JULY 18, 2010, TWO SESSIONS JULY MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
2:00 to 2:15-SIGN IN & FELLOWSHIP
2:15-OPENING PRAYER
2:15-2:45-Announcements, introductions and Toot-Your-Own-Horn
2:45-3:45-REV. DR. JOEL SUTTON: The Five Master Patterns of Writing.
3:45-4:00 Refreshment Time
4:00-4:30 Wendy McCaig sharing her road to publication
4:30-5:00 Mary Moss sharing her road to publication
Rev. Dr. Joel Sutton Bio.:
Our speaker next month, Joel Sutton, has an exciting discovery to share. He found that God designed everything in the universe, from the grandest scale to the smallest, utilizing five simple patterns. When we follow these patterns, life unfolds as God intended. The same holds true for our writing.
The Five Master Patterns are key to insuring that our literary creations are well-constructed and capable of communicating God’s truth. Come learn about these five patterns and how they can help your compositions be the best they can be.
Joel Sutton served as a missionary with the International Mission Board for 11 years. He now serves as a Personnel Consultant for prospective missionaries. He counsels them in regard to their readiness for overseas ministry and directs them through the application process.
As a writer, Joel, has seen his devotionals published in *Open Windows*, a devotional quarterly, for the past 10 years. His research theses have been utilized at New York University. He is currently writing a year’s worth of devotionals, all based on the Five Master Patterns. Joel has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary, and a Doctorate of Religious Philosophy.
WRITING CONFERENCES
August 11-14, Greater Philadelphia Writers Conference: www.writerhisanswer.com/Philadelphia (Note: Scholarships may be available. Several RCWW members have received them. Check this out.)
September 17-20, American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference: www.acfw.com
October 8-9, James River Writers: www.jamesriverwriters.org
October 16, RCWW Saturday Writers Workshop - Details to follow.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
July First Friday Book Club Meeting
3600 Forest Hill Avenue
will meet this Thursday, July 1st
10:00 AM in the small room at Crossroad Coffee
We are meeting on Thursday this month because of the holiday weekend.
Please join us for our July meeting when we discuss
Getting Through The Night
by
Eugenia Price
Note about August Meeting:
The August meeting will be on Friday, August 6th
The book we will be reading and discussing . is Nine O'Clock in the Morning
by Episcopal Priest and author Dennis Bennett.
Nine O'clock in the Morning is Father Bennett's testimony of how God "can and will release His power to His people if we allow Him to truly become the Lord of our lives....When, in 1960, Father Dennis Bennett announced to his congregation that he had experienced a new outpouring of God's Spirit ...the renewal movement can be said to have begun. This book is now considered a classic story which tells how the renewal began and swept into churches across America."
For further information, contact Susan Herring at herringfishes@verizon.net
The book we will be reading and discussing . is Nine O'Clock in the Morning
by Episcopal Priest and author Dennis Bennett.
Nine O'clock in the Morning is Father Bennett's testimony of how God "can and will release His power to His people if we allow Him to truly become the Lord of our lives....When, in 1960, Father Dennis Bennett announced to his congregation that he had experienced a new outpouring of God's Spirit ...the renewal movement can be said to have begun. This book is now considered a classic story which tells how the renewal began and swept into churches across America."
For further information, contact Susan Herring at herringfishes@verizon.net
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Local Writing Contests and Book Signings
Here are some events for Richmond readers and writers:
Style Weekly Comic Strip Contest (due July 12th): If you have “something humorous or perceptive to say about Richmond” Style Weekly wants you to send them your best Richmond-related comic strip! The winning entry and selected runners-up will be printed in their first-ever Comic Strip Issue on July 21st. See www.styleweekly.com/comic for more information.
Skirt Magazine (Richmond Edition): Skirt Magazine has several editions including a Richmond edition. The magazine publishes personal essays that meet their monthly themes. Upcoming themes include The Smile Issue (October), The Comfort Zone (November) and The Leap Issue (December). See http://skirt.com for more information about their Contributor Guidelines.
Interested in more local contests? Want to attend a book signing by a local author? Click HERE to read Katrina Robinson's full article. When you get there, why not subscribe to her column so you stay in the loop of the local writing/reading scene!
While you're at it, check out Margaret Oleksa's column (she's also a local "books" columnist) where she published weekly book sightings (book signing events and workshops)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
June Meeting Announcement
JUNE 13, 2010, 2ND SUNDAY TO AVOID MEETING ON FATHER’S DAY
TWO SESSIONS JUNE MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
2:00 TO 2:15: SIGN IN & FELLOWSHIP
2:15: OPENING PRAYER
2:15-2:45: Announcements, introductions and Toot-Your-Own-Horn
2:45-3:45: Nancy Slocum, Artist, Writer and Speaker. Bio below.
