2026

• Oct 15—Oct 18, 2026

  Teaching at reNEW Christian Writers' Retreat

  October 15-18
  Wisdom House – 229 E Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759

  I’m so excited to be teaching at the reNEW retreat this year. This incredible Cloud of Witness community has supported, trained, and encouraged me on my 7-year writing journey. I am so thankful and delighted to help others learn.

  My class is called

  How Not to Write a Novel (Lessons Learned the Hard Way)

  Writing your first novel can feel overwhelming. This workshop is designed especially for first-time novelists who want to avoid common traps and keep writing with clarity and purpose.

  We’ll highlight typical errors in determining point of view and research organization, the challenge of “show don’t tell,” repeated word tics, and the purpose of development, copyediting, and proofreading, and how to deal with each. You’ll also learn practical tips about working with an agent, critique groups, and creating a supportive community.

  Participants will leave encouraged and better prepared, with practical tools and useful resources to feel confident about next steps toward a finished novel.

  If you’d like to join me: https://renewwriting.com/workshops-2026/

  NY Women in Media

• Nov 19, 2026

  Keynote Speaker at Christian Women in Media Association NYC Connect Group

  November 19^th: 6:30-8:30 pm

  Location: NoHo at 363 Lafayette St., NYC

  Dear friend, Rachel Britton, CWIA Connect Leader and Director of reNEW Christian Writers’ Retreat, has asked me to serve as the keynote speaker for this dynamic organization.

  Here is a little intro about them:

  Christian Women in Media Association (CWIMA) empowers professional women like you to positively influence culture through media with a Biblical worldview.

  Christian Women in Media Association (CWIMA) empowers professional women to positively influence culture through media with a biblical worldview. Since 2002, the organization has connected women working in television, radio, podcasting, film, publishing, social media, digital and print media, music, the arts, and entertainment — providing tools, networking opportunities, and spiritual support to help them thrive in their careers or ministries while glorifying Christ.
  CWIMA members include passionate content creators, media influencers, and executives, many with national and international platforms reaching audiences in over 200 nations. United by faith and purpose, these women are positioned in the marketplace to make a meaningful impact — for such a time as this.

  Should you be interested please check out their website:

  https://www.cwima.org/city-new-york-ny/sep-18-2025