Fabulous Workshops. Choose from one of the following:
Tama Fortner: Writing the "Read it Again" Children's Book- In this class, writers will explore the who, why, where, what, when, and how of writing picture books:
- who your audience is and suggestions for connecting with them;
- why you should (and should not) write a picture book;
- where the best ideas come from;
- what the basic structure of a picture book is, including pagination and illustrations;
- when to use to use rhythm, rhyme, and repetition;
- how to use story and characters arcs for writing picture books (Yes, they still apply!).
TAMA FORTNER is an ECPA award-winning and bestselling author with more than sixty titles to her credit, including her latest releases Everyday Joys Devotional; God, I Feel Sad; and God, I Feel Scared. She is the writer behind the million-selling Indescribable for Kids series with Louie Giglio, as well as a number of books in the Jesus Calling children’s line, including the wildly successful Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids. Tama’s next devotional will be releasing from Ink & Willow/Penguin Random House in 2025, and her next picture book will be releasing from Zonderkidz in 2026!Tama lives on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee, with her family and two feisty little pups who are convinced they’re people too. Learn more at www.TamaFortner.com.Laine Lawson Craft - Hope in the Battle: Trusting God Through Family Struggles- Laine will be sharing
scriptural insights, practical guidance, and powerful prayers to equip parents in their spiritual battle for their children’s lives.
Laine Lawson Craft—Laine Lawson Craft, a parenting expert, emerges as a battle-tested warrior for parents navigating the heartbreaking journey of having a prodigal child. Her groundbreaking work,
Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your Child, Amazon’s newest new release and top 5 bestseller, builds on the success of her award-winning book
The Parent' Battle Plan, named 2023 Nonfiction Book of the Year. These soul-stirring works emerged from her raw, transformative experience of fighting for her three prodigal children's return to faith and healing.
As host of the top globally-ranked Warfare Parenting Podcast, Craft reaches parents worldwide with
strategic, spiritual guidance for reconnecting with their wayward children. Her authentic approach and
battle-tested strategies have helped thousands of families rebuild relationships once thought
irreparable.