The keynote speaker, Pat Gohn, wowed us with her talk on Perseverance at the Catholic Writers Conference (CWG) Live. Whether or not you are a writer, you can apply her “Prayer and Practices of Writers and Artists” to your calling in life. That’s because “art and faith (our work and […]
Back to the books
September brings us back to the books and back to a more regular schedule of researching, writing, editing and publishing. This time of year takes me back to other fall transitions of getting back to my high school creative writing club, my after school job at the public library, my […]
After the Conference, Committees push on!
It was a pleasure to finally meet face-to-face several committee chairs at the Catholic Writers Guild conference. They were introduced and recognized during the Welcome session, helping newcomers see that our volunteers are vital to CWG – and that we have the most fun! We are still looking for a […]
Guess Who’s Been Blogging??
It’s July Round-Up time, and summer has distracted ya’ll from blogging! Here are the winners in the die-hard category: Nancy Ward – Nancy takes on the Enemy! Larry Peterson – Slippery Willie takes on the Creator! Charlotte Ostermann – I take on a bunch of Questions Nobody Asked! Let us […]
Were you there? Did you feel the love?
Who were all these people at the CWG Live Conference? Here’s who: My roommate from three years ago. Deanna Klingel and I go back three years when her hotel reservation was wrong and she spent the first night with me. Last year during the conference we experienced an unforgettable God-moment, […]
June Round-Up
I have a sneaking suspicion ya’ll think the Round-Up is for a small group of insiders, but you’re wrong! This monthly collection is for all Guild Members who blog. Share your own best, or favorite, post from the prior month, and take a peek at the blogs of your fellow […]
CWG Live! headlines committee fun
July is our busiest month at the Catholic Writers Guild as we prepare for our biggest event of the year, our annual live conference. It’s not to late to join the fun. Register here. Our committees are functioning well. As for committee needs, we are looking for a Public Relations Chair […]
CWG Committees are blooming like summer flowers
June is busting out all over with exciting opportunities to network and grow in our faith and writing skills. The committees are almost fully staffed. The main need is for publicity. We’re still looking for a Public Relations Chair to help our Blog and Facebook volunteers to promote our conferences, […]
Volunteers respond generously to CWG’s call to fill committees
We welcome our many new volunteers from our Facebook private group, word of mouth, answer to prayer and our new volunteer sign-up system. We still need a Public Relations Chair. If you could use your PR and social-media skills to help promote the CWG Live Conference, the fall retreat and […]
Member Round-up
Hey writers, BE READERS!!! I want the Round-up to encourage you to get to know your fellow Guild Members and their work. You’ll be a better writer (and a better Member) for it! Kassie Ritman offers a great story from her mystical grandmother’s life. It’s a great hinting at the […]