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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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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

"Coming to a computer near you!"



Online Workshops & Sessions to Help You Take Your Skills to the Next Level
May 31, 2008 - $10 Registration Fee Includes All Sessions!

Visions in Print Writer's Group invites you to attend an online writer's conference. We're offering ten workshops and chat sessions that will help you improve your writing and/or market your current work.


Craft of Writing

Writing 101 - Dee Stewart
Creating Believable Characters - Rhonda McKnight
Plot & Structure - Kendra Norman-Bellamy
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers - Stacy Hawkins Adams
Critique Partners: Benefits, Techniques & Pitfalls - Tia McCollors
Finding Your Voice - Claudia Mair Burney
Total Craft Development: From Rejection to Redirection - Sherri Lewis


Business of Writing

I've Signed A Contract, Now What? - Ashea Goldson
Networking Your Way to a Bestseller List - Dwan Abrams
Virtual Marketing and Promotion - Dana Pittman/www.niapromotions.com


How an Online Conference Works: An online-conference is a conference hosted on the Internet. Participants can attend without leaving the comfort of their home.

Who it is for: This conference is for anyone who is writing fiction or thinking about writing. It's also for those published authors who would like to learn more about the craft of writing to improve your skills or take advantage of our industry professionals who will discuss tips on getting a book review, marketing, networking and the advantages of a virtual tour.


How You Will Participate: You register for the conference by visiting www.myspace.com/visionsinprint and paying the $10 registration fee. A few days before the conference will receive instructions on how to enter the main site for the conference. On the day of the conference, the workshops are presented in the forms of articles that are posted on the conference site by the presenter. Participants will review the material and post follow-up questions or comments in a threaded discussion format. At some point in the afternoon or perhaps several times during the day, the presenter will come into the forum and answer all the questions. Additionally, each presenter will hold a live chat for 45 minutes to an hour where they will talk with participants. This is another opportunity to have your questions answered or just have an opportunity to speak with one of your favorite authors.

Door prize: All registered participants who are interested will be entered in a raffle to win a 10-page critique from one of our bestselling authors!

Don't miss out on the learning or the fun!

Contact us at visionsinprintacfw@yahoo.com
Conference will also include:

Chats
Some teleconferences
Marketing discussions tailored to particpants' needs
Threaded discussions that will be available for several months after the conference for viewing.
Chance to win a 10-page critique from Essence best-selling author, Sherri Lewis.
Visit us online at www.myspace.com/VisionsInPrint for more details about Visions In Print and to register for the online conference # # #

Visit Kendra Norman-Bellamy on the web at:
Official Web Home
MySpace
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WRITER’S MARKET Annual Writing Competition

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Annual Writing Competition

For 77 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers just like you for their finest work. We continue the tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes!

Win a trip to New York City !

GRAND PRIZE: $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents.

Writer's Digest will fly you and a guest to The Big Apple, where you'll spend three days and two nights in the publishing capital of the world. While you're there, a Writer's Digest editor will escort you to meet and share your work with four editors or agents! Plus, you'll receive a free Diamond Publishing Package from Outskirts Press.

Regular Entry Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2008

Good news! You still have a few more days to Submit your manuscript in the 77th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition. The late deadline is June 2, 2008.

Compete to Win in 10 Categories:
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4. Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.)
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6. Rhyming Poetry
7. Non-rhyming Poetry
8. Stage Play
9. Television/Movie Script
10. Children's/Young Adult Fiction

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