If you would like to advertise a publishing conference or seminar on this site, contact MTI.
Please note that some of the conferences are oriented specifically toward book, magazine, curriculum, or comic book publishing. Others with more general titles nevertheless are oriented more toward one specific type of publishing than another. It would be a good idea to ask the organizer how much of the conference in which you are interested will apply to you and your publishing ministry.
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Conference: 2012 Convergence Journalism Course
Where: On the campus of The King's College in midtown Manhattan, NY, United States
Dates: May 13 - June 1
Application deadline: April 14, 2012
Topic: Classes for beginning through career writers, meetings with editors and agents, manuscript evaluations.
Who should attend: Christian students interested in integrating their faith, journalism practice, and understanding of our current culture in a unified fashion aptly fit for work in today's mainstream newsrooms or the World news group.
Cost: The fee for this eight-week New York course is $500 due on the first day of class and can be paid by PayPal or check. This fee includes tuition, housing, some lunches, the closing reception, follow-up assignments and evaluation. Required books and hardware/software must be purchased by the students. The cost of earning academic credit from the student's college is extra and is the student's responsibility.
Language: English
Conference organizer: World Journalism Institute
Contact: office@worldji.com or 800-769-7870
Web site: http://www.worldji.com/
Conference: Building and Maintaining Editor Relationships
Where: http://www.icontact-archive.com/6-PU9F8gBxv-cAKu5i65VBPV-HLM2JNd?w=1
Dates: May 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PDT
Application deadline: Limited space, register now
Topic: Author of "My So-Called Freelance Life" Michelle Goodman will cover topics like asking the right questions to meet your editor's needs, handling last-minute interviews or extra interviews and understanding when and how to interact with editors on social media.
Who should attend: Freelancers
Cost: Free
Language: English
Conference organizer: International Journalists' Network
Contact:International Journalists' Network
Web site:http://ijnet.org/
Conference: Colorado Christian Writers Conference
Where: YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO, United States
Dates: May 16 - 19, 2012
Topic: Encouraging and equipping Christians to “Write His Answer” in 17 Wednesday Earlybirds, 8 continuing sessions, 42 workshops or three hands-on clinics, and 4 one-on-one 15-minute appointments with the faculty of your choice for those who attend the entire conference.
Who should attend: Any Christian writer looking to learn more about the industry, craft, and themselves as a writer.
Cost: Costs vary, see Web site for details
Language: English
Conference organizer: Colorado Christian Writer's Conference
Contact: CCWC Director Marlene Bagnull, mbagnull@aol.com
Web site:http://www.writehisanswer.com/colorado/index.htm
Conference: Write-to-Publish Conference
Where: Chicago, IL, United States
Dates: May 30 - June 2
Application deadline: Preregistration closes May 22. Walk-ins accepted any day of the conference, but campus rooms available only for those who preregister.
Topic: Classes for beginning through career writers, meetings with editors and agents, manuscript evaluations.
Who should attend: Writers at all levels from unpublished through full-time. Focus is on the Christian market.
Cost: $480 for full conference, $270 for double campus room and all meals.
Language: English
Conference organizer: WordPro Communication Services
Contact:lin@writetopublish.com
Web site:http://www.writetopublish.com
Where: On the campus of The King's College in midtown Manhattan, NY, United States
Dates: May 13 - June 1
Application deadline: April 14, 2012
Topic: Classes for beginning through career writers, meetings with editors and agents, manuscript evaluations.
Who should attend: Christian students interested in integrating their faith, journalism practice, and understanding of our current culture in a unified fashion aptly fit for work in today's mainstream newsrooms or the World news group.
Cost: The fee for this eight-week New York course is $500 due on the first day of class and can be paid by PayPal or check. This fee includes tuition, housing, some lunches, the closing reception, follow-up assignments and evaluation. Required books and hardware/software must be purchased by the students. The cost of earning academic credit from the student's college is extra and is the student's responsibility.
Language: English
Conference organizer: World Journalism Institute
Contact: office@worldji.com or 800-769-7870
Web site: http://www.worldji.com/
Conference: Building and Maintaining Editor Relationships
Where: http://www.icontact-archive.com/6-PU9F8gBxv-cAKu5i65VBPV-HLM2JNd?w=1
Dates: May 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. PDT
Application deadline: Limited space, register now
Topic: Author of "My So-Called Freelance Life" Michelle Goodman will cover topics like asking the right questions to meet your editor's needs, handling last-minute interviews or extra interviews and understanding when and how to interact with editors on social media.
