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As Christians who write, we meet together to promote unity and fellowship, to encourage one another and to develop our skills as writers. We are a chapter of American Christian Writers, a national organization.

We meet at Grove Avenue Baptist Church, 1 block south of Patterson Avenue at 8701 Ridge Road, Richmond, VA 23229 in Room 211.

We typically meet on the third Sunday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us!


Click HERE for directions.


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Sunday, December 30, 2007

Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc. Sponsors: THE CHRISTIAN WRITER'S CONFERENCE 2008!!!

Saturday, March 8, 2008
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Virginia Commonwealth University
(University Student Commons - The Virginia Rooms)
907 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23284



To culminate, a panel of professionals in the publishing, marketing, media, and business industry will offer dynamic resources and answer your questions.

All sessions are taught by highly qualified, experienced, professional and God-called faculty and published authors.

REGISTRATION: $99.00
REGISTER EARLY!!! (After February 28, 2008, registration will be $125.00)

includes all workshop materials,
professional instruction,
and light refreshments.
(lunch is on your own)
Meet the Faculty:

Evangelist Nina L. Wells
Executive Vice President & Chief Publisher
Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc.
www.kingdompublishing.org
Morning Session:
"The Christian Writer 101"

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Dr. Milondra Coleman, Author
Equipping them to Lead & LOVE LETTERS
Founder & Director of MCM Ministries
www.equippingthemtolead.com
Afternoon Session 1A:
"Styles & Techniques of Writing"

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Dr. Prince Brown
Executive Director, Empowerment USA
Founder, Christian Academy for the Performing Arts
www.empowermentusa.com
Afternoon Session 2A:
"The Business of Self-Publishing"

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Mr. Keith Wheeler
Director of Marketing & Promotions
Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc.
www.kingdompublishing.org
Afternoon Sessions 1B & 2B:
"Marketing & Promoting Your Work"


Featured Presenters:

Reverend Rosalind Elder, Author,
"From Faith to Faith & From Glory to Glory"
Karen Hannon, Spotlight Richmond
Philip Jordan, Author, "Make Winning Happen"
Jamila Joy, Praise 104.7 FM Radio
Carter Mills, Rejoice Radio, AM 1540
Sharvette Mitchell, Mitchell Productions LLC
Peggy Perkinson, Rainbow Christian Bookstores
Jerry Tatum, Author, "Deep Rooted Poetry &
Between the Rainbows of Life"
Donte' C. Wheeler, MTC Productions
...and many more...



Morning Session
8:00 am - 8:30 am Check in & Registration

8:30 am - 11:30 am "The Christian Writer 101"

11:30 am - 11:40 am Authors' Testimonials

11:45 am - 12:30 pm Lunch (on your own)

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Afternoon Session (Breakout Workshops)12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Breakout 1A "Styles & Techniques of Writing"
Breakout 1B: "Marketing & Promoting Your Work"

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Breakout 2A: "The Business of Self-Publishing"
Breakout 2B: "Marketing & Promoting Your Work"

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Panel Discussions (Your Questions Answered)

4:30 pm
Wrap Up & Evaluations

Friday, December 28, 2007

Early Bird Registration Deadline Reminder!

HURRY! Early Bird Registration deadline for Marlene Bagnull's Writing Seminar in Seaford, VA is December 31, 2007. Early Bird Registration is $89.

Regular Registration deadline is January 26, 2008 with a price of $99. After January 26, 2008 and at the door registration is $109.

To register for this seminar, go to Marlene Bagnull’s Web site at http://www.writehisanswer.com/ and then to the link Writing Seminars.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Writer's Digest Poetry Awards

WRITING COMPETITION

We're pleased to announce the only Writer's Digest competition exclusively for poets! Regardless of style—rhyming, free verse, haiku and more—if your poems are 32 lines or fewer, we want them all.


Entry Deadline: Thursday, December 20, 2007.


For entrants paying with a credit card, we will accept entries submitted online.