Topic: How to Build an Online Presence Through Blogging and Submitting
Articles to Ezine Magazines.
3:45-4:00: REFRESHMENT TIME: This is a vital time for networking. Make a new writer friend. Talk to people you don’t know. They may know something you need to know.
4:00-5:00: Rebekah Robb Critique Sessions March 21st. Guidelines:
Please bring at least 5 copies of your ms (if you can afford 10, that would be better), up to 5
pages double spaced.
Bring blue, pink & yellow highlighter, red and black pens
We’ll furnish forms to follow for critiquing. This makes critiques uniform and less
subjective. This will provide basic critique.
WRITING CONFERENCES
August 11-14, Greater Philadelphia Writers Conference: www.writerhisanswer.com/Philadelphia (Note: Scholarships may be available. Several RCWW members have received them. Check this out.)
September 17-20, American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference: www.acfw.com
October 8-9, James River Writers: www.jamesriverwriters.org
October 16, RCWW Saturday Writers Workshop - Details to follow.
ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP DOWN - A message from our Founder
This news should not come as a shock to anyone. The economy is slowing every thing down, but PTL we’re still moving forward and open for business - the Lord’s Writing Business. But I do have a concern, and hopefully RCWW may help you accomplish your role and goal as a writer.
Money is tight, but RCWW has a scholarship program in effect. A former member, Donna Rogers (before her writing vacation took her out of the area) made the first donation to The Donna Rogers Scholarship Fund.
As founder, and now co-director of RCWW, I reserve the right to award these scholarships without peer or committee approval. If you need help to maintain full membership let me know. There is no stigma in asking for help. Remember, you benefit RCWW as much as RCWW benefits you. We all lose if a tight budget from time to time prevents you from sharing your expertise with others. E-mail or call.
DUES-Scholarships
Annual dues are payable January 1st, $25 per year. Mail checks to: Richmond Christians Who Write, 12114 Walnut Hill Dr., Rockville, VA 23146.
TWO SESSIONS JUNE MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA
2:00 TO 2:15: SIGN IN & FELLOWSHIP
2:15: OPENING PRAYER
2:15-2:45: Announcements, introductions and Toot-Your-Own-Horn
2:45-3:45: Nancy Slocum, Artist, Writer and Speaker. Bio below.
Topic: How to Build an Online Presence Through Blogging and Submitting
Articles to Ezine Magazines.
3:45-4:00: REFRESHMENT TIME: This is a vital time for networking. Make a new writer friend. Talk to people you don’t know. They may know something you need to know.
4:00-5:00: Rebekah Robb Critique Sessions March 21st. Guidelines:
Please bring at least 5 copies of your ms (if you can afford 10, that would be better), up to 5
pages double spaced.
Bring blue, pink & yellow highlighter, red and black pens
We’ll furnish forms to follow for critiquing. This makes critiques uniform and less
subjective. This will provide basic critique.
WRITING CONFERENCES
August 11-14, Greater Philadelphia Writers Conference: www.writerhisanswer.com/Philadelphia (Note: Scholarships may be available. Several RCWW members have received them. Check this out.)
September 17-20, American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference: www.acfw.com
October 8-9, James River Writers: www.jamesriverwriters.org
October 16, RCWW Saturday Writers Workshop - Details to follow.
ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP DOWN - A message from our Founder
This news should not come as a shock to anyone. The economy is slowing every thing down, but PTL we’re still moving forward and open for business - the Lord’s Writing Business. But I do have a concern, and hopefully RCWW may help you accomplish your role and goal as a writer.
Money is tight, but RCWW has a scholarship program in effect. A former member, Donna Rogers (before her writing vacation took her out of the area) made the first donation to The Donna Rogers Scholarship Fund.
As founder, and now co-director of RCWW, I reserve the right to award these scholarships without peer or committee approval. If you need help to maintain full membership let me know. There is no stigma in asking for help. Remember, you benefit RCWW as much as RCWW benefits you. We all lose if a tight budget from time to time prevents you from sharing your expertise with others. E-mail or call.
DUES-Scholarships
Annual dues are payable January 1st, $25 per year. Mail checks to: Richmond Christians Who Write, 12114 Walnut Hill Dr., Rockville, VA 23146.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
What a Great Meeting!
Our January meeting was phenomenal! Our guest speaker, Fredric Almond, Sr. uplifted and motivated us not only in sharing his story of his journey from the edge of death to forgiveness and wholeness through Christ but as writers! He urged us to "tell the story God gave us to tell."
