By johnese
Hope all of you are staying cool during the hot NOVA summer. May your writing be HOT and your surroundings COOL.
Summer Suggestions:
- Check out Writer’s Digest summer offerings and Webinars.
http://www.writersdigest.com/GeneralMenu/
- Check out a writers conference.
August 12 – 14, 2010 / Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
http://www.writehisanswer.com/philadelphia/
Sept 17 – 20, 2010 / American Christian Fiction Writers Annual Conference
http://www.acfw.com/conference/
Looking Ahead for NVCWF
September 19, 2010
Bruce H. Edwards
Poet and Publisher
http://www.boazpress.com/
October 17, 2010
Peer Critique
November 21, 2010
Self Expression LLC
Publishing and Printing Services
Tamara T. Hursey
PO Box 7923
Woodbridge, VA 22195
Loc 703-565-2368
http://selfexpressionllc.wordpress.com/
By johnese
New topic for May meeting.
TO PLOT OR NOT
Join NVCWF’s own Melissa Helland and Lyle Carlson for presentation of plot methods followed by discussion.
By johnese
NVCWF May meeting has been moved to 5/23/2010.
Same time; same place, same program. NEW DATE
By johnese
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Mary Mannhardt, M.Ed
Author, Dark Marathon
Mary Mannhardt is a mental health advocate, eating disorders therapist, and inspirational/motivational speaker. Her journey took her from an Olympic hopeful, nationally ranked distance runner to an inpatient client in a psychiatric unit.
Her story from tragedy to triumph has been featured in Young Miss, People, and Sports Illustrated periodicals as well as The New York Times. Mary teamed with best-selling author Gregg Lewis to coin her biography Dark Marathon during her senior year of college. Published by Zondervan in 1989, but can still be purchased today. This led to an outpouring of support from across the country. Mary has appeared on the “Today Show,” “Geraldo” and “ABC World News Tonight.” Mary now runs Mary Mannhardt Ministries which is geared to women and teens battling with depression and eating disorders.
In addition to her ministry, Mary is also active in Toastmaster’s International and her local church.
LOOKING AHEAD
June 27
New date. Agenda TBA
July/August
No official meetings
September 19
Bruce Edwards
Poet and publisher
By johnese
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Writers Studio: Peer Critique
Manuscript critique is open to all. Please submit your writing, up to 3000 words or 2 chapters to NVCWFCritique@gmail.com by Friday, 4/9.
Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VAhttp://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)
Join NVCWF
$40.00 annual dues
Contact Director, Johnese Burtram
johnese.burtram@gmail.com
By johnese
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Killer Queries
Mary Yerkes
Mary J. Yerkes is a professional writer and contributor to popular Christian print and online magazines. Her credits include Focus on the Family, Discipleship Journal, SAVED: A Multicultural Christian Magazine,The Journal of Biblical Counseling, On Mission Magazine, Cross and Quill, Credo, The Quiet Hour, Beliefnet.com, Barefoot Ministries, Now What?/Bible Advocate, Standard, Troubledwith.com, Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love, A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Women, to name a few. Her bylined and ghostwritten articles also appear in Associations Now, The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, PayTech, Bank Systems & Technology, and Community Banker Magazine. A frequent speaker at church and community events, Mary teaches workshops on writing, living well with chronic pain and illness, managing life challenges, and more. As a life coach, Mary helps new and aspiring writers break into print. Visit www.maryyerkes.com and www.newlifechristiancoaching.com to learn more.
Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VA
http://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)
Looking Ahead
April 18, 2010
Peer Critique
Submissions due 4/9/2010
NVCWFCritique@gmail.com
By johnese
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Writers Studio: Peer Critique
Manuscript critique is open to all. Please submit your writing, up to 3000 words or 2 chapters to NVCWFCritique@gmail.com by Friday, 2/12.
Location:
Manassas Assembly of God Church
11500 New Life WayBristow, VAhttp://www.magchurch.org/
(click Contact Us)
Looking Ahead
March 21, 2010
Mary Yerkes
Killer Queries
Mary is published numerous Christian publications including Focus on the Family and is the founding Director of NVCWF.
By admin
January Meeting
Sunday, January 24
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Speaker: Kit Wilkinson
Kit Wilkinson is a Phi Kappa Phi graduate, with multiple degrees from the University of Virginia, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Lausanne. After teaching for many years, she became a stay-home mom and started writing romantic fiction while her kids napped. She’s the recipient of several awards, including the prestigious RWA Golden Heart for Best Inspirational Romance. Besides writing, Kit loves hanging out with friends and family, cooking for lots of people, and participating in almost any sport. She and her family reside in Virginia.
Kit Wilkinson www.kitwilkinson.com/
Location
Manassas Assembly of God
11500 New Life Way
Bristow, VA
(http://www.magchurch.org/ (click Contact us for map)
Join NVCWF
No Cost Increase: $40.00 for 2010
Coming Up:
February 21
Writer’s Critique
March 21
Mary Yerkes
Killer Queries