Prizes
First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $100
Fourth Through Tenth Place: $25
Eleventh Through Twenty-Fifth Place: $50 gift certificate for Writer's Digest Books.


* The names and poem titles of the First through Tenth-Place winners will be printed in the August 2008 Writer's Digest, and winners will receive the 2008 Poet's Market.


For entrants paying with a credit card, we will accept entries submitted online.


Entry Deadline: Thursday, December 20, 2007


Click Here for details.

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Power Publishing Seeking Manuscripts

The following market has been initially screened by CWGI (Christian Writers Group, Inc.), but RCWW and CWGI cannot guarantee the company's validity. We encourage you to investigate markets thoroughly before submitting.
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Power Publishing is a Midwest publisher of books that make a positive difference in the lives of our readers. We are CURRENTLY SOLICITING MANUSCRIPTS. We seek inspiring/motivatin MANUSCRIPTS. We seek i MANUSCRIP manuscripts across a variety of genres including nonfiction, fiction, children's books, and textbooks. If you have a manuscript you would like to submit, please visit us at www.powerpublishing to submit, please visit our easy submission guidelines and find more information about us.

Joanne Liggan Book Signing Event

Subj: Joanne Liggan Book Signing Event
Date: 12/6/2007 12:55:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time


Tate Publishing and Enterprises

The Lord gave the Word; great was the company of those that published it.” -Psalms 68:11


Joanne Liggan Book Signing Event

You have been invited to attend the upcoming book signing for author Joanne Liggan:

Sunday, December 9, 1-3pm

Waldenbooks 10101 Brook Road #768

Glen Allen, VA


Joanne would love for you to come and show your support to be a part of this big weekend! Even if you already have a copy of

Air of Truth, now would be the perfect time to purchase a copy for a gift as the holidays approach.

We hope to see you there!

(For more information, please email author Joanne Liggan at jliggan@comcast.net )

Tate Publishing and Enterprises, LLC

Can’t make the event? Click here to visit our online bookstore to get a copy!

This is a one-time invitation sent by Tate Publishing at the request of the author. There is no need to reply to this email.




Administrative Assistant Position

Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc., the areas leading publisher and producer of Christian books and music, seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to support its book and music division.

This part-time position is 15 hours per week (T, W, R) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all administrative aspects of the company to include: assisting authors and musicians with needed services, answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling written correspondence, ordering supplies, setting up meetings, maintaining databases, etc.

Must be proficient in MS Office, have EXCELLENT communication skills (both oral and written), and pay close attention to detail. We are seeking a Christian Professional who can be sensitive to the mission of the company and the needs of our clientele. A High School Diploma with at least 2 years office experience is a must. College degree or equivalent education and experience preferred. This is a great opportunity for growth and advancement with a growing company.

Interested persons may submit their resume, letter of interest and salary requirements to: Nina L. Wells, Executive Vice President, Kingdom Publishing Group, Inc. Documents may be sent via e-mail to: info@kingdompublishing.org, or via fax to 804-515-9101, or via postal mail to: 6001 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 25, Richmond, VA 23228.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KINGDOM PUBLISHING GROUP, INC. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.kingdompublishing.org

New Blog on Marketing for Christian Writers Announced

Date: Sunday, November 25, 2007
From: STUARTCWMG@aol.com
To: CWGI@yahoogroups.com

Just a quick announcement that I'm launching my new blog that will focus onsome of the latest marketing information for Christian writers. Please check itout and let me know what you thin--and if you have some suggestions formaking it more helpful for your marketing needs. I may eventually release materialon a certain day of the week (and will let you know), but for now I will beposting nearly everyday so stop by regularly to see what's new. Blog:_http://stuartmarket.blogspot.com_/ (http://stuartmarket.blogspot.com/) .

Sally Stuart
Christian Writers' Market Guide
www.stuartmarket. www.http://www.stuartmarket.com/)_http://stuartmarket.blogspot.com_/ (http://stuartmarket.blogspot.com/)