What to Expect

Kathy Collard Miller and Cindi McMenamin will be offering encouragement, instruction and one-on-one coaching at the "Writers' Getaway" scheduled just prior to The Springs this Fall in Three Rivers, CA. They will:

• answer your questions about writing and publishing
• inspire you with ideas and options for getting your writing in front of readers
• encourage you with the difference between marketing yourself and marketing the message God has placed on your heart
• equip you with the essentials for writing successfully in today's world 
• instill hope in you to keep writing for God's glory 
• coach you, individually, in the area of your writing where you most need help or encouragement

Plus, Kathy and Cindi will share vulnerably and from their hearts how to bring your motives before God and stay surrendered to the One for whom you write.

 How to Prepare

In preparation for the Writers Getaway, read the chapters from Kathy's "Writing as a Ministry for God's Glory" that apply to your writing goals and desires.

What to Bring

Please print "Writing as a Ministry for God's Glory" and bring it with you to the Writers' Getaway. You will discuss what you’ve learned from these chapters with Kathy and Cindi. 

If you have writing that you've been working on, notebooks of ideas, books that inspire you, please bring them. You might also want to bring a laptop or tablet, and your favorite pen.

Schedule of Events

TUESDAY, OCT. 23

Welcome and Introductions

Session 1:  Let it Flow - Gaining Inspiration and Running with It

Kathy and Cindi will share where they each get inspiration and how that inspiration becomes the fuel for what they write. Practical steps will be provided so you can know how to follow the inspiration God gives you.

Session 2: Promoting Your Message, Not Yourself

There is pressure out there to promote, promote, promote. But it doesn’t have to be a “Look at me” “Follow me,” or “All about me” situation. Kathy and Cindi share a biblical perspective as well as practical ways to take the message God has put on our hearts and get it out there so it translates “Look at Him,” “Follow Him” and “It’s all about Him.”

Question & Answer Session with Kathy and Cindi

A time to discuss your questions about the “Writing as a Ministry for God’s Glory” preparatory material, as well as the material discussed in Sessions 1 and 2 with Kathy and Cindi.

One-on-One Coaching Sessions with Kathy or Cindi

Dinner with the Group

Session 3: Letting God Purify Your Motives –Kathy Collard Miller

Murky motives can easily diminish the power of our service for God. The approval, attention, and applause of others becomes our focus rather than The Audience of One Master and Lord. Kathy knows that struggle through many years of the ups and downs of ministry. This session will encourage you to faithfully turn your eyes to God.

Session 4: The Lord is Your Reward – Cindi McMenamin

How would our lives—and our writing—look different if we were to surrender the need to succeed and see God as our portion and our very great reward? Cindi shares the wonderful benefits of seeing God as our portion (Psalm 16:5-6), and  the points of surrender that God often takes the writer through to make sure He remains all we desire. 

Free time, Discussion, Reflection/Writing or Goodnight

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24

Breakfast with the Group

One-on-one coaching sessions with Kathy and Cindi

Lunch with the Group

St. Anthony's Retreat Center

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, just 30 minutes east of Visalia, St. Anthony's Retreat and Conference Center offers a beautiful setting for the Writer's Getaway. Enjoy having your own private room and bath, delicious and healthy meals, and time to write in a quiet setting dedicated to spiritual gatherings.  

Three Options to choose from

Option 1 - Writers Getaway plus The Springs Retreat. 

Come to the Writers' Getaway and be inspired as a writer and then stay for The Springs Retreat to spend time with the Lord.

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. until Friday, Oct. 26, noon

Three nights, 8 meals, private room and bath:

Cost:  $375 (a $59 savings) 

Option 2 - Writers Getaway overnight: 

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. 

Enjoy the full program, spending Tuesday night at St. Anthony's in a private room with a private bath, and three meals with the group.

Cost: $149.

Option 3 -  Program and Dinner only (no lodging):

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1 - 9 p.m.,  Wednesday, Oct. 24, 9-noon.

Come for the program and dinner on Tuesday, spend the night at home, return after breakfast on Wednesday. Lunch on your own.

Cost $49

Writer's Getaway co-Leaders

Cindi McMenanman

Cindi is an award-winning writer and speaker who helps women strengthen their relationship with God and with others. She has authored 17 books including When Women Walk Alone (more than 130,000 copies sold), When Women Long for Rest, When a Woman Discovers Her Dream, and When God Sees Your Tears. Cindi and her husband, Hugh,  co-authored When Couples Walk Together: 31 Days to a Closer Connection  and Cindi's daughter, Dana, collaborated with her to write When a Mom Inspires Her Daughter. Cindi writes regularly for Crosswalk.com and Lifeway's Journey magazine. Cindi is a CLASS-trained speaker, a member of CAN and is AWSA-certfified as a Writing Coach and Communications Specialist. She is now focusing on helping other writers develop their book concept, write a winning book proposal, and bring their writing dream to fruition. You can learn more about Cindi's ministry at www.StrengthForTheSoul.com. 

Kathy Collard Miller

Kathy is an award-winning author, speaker who has authored more than 50 books including the popular Daughters of the King Bible Study Series, commentaries, and books on spiritual growth. She has also authored hundreds of articles over the years. Kathy is an alumni of CLASS (Christian Leaders, Authors, Speakers Seminar) and is a founding member of AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association). She also holds memberships in CAN (Christian Authors Network) and NEWIM. She and Larry live in Southern California and they are the parents of two grown children and grandparents to two Kathy loves to offer through her writing and speaking God's healing power and practical ideas for changing hearts and lives. For more on her background, available books, and current ministry, see her website:  www.KathyCollardMiller.com.