Exciting Meetings in Our Future

Our next meeting is Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7 PM.

Healing Word Assembly of God
5303 Dixie Highway
Franklin, OH 45042


Download a flyer and invite someone to come with you. Click HERE to print out your invitation.

In October, Linore Rose Burkard shared about writing fiction. Great presentation! Visit her website, check out her books, and sign up for her fun newsletter here: http://www.linoreburkard.com/index.html

In November, our very own Teri Horsley will be sharing with us a session about "Writing Query Letters." I'm eager to learn from her. She's selling articles left and right, and as a journalist, I know she'll have great info to share.

In other news:

I'll be sharing a workshop. More information at http://www.madanthonycbf.org/Nov%20descrip%20bio.htm

Quarterly Workshop Series Presents:

Writing for the Christian Market - How to write, edit, and sell your writing

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14, 2009

8:00 Registration; 8:30 Donna Shepherd: Christian Nonfiction
10:15 Shelley Galloway: Christian Fiction
12:00 Victoria Ryan: The Devil is in the Details: Revising and Editing

Book signing after each presentation.

244 Dayton Street (corner of Dayton and Third Streets)
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 856-9800

Street Parking is FREE on Saturdays

Registration: $25 prepaid/ $30 at the door includes 3 workshops and light refreshments *

The Mad Anthony Writers Conference is a volunteer organization raising funds for the YWCA Family Literacy Council serving Butler, northern Hamilton, and western Warren Counties in Ohio.

* Workshops will be cancelled if fewer than 10 participants. More information at http://www.madanthonycbf.org/

Be sure to mark your calendars and bring someone with you! - Donna

A Day for Writers

Have you always wanted to write but haven’t known where to start?
Is it your desire to write articles and devotionals for magazines and books?
Have you written a book, or would like to, but have no idea what step to take next?
Has fear paralyzed you and kept you from writing or submitting your pieces?

Greater Harvest Workshops are designed to move you closer to your goal of becoming a working writer and published author. Taught by Donna Shepherd, an author and speaker, and Mary Busha, a writer's coach, these workshops, along with hands-on training, will motivate you to step up to the next level!

For more information: http://www.greaterharvestworkshops.com/

Meeting Times

Hello, Christian Writers,

If you are in the Cincinnati-Dayton area, you are invited to attend. Our meetings take place the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at Healing Word Assembly of God.

What do we do at our meetings? Whether you have been writing or not, you are welcome to come for the encouraging words of other writers. If you'd like feedback on your latest project, bring writing for critique keeping to our limit of two double-spaced pages or less.

Hope to see you at our next meeting!

Click to see map and get directions to the church:
Map of 5303 S Dixie Hwy Franklin, OH 45005-5343, US

Critiquing Guidelines

Presenting is voluntary, not mandatory, for participation in this writers’ group. Writers offer up to two pages (no more) of double-spaced copy for constructive criticism with the option of reading their work aloud to their small group. Writers shall always expect from their group standards for effectiveness.

1. Reasonable Expectations. The purpose of a critique session is to offer a positive opinion, a different point of view or a helpful suggestion for the writer.

2. Consistent Goal. The goal of critiquing is to encourage each other to keep writing, keep trying, and/or to possibly attempt something new and different.

3. Nothing Personal. Constructive criticism should never focus on the individual writer, but give inspiration for their work.

4. More to Learn. Every writer and every person who critiques has permission to be imperfect, as an individual work in progress.

5. Tact and Sensitivity. Comments from your critique group will be gentle, but honest; never harsh or personal.

6. Written Words. After reading your two pages of copy (and reading them out loud - your choice), group members will write their constructive criticisms and return them to you for your edification.

7. Friendly Listeners. An oral reading to a group may be a high-risk venture for the writer. If you make that decision, you can be assured that you are always among friends.

8. Receiving Criticism. Generally, writers should not defend or respond with explanations about their presentations from critique group members. However, it may be appropriate to answer a few direct questions from the group.

9. After the critique: Unless you have a special working relationship with other members or have made arrangements in advance, please do not send out items for group members to critique and/or edit between meetings.

Invitation

Are you an author who needs encouragement?
Have you always dreamed of writing a book?

Middletown Area Christian Writers (M.A.C. Writers) meet regularly to encourage one another and share information.

· Would you like to learn more about the writing business and your options for being published?
· How about getting constructive criticism and helpful suggestions from other writers, some of whom are already published?

MEETINGS:

Every third Tuesday 7:00 PM

Healing Word Assembly of God
5303 Dixie Highway
Middletown, Ohio

PURPOSE:

We come together to encourage, educate, critique and support each other with respect and consideration with the goal of advancing our individual abilities toward becoming good writers and published authors, and to glorify God through the gift He has provided for us...writing.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION:

- Peer Accountability - Holding one another to reasonable expectations
- Regular Encouragement - Affirmation, exhortation, inspiration and support
- New Perspectives - Personal growth through unanticipated points of view
- Information and education - Expanding your awareness
- Instructors and Speakers - Presentations about writing and publishing

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Captivating Women Quarterly - June 13

You're invited to attend the Captivating Women Quarterly - Summer 2009 Mini-Conference.

Mary will be teaching Workshop 1 - "For the Sheer Joy of Writing" from 9:30am - 10:45am.

"Often, when we think of writing it is for the purpose of publication, and that is a wonderful goal to have. On your road to getting published, however, there are a multitude of ways every day to satisfy your longing to write and bless others at the same time. This workshop offers several prompts to encourage you to put pen to paper or your fingers to the keyboard... for the sheer joy of writing!"

From 11:15am - 12:30 pm, Donna will be teaching Workshop 2 - "Write His Glory."

"As Christians, whether we're writing a book, a magazine article, or for the web, our ultimate goal is to write for God's glory. Would you like to see more clearly how God is involved in your writing process? Come ready to examine what motivates you to write and to determine how best to use your unique gifts to obey His call to communicate the message He's given you…for His glory!"

Come ready to delve deep into your motivation to write and route a course for your unique gifts from God.

To register, click the banner above.