Who should attend: Freelancers
Cost: Free
Language: English
Conference organizer: International Journalists' Network
Contact:International Journalists' Network
Web site:http://ijnet.org/
Conference: Colorado Christian Writers Conference
Where: YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO, United States
Dates: May 16 - 19, 2012
Topic: Encouraging and equipping Christians to “Write His Answer” in 17 Wednesday Earlybirds, 8 continuing sessions, 42 workshops or three hands-on clinics, and 4 one-on-one 15-minute appointments with the faculty of your choice for those who attend the entire conference.
Who should attend: Any Christian writer looking to learn more about the industry, craft, and themselves as a writer.
Cost: Costs vary, see Web site for details
Language: English
Conference organizer: Colorado Christian Writer's Conference
Contact: CCWC Director Marlene Bagnull, mbagnull@aol.com
Web site:http://www.writehisanswer.com/colorado/index.htm
Conference: Write-to-Publish Conference
Where: Chicago, IL, United States
Dates: May 30 - June 2
Application deadline: Preregistration closes May 22. Walk-ins accepted any day of the conference, but campus rooms available only for those who preregister.
Topic: Classes for beginning through career writers, meetings with editors and agents, manuscript evaluations.
Who should attend: Writers at all levels from unpublished through full-time. Focus is on the Christian market.
Cost: $480 for full conference, $270 for double campus room and all meals.
Language: English
Conference organizer: WordPro Communication Services
Contact:lin@writetopublish.com
Web site:http://www.writetopublish.com
Conference: Christian Writing Seminar - India
Where: Guwahati, Assam, India. Council of Baptist Churches of North East India (CBCNEI) Conference Centre
Dates: June 5 - 8, 2012. Beginning on Tues., June 5 with afternoon tea at 3:30 p.m. and ending on Fri., June 8 with lunch.
Application deadline: May 31, 2012
Topic: Writing to win
Who should attend: Members of Baptist Churches of North East India
Cost: There will be a small fee, but the event is sponsored by CBCNEI
Conference organizer: Dr. A.K. Lama, general secretary, CBCNEI
Contact: Dr. A.K. Lama, aklama@cbcnei.com or Julie Belding, seminar leader, (09) 479-7829, julie@belding.co.nz
Where: Guwahati, Assam, India. Council of Baptist Churches of North East India (CBCNEI) Conference Centre
Dates: June 5 - 8, 2012. Beginning on Tues., June 5 with afternoon tea at 3:30 p.m. and ending on Fri., June 8 with lunch.
Application deadline: May 31, 2012
Topic: Writing to win
Who should attend: Members of Baptist Churches of North East India
Cost: There will be a small fee, but the event is sponsored by CBCNEI
Conference organizer: Dr. A.K. Lama, general secretary, CBCNEI
Contact: Dr. A.K. Lama, aklama@cbcnei.com or Julie Belding, seminar leader, (09) 479-7829, julie@belding.co.nz
Conference: Leadership Strategies in Magazine & Digital Publishing
Where: On the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Dates: July 15 - 20, 2012
Application deadline: as soon as possible due to limited enrollment
Topic: The curriculum concentrates on best practices in business and management; understanding and utilizing the latest advances in technology; implementing innovative strategies for discoverability, audience development, and brand extension; ways to increase revenue in a global economy in which print and digital publishing co-exist profitably; and managing organizational change and finding new sources of revenue.
Who should attend: Mid and upper-level publishing professionals from all over the world
Cost: $250 application fee and $4,995.00 tuition includes course materials, daily breakfasts, lunches, snacks, receptions, and dinner on three nights.
Language: English
Conference organizer: Yale University
Contact: publishing.course@yale.edu; phone: (203) 436-4545; address: Yale Publishing Course, P.O. Box 208320, New Haven, CT 06520-8320
Web site: http://publishing-course.yale.edu/2012ypcmag
Conference: Seminar for journalists offered - Central, Eastern Europe
Where: Contact conference organizer
Dates: July 15 - August 3, 2012
Application deadline: February 15, 2012
Who should attend: Journalists 19-32 years old and working full or part-time at print, radio or television outlets dedicated to democratic, human and religious values.
Cost: Organizers cover accommodation, meals and training costs. Transportation is covered by the participants.
Language: Must be fluent in German
Conference organizer: Institut zur Förderung publizistischen Nachwuchses e.V
Contact: Institut zur Förderung publizistischen Nachwuchses e.V
Web site: http://www.ifp-kma.de/
Where: On the campus of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Dates: July 15 - 20, 2012
Application deadline: as soon as possible due to limited enrollment
Topic: The curriculum concentrates on best practices in business and management; understanding and utilizing the latest advances in technology; implementing innovative strategies for discoverability, audience development, and brand extension; ways to increase revenue in a global economy in which print and digital publishing co-exist profitably; and managing organizational change and finding new sources of revenue.
