A Writers Conference with More
Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference is one of the premier conferences in the United States. It offers a wide variety of opportunities for all writers, no matter level of experience or genre. It is one of the few conferences that also has a variety of other chances for fellowship, worship, and recreation.
Night Owls
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights the night owls have an opportunity to tell their story, hear a concert, learn writing software, and more. The Night Owl Sessions are held from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Worship
“Since we have such a hope, we are very bold” (2 Cor. 3:12 ESV). As writers, we have the opportunity to be bold in our message. We are also called to be bold in worshiping the source of our message. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday open with Prayer and Praise led by Karen Ball. Sunday morning there will be an early morning hike to the cross, as well as Palm Sunday worship and communion service.
Fellowship
Food and beverages spark social interaction. Meal times, of course, are a good time to meet new friends and catch up with those we’ve known for a while. The conference starts on Friday afternoon with
- First Timers Orientation (1:45 p.m.)
- Returners Reunion (1:45 p.m.)
- Meet and Greet (3 p.m.) This will be the time to make appointments with faculty members.
On Monday evening, after Award night and General Session, the bookstore is open for an autograph party.
Each evening refreshments are served and the bookstore is open. This is a good time to unwind and make new friends. What’s more fun than discussing books with other writers?
Recreational Options
- Go Kayaking on Sunday morning, Sunday afternoon, and/or Monday morning. (Free for conferees!)
- Take a small-group Nature Hike on our campus trails Sunday afternoon. (Free for conferees!)
- Go on a Guided Mountain Bike Ride through the beautiful Henry Cowell State Park on Sunday afternoon. (Free for conferees!)
Other activities include the Sequoia Aireal Adventure, Redwood Canopy Tour, and more. Details are here.
The Fieldhouse will open on Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon for foosball, pool, air hockey, ping pong, basketball, volleyball, and more
Bookstores
The Mount Hermon Bookstore and conference bookstore will be open each day with products from faculty members and attendees. (Did I mention an autograph party on Monday evening?)
Want a Professional Head Shot or Video?
If you don’t have a high-quality head shot, or if it’s been a while since you had yours taken, I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity we’re offering this year.
The professional Mount Hermon photographers will be doing photo shoots at the conference for a very reasonable price. $75 for a 20-minute photo shoot in one or two locations, including digital photos. Sign up for a photo session will be at the Thursday Meet and Greet.
New this year is the opportunity to work with a professional videographer to create a three-to-five minute video for your website or social media. Each session is sixty minutes and customized for each individual. Sessions must be scheduled in advance. E-mail arsenaultkendra@gmail.com.
Check out the details of both of these opportunities.
Take a look at the schedule and plan now for learning, friendship, recreation, and worship.
