIES! - What better way to closeour time together than worshiping the Lord and viewing His spectacular handiwork inRocky Mountain National Park. We’ll meet for worship at 8:30 a.m. and then form carpools to tour the park. Free box lunches are available for those staying Saturday night.

YMCA Lodging Reservation 2018Rates include lodging and all meals beginning with the evening meal on the day of arrival and ending with the noon meal on the day of departure. Rates are per person,

per night, based upon the number of adults sharing the room, and must be for consecutive nights. Rooms in Longs Peak have two queen beds, one floor futon; Alpen Inn has two queen beds, one sofa bed. Both have full bath, telephone, and high-speed wireless Internet.

Circle Nights, May 15 - 19 Long’s Peak Alpen Inn TotalSingle ............. Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat $124.00 a night $124.00 a night $_________ 2 to a room .... Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat $ 82.00 a night $ 82.00 a night $_________ 3 to a room .... Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat $ 68.00 a night $ 68.00 a night $_________4 to a room .... Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat $ 61.00 a night $ 61.00 a night $_________5 to a room .... Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Not available $ 56.80 a night $_________

I wish to share a room with: ___________________________________________for a total occupancy of ____ # people including myself. Please submit reservation forms together.Please choose roommates for me: rOne rTwo rThree rFour rFemale rMalerI want a private room rGround floor (no stairs) rHandicapped room needed

Additional Meals Breakfast Lunch $9.00 $11.00

Wednesday _____ _____ Thursday _____ _____ Friday _____ _____ Saturday _____ _____ Note: Breakfast & lunch need to be purchased separately ONLY the day you arrive.Your lodging meal plan begins with dinner day of arrival and ends with lunch day of departure.

Name__________________________________________ rMale r FemaleAddress __________________________________________________________City _________________________________ State ______ Zip ____________Phone (day)______________________ Phone (night)______________________Email _________________________________ Phone (cell)_________________

r Check enclosed payable to Estes Park Center / YMCA. rCharge my Visa / MC / Discover / Amex (circle) Card # _______________________________ Exp _______CID (3 digit # on back) _____ Amount Authorized $ _______ (minimum 35% deposit or full payment with sales tax) Name (as appears on card) ___________________________

Child (6-12 rooming with parent)$21 a night. Please circle.

Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat $ ____(5 and under no charge)

Reservation Deadline: Reservations made after March 14 are on aspace-available basis. We encourage you to make your reservation early, especially if you are requesting the YMCA to match you with a roommate.Sales tax of 5.45% (subject to change) will be added.Check In/Out: Rooms available by 6:00 p.m. Check out by 10:00 a.m.

Deposits/Cancellations: A 35% deposit is required with each reservation.The balance plus tax is due upon check-in. Deposits are non-refundable ifcanceled after April 16, 2018. If you cancel before April 16, 75% of depositwill be refunded. Make checks payable to Estes Park Center / YMCA. Visa / MC / Discover / American Express accepted.

Questions: Call Estes Park Center Group Registrar 970-586-3341 ext 1349 or email Brenda at [email protected]

Mail this form (NOT your conference registration form) to:Group Registrar

Estes Park Center / YMCA of the RockiesPO Box 20550

Estes Park, CO 80511Paying by credit card, you may fax to 970-586-3501

Total mealsTotal due

(meals & lodging)

Deposit enclosed Balance due

$_________

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Reservation # 575351

CCWC 2018 RegistrationName___________________________ Address_____________________________________ Email___________________________City____________________ State____ Zip_______ Phone Day______________ Night_______________ Cell________________

One Day Two Days Three DaysRegistration Fee: Circle 1 - T F S Circle 2 - T F S T F S Postmark or online by March 17 $170 $290 $365Postmark or online by April 16 $175 $305 $385Postmark or online by May 9 $180 $320 $395

rAfter May 9 & walk-ins add $15 to May 9 price. Registration Fee (circled above) $ ________Discounts (only one may be taken) rAlumni from any year 10% rSenior (65+) 10% rPastor 10%rFull-time student 10% rSpouse attending 25% rTeen (18 & under) 60% rScholarship –$________

Total Registration &Commuter Fee $________Breakfast Lunch Dinner

$9.00 $11.00 $14.00Wednesday ____ ____ ____Thursday ____ ____ ____Friday ____ ____ ____Saturday ____ ____ ____

Meals:

Total cost of meals checkedOptions:1:00 - 4:00___ ($40, Weds only $65) or 1:00 - 2:00____ 3:30 - 4:30____ 4:45 - 6:00 ____ $_______ $25 one, $40 two, $55 three (Weds only $40 one, $65 two, $85 three)

Private 30-minute critique(s) - See website for availability on first-come basis_________________ __________________ _________________ $35 each $_______

rTeens Write! Public school $45, home schooled or private schooled $33YMCA fee non-member if not statyng on campus - $15 $_______

Clinics - Complete application at http://colorado.writehisanswer.com/clinics no later than April 16,register for entire conference & pay additional $65 on acceptance. I plan to apply for: rFiction Intensive

rNonfiction Book Proposal Clinic rSpeakers’ Clinic rBuild Your Author PlatformrDonation to scholarship fund (not tax deductible) Need time payments? See website. $_______rContest entry - $10 each $_____ TOTAL (Make checks payable to CCWC) $ _______

Cancellations: Full refund less $50 thru May 1. Emergencies: Full refund.Questions? Email [email protected] or call 484-991-8581

Mail to: CCWC, 951 Anders Road, Lansdale, PA 19446-5419

Writing skill level: rProfessional rAdvanced - publishing regularlyrIntermediate - a few sales rNovice - some submissions, no sales yet

rBeginner - no submissions

r I’m in a wheelchair or have other special needs. (Please note on reverse.)

r I’m staying on campus in r Long’s Peak r Alpen Inn rCabin

r I’m flying r Renting a car at airport r Taking Estes Park Shuttler I attended CCWC in________________________________ year(s).r I will be consigning books (20% consignment fee on books sold)

r I am interested in helping with: r Set-up Tuesday/Wednesday rTransportationrCoffee Breaks r Publicity: Send _____brochures. rCleanup Monday

WORKSHOP CHOICESSee grid on pages 8-9 for codes. Place one X in each row of days attending.

A B C D E F G 1 -Thurs 2:15

2 -Thurs 3:30 3 - Fri 2:15 4 - Fri 3:30 5 - Sat 10:45 6 - Sat 2:45

CONTINUING SESSIONChoose one for entire conference. See pages 4 - 5.

For planning purposes. You’re not locked into your choices.Charge my credit card #____________________________________CID # (last 3 digits on back) _____ Exp _______ Billing zip __________Name on card _____________________________________________Signature ________________________________ Amount $________

YMCA Commuter Fee $15 a day $______ Staying in Alpen Inn or Longs Peak? Dinner day of arrival thrulunch day of departure included. Cabin renters & commuters mayorder meals now or pay in dining hall. Children 6-12 not stayingin Longs Peak or Alpen Inn: Breakfast $5.50, Lunch $7.50, Dinner $10. Ages 0-5 free.

$_______Wednesday Early Birds

You may register securely online athttp://Colorado.writehisanswer.com

using PayPal.

Your lodging reservation needs to besent directly to the Estes Park Center

YMCA of the Rockies.

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