Join us for our 33rd Year!
 SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 1, 2010
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING OUR SITE FOR 2010
231-798-2161
Maranatha
4759 Lake Harbor
Muskegon, MI 49441
Our beautiful facility is on the shore of beautiful Lake Michigan,
near Muskegon, Michigan. 

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR.  If you missed our 2009 writers' conference, plan to attend  in 2010.  Nowhere else will you find the opportunity to be part of a relatively small group of writers while learning from gifted, top-notch instructors. You will find fast-paced, information-packed sessions with many opportunities to choose those subjects of special interest to you. Participants receive the benefit of one-on-one conferences with authors, editors, and publishers.  Past participants have found the combination to be “stimulating and inspiring.”  DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! 

WE WELCOME BACK JERRY JENKINS. HE TAUGHT IN THE EARLY YEARS OF OUR CONFERENCE AND RETURNS AS A SPECIAL GUEST FOR 2010. 

Dr. Jenkins is the author of more than 175 books, including the 70,000,000-selling Left Behind series. Join us to celebrate his return.  He joins our team of experienced experts to answer your questions and help you meet your writing goals. 

OUR 2010 FACULITY WILL ALSO INCLUDE LYNN AUSTIN, CRYSTAL BOWMAN, DENNIS HENSLEY, HOLLY MILLER, MARY LOU REDDING, SALLY STUART, JAMES SNYDER, AND JAMES WATKINS.  BURT KETTINGER COMES TO LEAD US IN MUSICAL WORSHIP.  Watch our web site as we add to the growing list of editors and authors who are looking forward to meeting you in 2010.

Maranatha Christian Writers' Conference is small enough to provide personal attention, while large enough to attract phenomenal guests and instructors.  If you are looking for an affordable conference that can make a difference in your writing success, THIS IS THE WRITERS' CONFERENCE FOR YOU. 

HERTEL AWARDS CONTEST-- Registrants will also be able to enter submissions to our second annual contest.  Watch this site for genres, guidelines, and deadlines.

NEW FOR 2010:

Continuing Courses--4 hours of instruction in your area of interest, including a special track to bring beginners up to speed.
Advanced Instruction--Holly Miller and Dennis Hensley will offer the more experienced writer an extended session to provide the guidance needed to perfect and sell your manuscript. Space will be limited, and you must reserveyour spot in advance.  Watch our web site for details.
Young Writers' Day--While young writers are always welcome to attend for the entire conference, we are preparing a special day for students who are only able to come for the day.  They will experience the basic information and inspiration needed to write effectively.       

This conference takes advantage of an awesome setting.  Fall in Michigan comes with riotous autumn colors and cool breezes drifting off beautiful Lake Michigan. Your favorite sweatshirts and jeans are the expected wardrobe.  Comfortable facilities and mouth-watering food complete the perfect time and place to focus on your writing skills. 

      WRITE WITH PURPOSE 
"Many are the plans in a man's heart,
but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."
Proverbs 19:21 

Our conference staff and past participants are saddened by the loss of our long-time director, Leona Hertel, who went to be with her Lord on March 14, 2009.  We will miss her deeply, but are working to continue her goal of providing unique, individual attention to help writers serve their Lord.