- February 22-23, 2012. Teaching at Christian Writers Seminar, Redwood Chapel, Castro Valley CA. (Link)
- How to Make Historical Fiction Come to Life
- Historical Research for Fiction Writers: Enrich and Deepen Your Story
- Lessons from the 1940s Woman. What the woman of today can learn from Rosie the Riveter and her friends. For women's groups.
- Book Talk. The process of writing a novel and/or conducting historical research. For public libraries or schools.
- The Story Behind the Story. The author's journey to publication. For libraries, schools, or other community groups.
- Sentimental Journey: Looking to the Past, Strengthening the Present. What modern couples can learn from World War II era couples.
Lessons from the 1940s Woman. What the woman of today can learn from Rosie the Riveter and her friends. For women's groups.- Diapers and Dreams. What to do with your personal dreams when you have young children at home. For Mothers of Preschoolers or other similar groups.
- Shoving off Shame. How to rise above shame and live the life God intended for you. For women's groups.
- In God's Waiting Room. What to do when God doesn't say yes or no. For women's groups as a weekend retreat or as a workshop.
- Through the Storm. Biblical tips for riding through the storms that come our way. For women's groups.
Speaking Topics for Writers
- Historical Research for Fiction Writers: Enrich and Deepen Your Story. Accurate details in historical fiction lend authenticity and color—we will discuss principles of conducting historical research, resources to explore, and what your research should cover.
- Story Structure as Plotting Tool. Through an understanding of traditional story structure, learn how to analyze your novel and improve it.
- The Story Behind the Story: the author's journey to publication.
- How to Get Started in Writing. Can be adapted for teens or adults.
- Writing a Story. The class will be guided to sketch a basic story structure in an interactive setting. Appropriate for public schools, private schools, or home-school groups, older elementary to adult.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Sarah Sundin at Sarah's E-mail.
