SPEAKERS
We’ve brought together a fabulous group of dynamic speakers to make the 2013 Re:Write Conference a huge success! The speakers include several New York Times bestselling authors, writers who are utilizing the web and social media to grow their platforms in new and exciting ways, and experts in market research, the publishing industry, and marketing and branding. Re:Write will be adding a second keynote speaker soon, along with several additional session speakers, including representatives from publishing companies. If you’re looking for wisdom, experience, and publishing know-how, Re:Write has the speakers you’ll definitely want to hear!
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Pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker, Mark Batterson is a dynamic writer with a passion for loving others.
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New York Times bestselling author of over 5 million books worldwide, Ted Dekker's unique novels lure readers into a complex and exciting web of suspense, thrill, and surprise.
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Lysa is a New York Times bestselling author who reaches over half a million readers through her daily online devotionals, inspiring everyday women to live an adventure of faith.
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Founder of The Barna Group and author of 48 books, George is an expert at researching and analyzing trends and applying that knowledge to faith, life, and industry.
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Author of the popular personal finance blog "MoneySavingMom," Crystal has mastered the arts of promotion and marketing to get her message out to the world.
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With a heart to share life-changing messages in exciting and innovative ways, Carlos reaches thousands of people every day through his groundbreaking blog, "Ragamuffin Soul."
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Author of unChristian and You Lost Me, and president of The Barna Group, David develops innovative research and market studies on relevant topics like faith and culture.
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Mary is the author of 12 traditionally published books and several e-books, including The 11 Secrets of Getting Published, and she spent nearly a decade mentoring writers.
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Editorial director for Baker Books, Chad Allen is enthusiastic about helping authors cultivate creativity and share their messages in innovative and exciting ways.
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Known as “The Most Connected Man in America," Peter spends his days worrying less about titles and more about cultivating genuine, authentic relationships with everyone he meets.
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Founder of the Re:Write Conference and The Fedd Agency, Esther is a successful literary agent driven to help writers identify their passions and achieve their dreams.
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A master at combining the art of simple conversation with deep spiritual truths, Emily blogs at "Chatting at the Sky" and has written two books, including Grace for the Good Girl.
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Author and interviewer extraordinaire, Jim spends his days listening to others and applying those chats to bring faith into the broader public conversations shaping spirituality.




