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March 14-18, 2008	Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference MAI regional trainer for Africa, Lawrence Darmani, participates in this year's Mount Hermon (CA) Christian Writers Conference.
May 15-19, 2008	Marketing/Author Training Workshop in Mali MAI facilitated a marketing/author training workshop in Mali, May 15-19, 2008.
November 5-9, 2008	Africa Train-the-Trainer MAI's Train-the-Trainer conference helped African publishers, editors and writers learn how to pass on their skills/knowledge to others, whether one-on-one, in a workshop or in a conference setting
November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
June 10-12, 2010	Ethiopia marketing and publishing MAI will lead marketing and magazine publishing workshops for the Ethiopian Christian Literature Ministry (ECLMA).
June 15-17, 2010	Uganda writer training This June MAI will lead a writing retreat in partnership with the Ugandan Faith Writers Association. Invited writers will gather for training led by MAI Africa Regional Trainer Lawrence Darmani.
September 27- October 1	Uganda: Youth traumatized by war find healing in writing The Uganda Faith Writers Association will hold a second writing camp this fall for 20 youth traumatized by war. The youth learn to write as a form of therapy.
August 24 to 26, 2011	Ghana: Behind every good book “I resolved to continue to pursue my relationship with young, inexperienced authors, with the conviction that encouragement and guidance yields amazing results.” -Professor Lucy Ry-Kottoh
September 19 to 25, 2011	Congo The largest evangelical publisher in French-speaking Africa, Centre de Publications Evangéliques (CPE), has invited MAI to train French-language Christian publishers, writers and booksellers from Cent
March 17 to 21, 2012	South Africa writer workshop A Rocha South Africa, a Christian conservation group, invites 35 writers with working manuscripts to this workshop focused on "Journeys in Restoration, Reconciliation, Transformation and Hope."
May 23 to 25, 2012	Passion Grows for Better Reads in Ethiopia MAI will lead a publisher and writer training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the Ethiopian Christian publishers association.
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics

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July 4 to 7, 2011	Buenos Aires: Words and images that speak to the soul This workshop for editors and designers was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to equip a new generation of creative and visionary editors and designers for Latin America.

Project Archive

January 8-12, 2007	Cambodia and Thailand: Publishing Consultancy MAI network trainer Ramon Rocha traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to provide one-on-one consulting assistance for the managing director of Fount of Wisdom publishing house.
June 14-20, 2007	Writer Training in Myanmar (Burma) MAI facilitated an author training workshop in Myanmar (Burma), hosted by a local Christian publisher.
October 2007	Writer Workshop in Pakistan MAI facilitated a residential writer workshop in Pakistan, hosted by MIK publishing house.
October 16-19, 2008	Asia Christian Writer Conference MAI equipped nearly 50 invited writers from across Asia for mentoring in five tracks: fiction, youth, children, magazine articles, and non-fiction books.
November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
April 19-22, 2010	SouthEast Asia writer workshop An MAI trainer will lead this writing workshop to a group of women who launched a Christian magazine in their "closed" country, following their last MAI workshop on how to start a magazine.
April 26-29, 2010	SouthEast Asia publishing workshop An MAI publishing veteran leads this workshop to equip publishers and others interested in launching publishing work in this "closed" S.E. Asian country.
August 16-20, 2010	Malaysia writer workshop MAI is partnering with a local organization, Wawasan Penabur (Sower's Vision), to facilitate a writing workshop for pastors and laypersons in Malaysia.
September 1-3, 2010	Mongolia editing and design workshops MAI trainers lead workshops in editorial and graphic design, equipping Mongolian Christian publishers and writers who hope to penetrate the general market.
September 16-18, 2010	Sri Lanka writing and editing training These advanced writing and editing workshops follow MAI's training in 2009 with the National Christian Evangelical Alliance and Lanka Bible College and Seminary.
April 5 to 8, 2011	Southeast Asia editorial & design training
September 26 to 30, 2011	Words for Mongolia MAI continues its 3 year commitment to strengthening Mongolian Christian literature. Ramon Rocha III of the Philippines will consult with individual publishers and offer a one day workshop for publish
November 7 to 11, 2011	MAI-Asia Publishing Forum Join publishing professionals from across Asia for four days of intensive training on marketing-and editing-related topics. Location: Breakthrough Village, Hong Kong.
October 4-6, 2012	Central Asia: Even the dogs bark in poems! MAI led a pioneer writer training workshop in this closed country of Central Asia.
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics

Project Archive

January 8-12, 2007	Cambodia and Thailand: Publishing Consultancy MAI network trainer Ramon Rocha traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to provide one-on-one consulting assistance for the managing director of Fount of Wisdom publishing house.

Project Archive

October 4-6, 2012	Central Asia: Even the dogs bark in poems! MAI led a pioneer writer training workshop in this closed country of Central Asia.

