Frederick Buechner Writer’s Workshop at Princeton Theological Seminary

June 5, 2018 - June 8, 2018

Offered by Princeton Theological Seminary

Princeton , NJ

USA

CONTINUING EDUCATION

June 5-8, 2018
Frederick Buechner Writer’s Workshop
at Princeton Theological Seminary

This workshop exists to help writers communicate their Christian faith with clarity and power in the tradition of Frederick Buechner. In plenary sessions and workshops with renowned authors, editors, and faculty, participants will be challenged to not only strengthen their writing but to engage in it as spiritual practice.

The four-day workshop consists of three worship services, four keynote addresses, five seminars of your choosing, two lunches, two dinners, one wine and cheese reception, optional one-on-one sessions with workshop leaders, and an open mic night. Options for seminars and one-on-one sessions, in addition to the full leadership roster and daily schedule, will be available soon!

The workshop is a collaboration between Continuing Education at Princeton Theological Seminary and The Frederick Buechner Center.

Keynote Speakers

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. His publications include The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World’s Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian (Convergent Books, 2016), and We Make the Road by Walking: A Year-Long Quest for Spiritual Formation, Reorientation, and Activation (Jericho Books, 2015). McLaren is a founding member of Red Letter Christian (redletterchristians.org) and the Convergence Network (theconvergencenetwork.org).

Enuma Okoro is a Nigerian-American speaker and writer. She is an award-winning author of Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent (Upper Room, 2012), and Reluctant Pilgrim: A Moody, Somewhat Self-Indulgent Introvert’s Search for Spiritual Community (Fresh Air Books, 2010) . In 2014, Okoro relocated to Nigeria where she continues to write on identity and culture, and is currently working on her first novel.

Advanced Writer’s Workshop

The Advanced Writers Workshop is for seasoned writers who wish to take their writing to the next level and to examine more deeply the connection between their craft and their faith. Under the leadership of Jeff Chu, the class will begin with a pre-conference lunch on Tuesday, June 5^th and will meet every afternoon. Meetings will not conflict with other seminars. Together, we’ll explore healthy writing habits, the role of fear, ruthless self-editing, and our sense of call to writing. Networking with other writers and industry professionals will be a key component, including group meals and other opportunities. Participation in the advanced offering is by application only and costs an additional $199. Only those registered for the Buechner Writers Workshop may apply and participate. A link to the online application will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Jeff Chu is an award-winning journalist, essayist, and author of Does Jesus Really Love Me?—which was featured on the cover of The New York Times Book Review. A contributing editor at Modern Farmer and a frequent contributor to Travel + Leisure, he grew up as a journalist at TIME and has also written for The New York Times Magazine, Fast Company, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. An ordained elder in the Reformed Church in America, he has a love-hate relationship with Twitter, suffers the agony of being a 49ers fan, and can’t imagine life without rice. He hates marzipan.

Registration for

The 2018 Frederick Buechner Writer’s Workshop

at Princeton Seminary

June 5 – 8, 2018

Early Bird – Cost $349

Standard – Cost: $379 (After January 30, 2018)

Registration fee includes keynote addresses, five seminars, a one-on-one session, open mic night, two lunches, two dinners, and coffee breaks with light snacks. The cost does NOT include lodging, transportation, or additional meals.

Participation in the Advanced Writer’s Workshop is by application only. An application link will be provided in your confirmation email after you finalize your registration for the conference.

June 5-8, 2018 Frederick Buechner Writer’s Workshop at Princeton Theological Seminary

Keynote Speakers

Advanced Writer’s Workshop

June 5-8, 2018
Frederick Buechner Writer’s Workshop
at Princeton Theological Seminary