Two Soulfilled Shows to offset American Idol Withdrawal

American Idol® is over for the season, gone until 2009. Yet, Idol® viewers who enjoy watching exciting new talent pursue their dreams; can continue to experience it Sunday nights, thanks to the Gospel Music Channel television network.

Sunday, June 1, Gospel Music Channel presents the series premiere of Bobby Jones: Next Generation at 8:00 p.m., followed at 9:00 p.m. by the third season premiere of Gospel Dream 2008, the channel’s popular American Idol®-like talent search series. Premiere episodes of both shows will be seen back-to-back on Sunday nights over the summer.

Dr. Bobby Jones, the man who helped revolutionize Gospel music as a creator, producer, director and performer, brings his explosive and colorful personality to GMC in Bobby Jones Next Generation, an hour-long emerging artist showcase of musical performances and interviews with up-and-coming performers. Lisa Kimmey (Out of Eden) co-hosts.

GMC, Atlanta-based Kingdom Come Productions and Dr. Jones are producing the new series. Dr. Jones has dominated Sunday programming as the host and executive producer of Bobby Jones Gospel, seen on BET since 1980. In addition to Bobby Jones Gospel, he is also the producer of Video Gospel, which debuted on BET in 1989, the first national television outlet for Gospel videos.

VIP Scholarship Announcement

I planned to post another interview today, but Rhonda sent this great info over, and I thought this was more comprehensive and would answer all.

The deadline for participating in the Visions in Print Online Conference is quickly approaching. REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, MAY 30^TH.

We are giving away 2 (two) registrations away to participants who have a finacial need. In order to qualify submit a one page essay explaining how the conference would be of benefit to you, where you are in your writing journey and why you can't afford to pay the ten dollar registration fee to visionsinprintacfw at yahoo.com with the subject Scholarship Applicant.

Conference details are:

Location: www.myspace. com/visionsinpri nt

Online Workshops & Sessions to Help You Take Your Skills to the Next Level

May 31, 2008 - $10 Registration Fee Includes All Sessions!

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008

Where: A Computer Near You!

Philanthropy: Visions in Print Writer’s Group is raising money to award a college scholarship to a Class of 2009 high school student. We invite you to attend an online writer’s conference. We’re offering ten workshops and chat sessions that will help you improve your writing and/or market your current work.

Craft of Writing Sessions

• Writing 101 – Dee Stewart (ME!)
  
• Creating Believable Characters – Rhonda McKnight
• Plot & Structure – Kendra Norman Bellamy
• Self-Editing for Fiction Writers – Stacy Hawkins Adams
• Critique Partners: Benefits, Techniques & Pitfalls – Tia McCollors
• Finding Your Voice - Claudia Mair Burney
• Total Craft Development: From Rejection to Redirection – Sherri Lewis

Business of Writing Sessions

I’ve Signed A Contract, Now What? – Ashea Goldson

Networking Your Way to a Bestseller List – Dwan Abrams

Virtual Marketing and Promotion – Dana Pittman

How an Online Conference Works: An online-conference is a conference hosted on the Internet. Participants can attend without leaving the comfort of their home.

Who it is for: This conference is for anyone who is writing fiction or thinking about writing. It’s also for those published authors who would like to learn more about the craft of writing to improve your skills or take advantage of our industry professionals who will discuss tips on getting a book review, marketing, networking and the advantages of a virtual tour.

How You Will Participate:

You register for the conference by emailing us at visionsinprintacfw at yahoo.com . We’ll send you an invoice for the $10 registration fee. A few days before the conference you’ll receive instructions on how to enter the main site for the conference. On the day of the conference, the workshops are presented in the forms of articles that are posted on the conference site by the presenter. Participants will review the material and post follow-up questions or comments in a threaded discussion format. At some point in the afternoon or perhaps several times during the day, the presenter will come into the forum and answer all the questions. Additionally, each presenter will hold a live chat for 45 minutes to an hour where they will talk with participants. This is another opportunity to have your questions answered or just have an opportunity to speak with one of your favorite authors.

Door prizes: Book Giveaway and all registered participants who are interested will be entered in a raffle to win a 10-page critique from author, Sherri Lewis!

Don't miss out on the learning or the fun! Contact us at visionsinprintacfw at yahoo.com