At age eleven, Fredric Almond, Sr., had to face a horrific event that left him on the floor bleeding from being stabbed thirty-nine times. The situation, as you can imagine, changed his entire life as a young boy. With courage, perseverance, and willingness, he overcame the scar.
Fredric says, “I currently work within the community and local churches, encouraging young, middle aged and older people about not giving up hope and explaining to them that their scar is the reason why they are still alive; reminding them that they are alive to fulfill their God given purpose.”
Frederic is a soft-spoken young man with a self-effacing style and powerful message of forgiveness and redemption that doesn't get lost behind his boyish charm. His book, Scarred for Life, can be ordered from Tate Publishing through Frederic's website, Scarred 2 Live.
While Frederic's presentation was a "hard act to follow" our co-directors each offered us words of encouragement to "get back on the writing horse" and "keep moving marbles." In other words, get busy and keep writing!
If you would like to learn more about Marble Moving, watch for an upcoming post or leave a comment. If you would like to have a phone call, email our director at RichmondCWW@aol.com with your phone number. Better yet, come to our next meeting on February 21.
We've got an amazing, inspiring year planned! Don't miss out! Join us!
At age eleven, Fredric Almond, Sr., had to face a horrific event that left him on the floor bleeding from being stabbed thirty-nine times. The situation, as you can imagine, changed his entire life as a young boy. With courage, perseverance, and willingness, he overcame the scar.
Fredric says, “I currently work within the community and local churches, encouraging young, middle aged and older people about not giving up hope and explaining to them that their scar is the reason why they are still alive; reminding them that they are alive to fulfill their God given purpose.”
Frederic is a soft-spoken young man with a self-effacing style and powerful message of forgiveness and redemption that doesn't get lost behind his boyish charm. His book, Scarred for Life, can be ordered from Tate Publishing through Frederic's website, Scarred 2 Live.
While Frederic's presentation was a "hard act to follow" our co-directors each offered us words of encouragement to "get back on the writing horse" and "keep moving marbles." In other words, get busy and keep writing!
If you would like to learn more about Marble Moving, watch for an upcoming post or leave a comment. If you would like to have a phone call, email our director at RichmondCWW@aol.com with your phone number. Better yet, come to our next meeting on February 21.
We've got an amazing, inspiring year planned! Don't miss out! Join us!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
January Meeting Notice
Meeting Schedule
2:00 - 2:15: SIGN IN & FELLOWSHIP
2:15: OPENING PRAYER
THREE SESSIONS SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010
2:15-2:45: Announcements, introductions and Toot-Your-Own-Horn
2:45-3:45: Fredric Almond, Sr. Author of: Scarred for Life. Topic: "Inspiration and Motivation for Your Writing." You don’t want to miss this! See his bio below.
3:45-4:00: REFRESHMENT TIME: This is a vital time for networking. Make a new writer friend. Talk to people you don’t know. They may know something you need to know.
4:00-4:30: Rebekah Robb, Falling Off the Writing Horse
4:30-5:00 Tom Lacy, Don’t Slip on the Marbles
Bio: Fredric Almond, Sr.
At age eleven, Fredric Almond, Sr., had to face a horrific event that left him on the floor bleeding from being stabbed thirty-nine times. The situation, as you can imagine, changed his entire life as a young boy. With courage, perseverance, and willingness, he overcame the scar.
Fredric says, “I currently work within the community and local churches, encouraging young, middle aged and older people about not giving up hope and explaining to them that their scar is the reason why they are still alive; reminding them that they are alive to fulfill their God given purpose.”
2:00 - 2:15: SIGN IN & FELLOWSHIP
2:15: OPENING PRAYER
THREE SESSIONS SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2010
2:15-2:45: Announcements, introductions and Toot-Your-Own-Horn
2:45-3:45: Fredric Almond, Sr. Author of: Scarred for Life. Topic: "Inspiration and Motivation for Your Writing." You don’t want to miss this! See his bio below.
3:45-4:00: REFRESHMENT TIME: This is a vital time for networking. Make a new writer friend. Talk to people you don’t know. They may know something you need to know.
4:00-4:30: Rebekah Robb, Falling Off the Writing Horse
4:30-5:00 Tom Lacy, Don’t Slip on the Marbles
Bio: Fredric Almond, Sr.
At age eleven, Fredric Almond, Sr., had to face a horrific event that left him on the floor bleeding from being stabbed thirty-nine times. The situation, as you can imagine, changed his entire life as a young boy. With courage, perseverance, and willingness, he overcame the scar.
Fredric says, “I currently work within the community and local churches, encouraging young, middle aged and older people about not giving up hope and explaining to them that their scar is the reason why they are still alive; reminding them that they are alive to fulfill their God given purpose.”
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