Project Archive

November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
6-10 September 2010	MAI-Europe Publishing Forum The MAI-Europe Publishing Forum offers East and Central European publishers marketing ideas for getting their books and materials into the hands of readers.
April 7 to 10, 2011	Fiction writing workshop in Bulgaria MAI is partnering with Mission Possible of Bulgaria to hold a fiction-writing workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria. The workshop will be led by Robin Gunn, MAI board member and trainer, and Bulgarian pastor an
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics

Project Archive

November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
September 19 to 25, 2011	Congo The largest evangelical publisher in French-speaking Africa, Centre de Publications Evangéliques (CPE), has invited MAI to train French-language Christian publishers, writers and booksellers from Cent

Project Archive

August 24 to 26, 2011	Ghana: Behind every good book “I resolved to continue to pursue my relationship with young, inexperienced authors, with the conviction that encouragement and guidance yields amazing results.” -Professor Lucy Ry-Kottoh

Project Archive

October 2007	Peru: The editor and writer connection Peru: A Tandem Task- the editor and writer connection
November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
	Latin America Letra Viva Writing Competition MAI is sponsoring an essay contest to help develop thoughtful Christian writer and clear communicators in conjunction with Letra Viva and Christian Editing.
July 4 to 7, 2011	Buenos Aires: Words and images that speak to the soul This workshop for editors and designers was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to equip a new generation of creative and visionary editors and designers for Latin America.
July 9 to 13, 2012	CLADE conference for Latin American church leaders CLADE congress for Latin American church leaders, San Jose, Costa Rica. MAI trainer Keila Ochoa Harris and regional trainer Ian Darke will represent MAI.
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics
January 10-11, 2013	Mexico: New vision and strategy Ramon Rocha III, director of publisher training, provides consulting for Ediciones Las Americas in Puebla, Mexico.

Project Archive

6-10 September 2010	MAI-Europe Publishing Forum The MAI-Europe Publishing Forum offers East and Central European publishers marketing ideas for getting their books and materials into the hands of readers.

Project Archive

November 2012 (dates to be determined)	Author training in the Middle East MAI will hold its 3rd writer training workshop with the Christian Arab Writers Initiative (CAWI) in Beirut, Lebanon.
November 10-14, 2010	Author development in the Middle East To help equip new Christian writers for the region, MAI is partnering with Ophir Publishing House in a three-year training program to develop skilled authors in the Middle East.
November 29 to December 4, 2011	Arab Christian Writer Training This is the 2nd year of the Arab Christian Writer Training, gathering talented writers from multiple nations to sharpen skills, learn from leading authors and develop manuscripts for the Arab world.
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics

Project Archive

September 1-3, 2010	Mongolia editing and design workshops MAI trainers lead workshops in editorial and graphic design, equipping Mongolian Christian publishers and writers who hope to penetrate the general market.
September 26 to 30, 2011	Words for Mongolia MAI continues its 3 year commitment to strengthening Mongolian Christian literature. Ramon Rocha III of the Philippines will consult with individual publishers and offer a one day workshop for publish

Project Archive

June 14-20, 2007	Writer Training in Myanmar (Burma) MAI facilitated an author training workshop in Myanmar (Burma), hosted by a local Christian publisher.

