Great Expectations

When your expectations are dashed by rejection. A 30-minute audio presentation.

Rejection, or seeming failure, is a real part of the successful writer's career. Author, Cec Murphy, explores the reality of rejection and helps the listener re-focus on the motives for writing.

DISCLAIMER: Though the first couple of minutes of the audio are excluded from the recording, the beginning anecdote soon becomes clear and is easily understood.

This was originally recorded at an American Christian Writers conference. If you would like to know more about their conferences and services visit www.acwriters.com.





Your Teacher


Cec Murphey
Cec Murphey

Veteran author Cecil (Cec) Murphey has written or co-written more than 140 books, including the multi-million bestsellers 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper) and Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (with Dr. Ben Carson). His books have brought hope and encouragement to countless people around the world.

Before he retired in 2019, he stayed busy as a professional writer and traveled extensively to speak on topics such as writing, spiritual growth, caregiving, significant living, sexual abuse, and recovery.

Prior to launching his career as a full-time writer and speaker, he served for 14 years as a pastor in Metro Atlanta, as a part-time volunteer hospital chaplain for ten years, and was a missionary in Kenya for six. He also taught in a public school for two years and was an adjunct professor at Beulah Heights University for 18 years.

He continues to mentor a group of writing protégés and enjoys serving others in his church and community.


Course Curriculum


  Entire Keynote Presentation
Available in days
days after you enroll

Frequently Asked Questions


When can I start taking this course?
The course will be available immediately and will remain available as long as you keep your account with us, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It is completely self-contained and can be enjoyed at your own pace - you decide when you start and when you finish. If there is something you missed, you can go back at any point at any time.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling in this course, you will have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - on any device at any time. Simply log into your account from a device and the courses for which you registered will remain available to you.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within 10 days and we will give you a full refund. ([email protected])
May I share this course with others?
We would prefer that you keep your course purchases for your own use. We are aware that we cannot prevent "sharing," but doing so undermines the spirit under which the Institute was created. We ask that you use your best judgment and respect the value of our teachers’ intellectual property.
Can I interact with the teacher directly?
Our courses are not set up for one-on-one interaction. Some of the teachers are available for coaching but at this point we recommend you reach out to them through their web sites to see if they are available.

Get started now!