Sunday, September 19, 2010
Bruce H. Edwards
Poet, Publisher, and Freelance Writer
Bruce H. Edwards is a successful self-published author of three books of poetry which express his love of life, love of family, love for God, and love for each other.
After a long career in television and radio news, Edwards began writing speeches, poetry and political commentary [...]
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 [...]
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.
NVCWF May meeting has been moved to 5/23/2010.
Same time; same place, same program. NEW DATE
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]