Western Wisconsin Christian Writers Guild

05/20/2022

Could you use a little boost in your writing journey? Write-to-Publish is coming up in June and there is still time to register!

www.writetopublish.com

10/08/2019

Tonight - tonight - tonight

This session will explore the concept of writing memoir. We will discuss the difference between memoir and autobiography, read some examples of memoir and why they are effective, touch on audience and how we want our memories to be perceived by others, and try our hand at a few ways to begin recording our own memories. Please bring whatever you need to write comfortably: laptop, journal book, legal pad…whatever works best for you. By the end of the session, you will have some strategies for starting or continuing your own memoir and some contacts of people who will be happy to help you along the way.

Bio
Dr. Karen Peterson Welch is a retired professor of English from UW-Eau Claire. She taught college writing and rhetorical strategies, technical communication, women’s studies, and women’s literature. After retirement, she taught memoir writing for UWEC’s Continuing Education Program and now offers weekend or day-long workshops in memoir for community groups. She lives in Altoona with her partner, Jack, and dogs Booker and Maisie.

07/15/2019

by Emma O’Shea 

07/15/2019

The words you use in your content can strengthen or weaken your prose. In this article, we teach you how to boost the power of your content by eliminating non-words and weak phrases that take up space but dilute your statements.

07/05/2019

Writing Tips For Over-Writers: How To Reduce Your Word Count

06/10/2019

Debbie King, associate copyeditor, talks about the types of books Tyndale Kids is looking for and how to pitch to her at the conference.

05/13/2019

Every word counts: The popularity of last week's post on the phrase counter set me on a journey to find something that would do the same sort of...

04/08/2019

Join us for guild Tuesday night!

Speaker: Sandra Stanton
As author of Max Your Mind: The Owner’s Guide for a Strong Brain, Sandra will present “The Take Away: The making of a good read – even in nonfiction.” She will address the inspiration, research, and plan involved in the writing of nonfiction while she shares the honing of the craft, revision, and critiques. Submission, marketing, and publication are also in her expertise. Come ready to learn and prepared with questions. Find Sandra at Connections of the Heart LLC., or www.SandraStantonAuthor.com.

Bio
Sandra Stanton is an author, speaker, board certified coach, retired school counselor, mom, grandma and recent widow who translates brain research into user-friendly language with a side of humor. She’s been fascinated by the brain since she was 14 – how it works, why it sometimes doesn’t, and how to help it stay healthy. She enjoys speaking to groups of all ages through her business Connections of the Heart LLC. Her official handle is Sandra Sunquist Stanton NCC, LPC, BCC, which translates to Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Coach.

Mind Maxing: Where body and spirit merge for peace.

03/21/2019

Amazon recently released a Microsoft Word add-on that makes formatting a paperback and eBook interior super easy. And, it's free. Check it out here: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202140110

03/08/2019

Barring bad weather, don't miss guild this coming Tuesday. We have a great speaker lined up!

About the Presentation:
Life is a gift and each day we unwrap it anew. At 75, Dennis Miller is acutely mindful of God’s hand over his life. From every creative thought to each breath, His calling gives him purpose. While many seek to know how to write a book, few ask why: Why write about your local history? Why write about your grief? Why write about your life? By sharing his books, Dennis Miller will encourage all to capture those special moments and snatches of time that not only live on in remembrances but transform our lives too.

Bio
Dennis R. Miller is the author of 12 books and creator/producer of 7 films. As a bereaved father, he founded Tears of Love Ministry – www.tearsofloveministry.org. He is co-founder and member of Chippewa Valley Local Authors and member of Chippewa Valley Evangelical Ministerial Association. Dennis also volunteers for the Good News Jail Ministry.

02/12/2019

Sorry folks - the February meeting tomorrow night has been canceled. Stay home. Stay safe. Write up a storm!