2011 LRACW Writers Conference

The Little Rock Chapter of American Christian Writers is excited to bring to you our 2011 Writers Conference.

Our featured speaker this year is Tricia Goyer.  Tricia is the author of 25 books and has published over 300 articles for national publications such as Guideposts for Kids, Focus on the Family, Christian Parenting Today, Today’s Christian Woman and HomeLife Magazine. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from American Christian Fiction Writers, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion Book Award in 2005.

The first 25 people to register will receive a copy of Tricia's new book Beside Still Waters and a beautiful matching Amish calendar.  The next 25 people will receive the Amish calendar.

Register  for the conference here.

We are also announcing the winners of our 2011 LRACW Writing Contest at this time. For more information on the contest, click here.

Excellent March 8th Meeting

If you didn't make it to our March 8th meeting, you missed a great time.  Linda McFarland gave an excellent presentation on the Five Rhetorical Canons and showed us how they applied to quilt making.   Learn more by going to her website http://www.hummingbirdhillstudio.com. 

Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 12th.  We will be doing critique groups.  If you have something that you are working on, please bring it with you. 

Why Write?

What do the Bible, Gone with the Wind, and Moments With You have in common? They were all written by writers! Where would the world be without writers?

Today I thought we'd talk about why we write. When I was a little girl, I started a diary. Guess I was bitten by the writing bug back then, although I didn't really realize it until my children were in their teens.

I have to write. I keep a little notebook in my purse and often pull it out to jot down an idea or capture a memory. Writing helps me understand the world. It causes me to look to God ... asking for creativity and wisdom, and the right words. And hopefully, my writing brings Him glory.

 
What about you? Why do you write?

- Mary May Larmoyeux, LRAW Vice President

Writing is Rewriting

Have you ever heard anyone say that writing is re-writing? Well, it absolutely true (oops!—it’s absolutely true).  Today I thought we could share some ways that we continue to grow as writers. Let me begin by sharing three things that I do:

·         I subscribe to a free newsletter by Daphne Gray-Grant. It’s short, easy-to-read, and often has helpful writing tips. Here's her website address: www.publicationcoach.com/.    Also, I enjoy reading a Monday Morning Memo from the Wizard of Ads, Roy Williams. They are out-of-the box and will get your creative juices flowing. (www.mondaymorningmemo.com).      Susan May Warren is a wonderful fiction writer. She has a great website that's filled with lots of great info. I like to read her blog: My Book Therapy!  www.mybooktherapy.com

Okay, how about you? How do you grow as a writer?
-  Mary May Larmoyeux, LRACW Vice President

Dedicated to Writers

There are those of us who are drawn to paper and pen (or today to our keyboards and blank word applications).  You have something to say and your preferred way of communicating is through written words.  This blog, Writing on the Rock, is created with you in mind.  It is owned and maintained by the Little Rock Chapter of American Christian Writers.  Our purpose is to encourage other writers by providing a sense of community, networking opportunities, and providing educational resources.

If you are a writer, we encourage you to check back frequently for writing information, tips, and encouragement.  We also welcome your comments.  If you are in the central Arkansas area, we would love for you to attend one of our meetings and join with the Little Rock Chapter of American Christian Writers (LRACW).

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- Bonnie J. Sterling, LRACW President