Hi, Members! Karina Fabian here with the behind-the-scenes scoop on the happenings in the Guild (or at least in “officer country”): * We are having an essay contest! We’re still working out some of the details with the coordinator, Maria Rivera, but I can tell you the topic is “How […]
When real life gets "in the way"
I find myself in a particularly busy season of life. This is due, in large part, to an abundance of blessings. Three of those blessings are ages six, three, and five months. The other blessings are writing (for pay!) deadlines and a new home. This week is crazy. We are […]
Who is that, and what is she doing in my living room?
I was sick this weekend, but not that sick, which meant I was forced to lounge in the hammock and read books. (I know!) And there’s nothing like reading a book to make me stumble across editing complaints. –> Remember here, I am a fellow beginning writer. I’m not looking […]
"We at Catholic Writers Guild are pleased to announce that we have Matt Swain for our Guest THIS coming Sunday!!
We at Catholic Writers Guild are pleased to announce that we have Matt Swaim for our Guest THIS coming Sunday!! Join us at www.catholicwritersguild.com in LIVE written CHAT, MAY 22, this Sunday Evening; 9PM to 11PM to meet Matt Swaim. Matt Swaim is the producer of the Son Rise Morning […]
Amazing Grace
I look at the pattern on the top of a pine cone and am fascinated by its rhythmically increasing woody scales. I notice the fiddleheads of the ferns and their identical unfurling symmetry. A few steps away, I take a closer look at the sweet woodruff and its whorled, leaves […]
CWG Prayer Chain Post: May 16, 2011
The CWG Prayer Chain Post is a weekly post for members to include their special intentions by adding a comment. This is a very busy time of the year for most people. Graduations, end of school year events, yard work, activities, spring cleaning, etc., etc. and ETC. Take the time […]
Books in Heaven
There are books in heaven. Well, figuratively. First, there’s the scroll written on both sides with the 7 seals described in Revelation 5, with the 4 horses and riders of doom. Then there’s a ‘little book’ that John is told to eat in chapter 10. Then, in chapter 20, there […]
CWG NEWS
Hail and Praises to… Ann Margaret Lewis’ Gold Medal IPPY award for Murder in the Vatican: The Church Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes. Ann Lewis’ Murder in the Vatican tied for first place in the Religious Fiction Category of the Independent Publisher Book Awards. Some 2,000 authors and publishers engaged in the […]
Volunteer Drive: CWG Guest Chats
CWG MEMBERS ONLY: This is the next in series of activities the Guild does, and that it needs volunteers to help with. The CWG wants to be a force for promoting quality Catholic works–and quality works by Catholics. Won’t you give of your time and talent for this worthy endeavor? […]
Blogger’s Block
I’ve been mulling over Karina‘s excellent discussions about the lie of writer’s block and busting it when I realized that I have a secret weapon. Blogging. Admittedly, I’m a little crazy. (I blame the baby. You should, too.) Even so, for me, blogging lets me stretch my writing muscles before […]