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Writing and Teaching Corner
Kevin accepts the Memphis Black Writer's Conference
2004 Best New Gospel Radio Show Award, Memphis, TN
Current writing assignments:
Precious Times Magazine (national) - A Magazine for Today's Black Christian Woman. Frequent contributor to this fine woman's magazine from its inception in 2002. Featured in the "Brother's Corner" regularly and as a contributing writer.
http://www.precioustimesmag.com
www.BCNN1.com (International)
Beginning September 14, 2009, a weekly "Writing/Publishing" blog will encourage you to "write for the Lord" as I have done for the past eight years. Start and finish your book or article based upon powerful tips and information to assist you in your writing endeavors!
Current teaching assignments:
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writer's Conference (regional) Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In operation for almost thirty years, this regional conference attracts national best-selling authors, editors, publishers, recording artists, and publishing agents for the sole purpose of honoring God through the gift of writing. Experienced industry professionals share their knowledge with new writers over a three day time period. It is held on the second weekend in August each year. Teaches: 'Working with the Media,' 'Book Promotion,' and 'Start to Finish for the First-Time Author.'
Founder and Director: Mrs. Marlene Bagnull
http://www.writehisanswer.com
Memphis Black Writer's Conference and Southern Film Festival (national), Memphis, Tennessee. Member: International/Christian Executive Advisory Board & 2007 Author's Hall of Fame. This national writer's conference is held on the fourth weekend in April of each year. Saturday morning events begin with a prayer breakfast featuring Christian authors, musicians, and ministers. Join us!
Moderator: Christian authors panel discussion
Founder and Director: Mr. Lawrence Wayne
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/blackwritersconf/
Black Writer's Alliance of Prince George's County, Maryland. Each year, BWA hosts a seminar/workshop on behalf of the readers and aspiring writer's who live in the Prince George's County community. Well received by one of the country's most popular and professional bookstores - Karibu Books - the event draws a plethora of interested citizens. Teaches: 'The State of Christian Publishing.
President: Mrs. Judine Slaughter
http://blackwritersguild.org
info@bwgpg.org
Capital Book Fest, Largo, Maryland (Washington, DC Metropolitan area). Each year, the Capital Book Fest, sponsored by The Washington Post newspaper, is held on the first Saturday in October and includes author readings, panels, cooking demonstrations, writing and publishing workshops, poetry performances, home-buying seminars, children's storytelling, and exhibitors. This event is produced by author and poet Kwame Alexander. Teaches: 'From Start to Finish for the First-Time Author.'
Founder: Kwame Alexander
http://www.capitalbookfest.com
**2010 scheduling expands the Capital Book Fest to Charleston, SC and Harrisburg, PA**
National Christian Writer's Workshop and Book Expo (national).
The mission is to build a legacy for adult and children literacy that will last forever. The goal is to foster an inspiring event that will bridge the gap between aspiring writers and literary experts, who have exercised their craft in the publishing industry. We are dedicated to providing the information, tools, resources, and education to help writers perfect their craft and promote the gospel. Teaches: "Marketing Your Book."
Founder and President: Renee Bobb
http://www.nationalchristianwritersconference.com
Word Power International Black Book Festival (London England).
London's leading African/Caribbean Independent Bookshop hosts this annual international book festival for authors of all genres. Held in October of each year, to coincide with Black History Month in the United Kingdom, this month-long event celebrates writings by a plethora of authors from around the world.Teaches: "Christian Publishing."
Founder: Emmanuel Amevor
eamevor@centerprisetrust.org.uk
Current workshops on "How to Get Published" (designed specifically to meet your needs):
To learn more about the ABC's of getting published and generating multiple book sales, schedule one of these four workshops or seminars at your church, writer's conference, or your organization:
1. "From Start to Finish for the First-Time Author"
2. "Understanding the Four Book Markets - Retail, Wholesale,
Consumer and Trade"
3. "Internet Marketing"
4. "Christian Publishing - An Overview."
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