Project Archive

November 2012 (dates to be determined)	Author training in the Middle East MAI will hold its 3rd writer training workshop with the Christian Arab Writers Initiative (CAWI) in Beirut, Lebanon.
June 14-20, 2007	Writer Training in Myanmar (Burma) MAI facilitated an author training workshop in Myanmar (Burma), hosted by a local Christian publisher.
October 2007	Writer Workshop in Pakistan MAI facilitated a residential writer workshop in Pakistan, hosted by MIK publishing house.
March 14-18, 2008	Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference MAI regional trainer for Africa, Lawrence Darmani, participates in this year's Mount Hermon (CA) Christian Writers Conference.
November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
January 7-9, 2010	Zimbabwe author training MAI's Africa regional trainer, Lawrence Darmani, consults with a group of aspiring authors related to the Methodist Church at Africa University in Harari, Zimbabwe.
April 19-22, 2010	SouthEast Asia writer workshop An MAI trainer will lead this writing workshop to a group of women who launched a Christian magazine in their "closed" country, following their last MAI workshop on how to start a magazine.
April 26-29, 2010	SouthEast Asia publishing workshop An MAI publishing veteran leads this workshop to equip publishers and others interested in launching publishing work in this "closed" S.E. Asian country.
June 10-12, 2010	Ethiopia marketing and publishing MAI will lead marketing and magazine publishing workshops for the Ethiopian Christian Literature Ministry (ECLMA).
June 15-17, 2010	Uganda writer training This June MAI will lead a writing retreat in partnership with the Ugandan Faith Writers Association. Invited writers will gather for training led by MAI Africa Regional Trainer Lawrence Darmani.
July 19-23, 2010	Mexico: Writer Training MAI's Ian Darke, Latin America regional trainer, teaches at the annual summer course for writers organized by MILAMEX, the Latin America Mission of Mexico. Local organizer Liz Isais.
August 16-20, 2010	Malaysia writer workshop MAI is partnering with a local organization, Wawasan Penabur (Sower's Vision), to facilitate a writing workshop for pastors and laypersons in Malaysia.
September 1-3, 2010	Mongolia editing and design workshops MAI trainers lead workshops in editorial and graphic design, equipping Mongolian Christian publishers and writers who hope to penetrate the general market.
6-10 September 2010	MAI-Europe Publishing Forum The MAI-Europe Publishing Forum offers East and Central European publishers marketing ideas for getting their books and materials into the hands of readers.
September 16-18, 2010	Sri Lanka writing and editing training These advanced writing and editing workshops follow MAI's training in 2009 with the National Christian Evangelical Alliance and Lanka Bible College and Seminary.
September 27- October 1	Uganda: Youth traumatized by war find healing in writing The Uganda Faith Writers Association will hold a second writing camp this fall for 20 youth traumatized by war. The youth learn to write as a form of therapy.
	Latin America Letra Viva Writing Competition MAI is sponsoring an essay contest to help develop thoughtful Christian writer and clear communicators in conjunction with Letra Viva and Christian Editing.
November 10-14, 2010	Author development in the Middle East To help equip new Christian writers for the region, MAI is partnering with Ophir Publishing House in a three-year training program to develop skilled authors in the Middle East.
April 5 to 8, 2011	Southeast Asia editorial & design training
April 7 to 10, 2011	Fiction writing workshop in Bulgaria MAI is partnering with Mission Possible of Bulgaria to hold a fiction-writing workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria. The workshop will be led by Robin Gunn, MAI board member and trainer, and Bulgarian pastor an
July 4 to 7, 2011	Buenos Aires: Words and images that speak to the soul This workshop for editors and designers was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to equip a new generation of creative and visionary editors and designers for Latin America.
August 24 to 26, 2011	Ghana: Behind every good book “I resolved to continue to pursue my relationship with young, inexperienced authors, with the conviction that encouragement and guidance yields amazing results.” -Professor Lucy Ry-Kottoh
September 19 to 25, 2011	Congo The largest evangelical publisher in French-speaking Africa, Centre de Publications Evangéliques (CPE), has invited MAI to train French-language Christian publishers, writers and booksellers from Cent
September 26 to 30, 2011	Words for Mongolia MAI continues its 3 year commitment to strengthening Mongolian Christian literature. Ramon Rocha III of the Philippines will consult with individual publishers and offer a one day workshop for publish
November 7 to 11, 2011	MAI-Asia Publishing Forum Join publishing professionals from across Asia for four days of intensive training on marketing-and editing-related topics. Location: Breakthrough Village, Hong Kong.
November 29 to December 4, 2011	Arab Christian Writer Training This is the 2nd year of the Arab Christian Writer Training, gathering talented writers from multiple nations to sharpen skills, learn from leading authors and develop manuscripts for the Arab world.
March 17 to 21, 2012	South Africa writer workshop A Rocha South Africa, a Christian conservation group, invites 35 writers with working manuscripts to this workshop focused on "Journeys in Restoration, Reconciliation, Transformation and Hope."
Sunday, April 15, 2-4 p.m.	Art for the World - De l'art pour le monde MAI presents award-winning French artist and author, Didier Millotte, at this special event and art show. RSVP required.
May 23 to 25, 2012	Passion Grows for Better Reads in Ethiopia MAI will lead a publisher and writer training in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the Ethiopian Christian publishers association.
July 9 to 13, 2012	CLADE conference for Latin American church leaders CLADE congress for Latin American church leaders, San Jose, Costa Rica. MAI trainer Keila Ochoa Harris and regional trainer Ian Darke will represent MAI.
October 4-6, 2012	Central Asia: Even the dogs bark in poems! MAI led a pioneer writer training workshop in this closed country of Central Asia.
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics
January 10-11, 2013	Mexico: New vision and strategy Ramon Rocha III, director of publisher training, provides consulting for Ediciones Las Americas in Puebla, Mexico.

Project Archive

October 2007	Writer Workshop in Pakistan MAI facilitated a residential writer workshop in Pakistan, hosted by MIK publishing house.

Project Archive

March 14-18, 2008	Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference MAI regional trainer for Africa, Lawrence Darmani, participates in this year's Mount Hermon (CA) Christian Writers Conference.
November 1-6, 2009	LittWorld 2009 LittWorld is the only international conference of its kind, offered every three years. More than 150 talented men and women from 36 countries gathered for five days outside Nairobi, Kenya.
Sunday, April 15, 2-4 p.m.	Art for the World - De l'art pour le monde MAI presents award-winning French artist and author, Didier Millotte, at this special event and art show. RSVP required.
October 28 to November 2, 2012	LittWorld 2012 Join more than 150 publishers, editors and writersfrom nearly 40 nations for LittWorld 2012, MAI’s unique global publishing conference. Gain intensive training on strategic, publishing-related topics