Mark your calendars! RCWG 2016 Meeting Dates on the 2nd
Monday of each month.
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December—no meeting
Friday, November 13, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
November Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, November 9th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church.
Last one of the year. See you there!
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Last one of the year. See you there!
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Mary DeMuth will teach on non-fiction writing.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
October Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, October 12th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church.
Mary DeMuth will teach on non-fiction writing.
Mary DeMuth will teach on non-fiction writing.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
September Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, September 14th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church.
Round Table Discussion this month at RCWG: Bring your most burning or puzzling question about the publishing industry or the craft of writing. We'll have an open discussion and answer a few of these before we begin our critique time.
Round Table Discussion this month at RCWG: Bring your most burning or puzzling question about the publishing industry or the craft of writing. We'll have an open discussion and answer a few of these before we begin our critique time.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
August Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, August 10th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church.
RCWG's own Regina Matthews will present this topic at writers group: It's All About Being Prepared & Being Patient--In Other Words, It's All about PP! This talk focuses on how being prepared and patient works in helping writers craft (and sell) their work. Regina, an award-winning children's book author writes non-fiction short stories with a humorous slant.
RCWG's own Regina Matthews will present this topic at writers group: It's All About Being Prepared & Being Patient--In Other Words, It's All about PP! This talk focuses on how being prepared and patient works in helping writers craft (and sell) their work. Regina, an award-winning children's book author writes non-fiction short stories with a humorous slant.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Thursday, July 9, 2015
July Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, July 13th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Critique Group Recommendations
Pick one book, one podcast, one blog, and one social media
for a test drive. But first, write, and second, start your email
list. Those are non-negotiable. Write and start your email list.
Books
The First 50 Pages by Jeff
GerkeA perfect book for newbies to fiction writing.
The First Five Pages by Noah
Lukeman
And here for fiction or non-fiction. You’ll probably read it twice.
11 Secrets to Getting Published
by Mary DeMuth
From one of our fearless leaders. Knowing these secrets will save you
much time and heartache later.Writing and Selling the Christian Novel by Penelope Stokes
Her chapter on point of view is excellent.
The Writer’s Market by Writer’s Digest
A wealth of info on publishing, submitting, etc. It comes out every year, but one from a previous year can be beneficial.
Telling True Stories by Kramer and Call
A compilation of tips and direction.
On Writing by Stephen King
For tips and motivation
Plot and Structure by James
Scott Bell
Scene and Structure by Jack
Bickham
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
by Browne and King
Crafting Scenes by Raymond
Obstfeld
Techniques of the Selling Writer
by Dwight Swain
Understanding his teaching on motivational-reaction units is highly
beneficial
On Writing Well by William
Zinsser
For nonfiction
Fill-in-the-Blank Plotting by
Linda George
A guide to outlining a novel using the Hero’s Journey and Three-Act
Structure. Email if you’d like the spreadsheet Darren created to use with this
book (darrensapp@charter.net).
The Elements of Style by
Strunk and White
Great grammar tips
Eats, Shoots, and Leaves by
Lynne Truss
Who thought punctuation could be so fun.
The MLA Handbook, The Chicago Style Manual, or Turabian can be found
used at Half Price Books, but you can typically google “footnote newspaper
article format Turabian,” for example and find what you need for free.
Podcasts
Writing ExcusesThe Writership Podcast
The Novel Marketing Podcast
The Sell More Books Show
The Rocking Self-Publishing Podcast
Websites / Blogs
Online Critique Group: You can fully participate without a
membership. http://www.scribophile.com/
Social Media
Email List: mailchimp or constant contactGoogle+
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
June Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, June 8th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church.
Round Table Discussion this month at RCWG: Bring your most burning or puzzling question about the publishing industry or the craft of writing. We'll have an open discussion and answer a few of these before we begin our critique time.
Round Table Discussion this month at RCWG: Bring your most burning or puzzling question about the publishing industry or the craft of writing. We'll have an open discussion and answer a few of these before we begin our critique time.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
May Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, May 11th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church. We'll begin with a short panel discussion on publishing and marketing. Please bring your questions.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Thursday, April 2, 2015
April Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, April 13th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church. We'll begin with a short teaching time by Mary Grones on short story publishing.
For critique time, bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). If you don't bring work to critique, you're still welcome. Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Friday, March 13, 2015
March Meeting
Rockwall Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, March 16th from 7-9:30 p.m. in Room W-214 of LakePointe Church. We'll begin with a short teaching time by Pattie Richter.
We'll still have critique time, as well, so bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Thursday, February 5, 2015
February 9th Meeting
Rockwall
Christian Writers Group will meet Monday, Feb. 9th from7-9:30 p.m. in Room
W-214 of LakePointe Church. This month we'll have a book swap. Bring a book to
trade, and you're guaranteed to go home with a new-to-you book. Use this
opportunity to clean off those shelves, and have reading material for the year
ahead.
We'll
still have critique time, as well, so bring up to 5 pages (double-spaced, Times
New Roman 12-font--or larger, 1" margins). Hope you can join us!
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
Monday, January 5, 2015
Next Meeting in January
We're excited to see you! Please come to the Rockwall Christian Writers Group, Monday (January 12) 7--9:30 at Lakepointe Church, room W-214.
We'll consider our highs and lows of writing last year and what we might do different in 2015.
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
We'll consider our highs and lows of writing last year and what we might do different in 2015.
Directions:
Park on the Chili's side of the building. Enter the West Wing (near the parking garage). We meet on the second floor toward the back of that wing. Don't forget to dress in layers. The church is often chilly.
If you'd like to have us critique your work, please bring 5 pages, double spaced, at least eight copies. Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Numbering your pages helps. Click here to read about our procedures.
Click here to read more about us and how we do things. (We promise, we won't freak you out!)
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