Conference Schedule

Feb 25-27, 2021

NOTE: All times are Pacific Time. 

THURSDAY FEB 25 – Pre-conference Circle Groups

All times are Pacific time

All links were provided in the conference email sent on Monday, February 22, 2021.

(for those who added-on this option)

Circle Groups, a pre-conference add-on, feature small group instruction geared to a particular genre or topic, with 8 people and an instructor. Circle groups are live on Zoom video, and include 4 hours instruction, 1-hour Round Table with an agent or editor, and 1-hour lunch break.

9 am – 12 pm Circle Groups (Pacific Time)

12-1 pm          Lunch Break

1-3 pm            Circle Groups resume

Special feature: Round Tables take place during Circle Group time and feature and hour of feedback, Q&A, and sometimes brainstorming w/ an industry professional. This feature is included in your Circle Group registration at no extra charge.

PLEASE NOTE: The Career Circle has a slightly different schedule and is meeting from 10 am – 4  pm.

FRIDAY FEB 26 – Conference DAY ONE 

All times are Pacific time

All links were provided in the conference email sent on Monday, February 22, 2021.

8 am                Virtual doors open in the private Facebook group for coffee & donuts hangout, and any last-minute questions.

9 am                DAY ONE General Session –  You can watch these elements in any order, but below is our suggested order:

Conference Opening, Welcome & Prayer – Susy Flory

Devotional – Melanie Dobson, “Cast Your Net”
Orientation – Sarah Sundin

Humor – Andrea Coli, “The Life of a Writer”

My Best Writing Tip – a selection from some of our experts

Keynote – Vivian Mabuni

Session Prayer – Chris Moss

10:30 am         Enjoy pre-recorded workshops (there are almost 60 to choose from!)

Tips: Look at the categories, and choose from there.

Watch and take notes.

Leave comments on the videos.

Download the handouts.

Tell others in the Facebook group or on other social media what you’re watching and how it’s going (use the conference hashtag #wccwmegaconference)       

12 pm              Lunch Chat on Zoom video with WCCW Team & attendees

1 pm                Round Tables. If you pre-purchased a Round Table add-on, you can enjoy it during the 1-2 pm hour (Pacific Time).

2:30 pm          Coffee Break on Zoom video w/ Jeanette Hanscome 

4 pm                Conference DAY ONE is done! We’ll see you in the morning

Virtual Activities throughout the day:
Bookstore, Facebook group interaction, Q&A

Email info@westcoastchristianwriters.com with any questions.

SATURDAY FEB 27 – Conference DAY TWO

All times are Pacific time

All links were provided in the conference email sent on Monday, February 22, 2021.

8 am                Virtual doors open in the private Facebook group for coffee & donuts hangout, and any last-minute questions.

9 am                DAY TWO General Session – use the link provided to go to DAY TWO General

Session on Vimeo (our video host). You can watch these elements in any order, but below is our suggested order:

Conference Opening, Welcome & Prayer – Sarah Sundin

Devotional – Jan Kern

Humor – Tim Fall

My Best Writing Tip – a selection from some of our experts

Keynote – Marlena Graves (two options: English or Spanish)

Session Prayer – Ginny Yttrup

10:30 am         Enjoy pre-recorded workshops (there are almost 60 to choose from!)

Tips: Look at the categories, and choose from there.

Watch and take notes.

Leave comments on the videos.

Download the handouts.

Tell others in the Facebook group or on other social media what you’re watching and how it’s going (use the conference hashtag #wccwmegaconference)       

12 pm              Lunch Chat on Zoom video with WCCW Team & attendees 

1 pm                Workshops (see 10:30 am instructions above)

Round Tables. If you pre-purchased a Round Table add-on, you can enjoy it during the 1-2 pm hour (Pacific Time). Link has been provided to you already.

2:30 pm          Coffee Break on Zoom video w/ Marci Seither 

4 pm                DAY TWO Closing Session – use the link provided to go to CLOSING SESSION on Vimeo (our video host). You can watch these elements in any order, but below is our suggested order.

Welcome – Susy Flory

Goldie Awards – Jeanette Hanscome & Mike Lynch

Behind the Scenes at WCCW- Sarah Barnum

Devotional – Marci Seither

Piano – Dave Talbott, Be Thou My Vision

Prayer – Jeanette Hanscome

4:30                 Conference is done. We can’t wait to see you again in 2022!

Virtual Activities throughout the day:
Bookstore
Facebook group interaction, including Q&A

Email info@westcoastchristianwriters.com with any questions.