If you’re not in the market for attending a writers’ conference, a practical alternative is an online workshop. Several writers’ organizations – both Christian and secular – offer wonderful workshops that last anywhere from 4-10 weeks and that cost very little compared to the traditional writers’ conference. 

Here are a few places you could check out to get you started: 

http://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/retail/ 

http://education-portal.com/articles/10_Universities_Offering_Free_Writing_Courses_Online.html 

http://www.writingclasses.com/index.php?gclid=CPaii4nb7pkCFdlM5QodBSUDRg 

http://www.writing2sell.com/online.htm

Blessings, 

MaryAnn