Who should attend: Mid and upper-level publishing professionals from all over the world
Cost: $250 application fee and $4,995.00 tuition includes course materials, daily breakfasts, lunches, snacks, receptions, and dinner on three nights.
Language: English
Conference organizer: Yale University
Contact: publishing.course@yale.edu; phone: (203) 436-4545; address: Yale Publishing Course, P.O. Box 208320, New Haven, CT 06520-8320
Web site: http://publishing-course.yale.edu/2012ypcmag
Conference: Seminar for journalists offered - Central, Eastern Europe
Where: Contact conference organizer
Dates: July 15 - August 3, 2012
Application deadline: February 15, 2012
Who should attend: Journalists 19-32 years old and working full or part-time at print, radio or television outlets dedicated to democratic, human and religious values.
Cost: Organizers cover accommodation, meals and training costs. Transportation is covered by the participants.
Language: Must be fluent in German
Conference organizer: Institut zur Förderung publizistischen Nachwuchses e.V
Contact: Institut zur Förderung publizistischen Nachwuchses e.V
Web site: http://www.ifp-kma.de/
Conference: Magazine Publishing Institute II
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 8 - 13, 2012
Who should attend: Christian magazine staff, including editors, designers, financial officers, and publishers.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: Digital Publishing Seminar
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 14 - 17, 2012
Who should attend: Christian magazine staff, including editors, designers, financial officers, and publishers.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: Digital Publishing Practicum (Optional)
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 18 - 19, 2012
Who should attend: Christian magazine staff, including editors, designers, financial officers, and publishers.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: Communicating Through Comics Seminar
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 21 - 24, 2012
Who should attend: Anyone interested in writing, designing, and producing Christian comics.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: LittWorld 2012
Where: Nairobi, Kenya
Dates: October 28 - November 2, 2012
Application deadline: September 3, 2012
Who should attend: We welcome all Christian publishers, editors, graphic designers, writers, and booksellers.
Cost: $595 per person for a shared room, $745 per person for a single room. Organizers cover conference registration and materials, lodging, meals, and coffee breaks. Transportation is covered by the participants.
Language: English and French
Conference organizer: Media Associates International
Contact: Media Associates International
Web site: https://www.littworld.org/index.asp
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 8 - 13, 2012
Who should attend: Christian magazine staff, including editors, designers, financial officers, and publishers.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: Digital Publishing Seminar
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 14 - 17, 2012
Who should attend: Christian magazine staff, including editors, designers, financial officers, and publishers.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: Digital Publishing Practicum (Optional)
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 18 - 19, 2012
Who should attend: Christian magazine staff, including editors, designers, financial officers, and publishers.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: Communicating Through Comics Seminar
Where: Bangalore, India
Dates: October 21 - 24, 2012
Who should attend: Anyone interested in writing, designing, and producing Christian comics.
Cost: To Be Determined
Language: English
Conference organizer: Magazine Training International
Contact: Magazine Training International
Web site: http://www.magazinetraining.com/Home/
Conference: LittWorld 2012
Where: Nairobi, Kenya
Dates: October 28 - November 2, 2012
Application deadline: September 3, 2012
Who should attend: We welcome all Christian publishers, editors, graphic designers, writers, and booksellers.
Cost: $595 per person for a shared room, $745 per person for a single room. Organizers cover conference registration and materials, lodging, meals, and coffee breaks. Transportation is covered by the participants.
Language: English and French
Conference organizer: Media Associates International
Contact: Media Associates International
Web site: https://www.littworld.org/index.asp
Conference: India Journalism Workshop
Where: India
Dates: December 3 - 21, 2012
Application deadline: To Be Determined
Topic: Christian worldview and hands-on instruction in crafting stories which are compelling and sensational to read.
Who should attend: Indian journalists
Cost: All expenses paid for accepted Indian journalists
Language: English
Conference organizer: World Journalism Institute
Contact: office@worldji.com or 800-769-7870
Web site: http://worldji.com/programs/view/44
Where: India
Dates: December 3 - 21, 2012
Application deadline: To Be Determined
Topic: Christian worldview and hands-on instruction in crafting stories which are compelling and sensational to read.
Who should attend: Indian journalists
Cost: All expenses paid for accepted Indian journalists
Language: English
Conference organizer: World Journalism Institute
Contact: office@worldji.com or 800-769-7870
Web site: http://worldji.com/programs/view/44