Omaha Wordsowers Critique group will not meet in May since there were no critique submissions. June submissions should be made by Thursday, June 6th. Detailed meeting instructions and guidelines can be found on the Facebook page, Omaha Wordsowers Critique. Email Lollie Hofer if you’re interested in joining the group. Her email address is lolliehofer@yahoo.com.
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| May Speaker – Lollie Hofer Sage Advice What’s the best writing advice you’ve ever received?  May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. *Omaha Christian Center, Fellowship Hall 4215 N. 92nd Avenue Omaha, NE 68134 The meeting will be conducted both in-person and zoom. Please be aware that the meeting always takes place on the fourth Thursday of the month, which may not coincide with the last Thursday. (May has five Thursdays.) Be ready to engage in this interactive meeting. After Lollie Hofer encourages us with some sage writing advice she’s received throughout the years, the spotlight will be turned on you. Come prepared to share the finest and funniest writing advice others have offered you. Expect a laid-back gathering sprinkled with laughs. Although Lollie’s favorite genre is children’s fiction, most of her success as a writer has been in publishing Christian articles, devotions, and anthologies in numerous magazines, books, and online sites. She enjoys finding those golden nuggets in God’s Word that she can share with others. You can write to Lollie at lolliehofer@yahoo.com or visit her website at lolliehoferauthor.com. Parking: Park in the lot on the south side of the church and enter through the main doors. Follow the signs to the fellowship hall. If you can’t join us in person, Zoom will be available. To join the meeting via Zoom, click on the following link: Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups | Facebook. It’s a closed group so if you haven’t joined the group yet, click on “Invite.” Answer the questions, agree to the guidelines and an administrator will let you into the group. Please do this by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. + + + + + + + + + +If you have someone in mind as a speaker or an agenda idea for the monthly meetings, please contact Kat Parent at pure7peace@gmail.com. Donations are appreciated. Wordsowers has ongoing expenses throughout the year (paid speakers, name domain and hosting expenses, SSL certification, etc.). If you’d like to donate to Wordsowers, especially for those who join us on zoom, checks can be sent to Lollie Hofer at 12927 Chandler Street Omaha, NE 68138. Please make the checks payable to Eleanor Hofer (that’s her legal name). Since Wordsowers isn’t incorporated as a nonprofit or business, we can’t open an account in its name.*Wordsowers is not affiliated with Omaha Christian Center. They graciously allow us to use their facilities for our meetings. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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Two Topics: Developing Strong Characters and Using Humor
Thursday, March 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Omaha Christian Center, Fellowship Hall
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
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Ignite the Flame in Your Writing at the February Meeting
Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Omaha Christian Center, Fellowship Hall
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
| Omaha, NE 68134The leadership team’s desire is to encourage and motivate you as a writer. Here are some ways you can help us to help you “fan into flame” your gift of writing in 2024. At the February meeting we’re asking you to do three things: 1) be prepared to share; 2) share your ideas for future meetings that you feel will help you in your writing endeavors; 3) share any questions you have pertaining to writing or Wordsowers. We may not have all (or any of) the answers but we’ll find someone who does. There will also be a time of food and fellowship. Please note, there’s a change in parking and entering the building. Park in the main parking lot on the south side of the church and enter through the main doors. Follow the signs to the meeting room in the fellowship hall. If you can’t join us in person, Zoom will be available. To join the meeting via Zoom, click on the following link: Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups | Facebook. It’s a closed group so if you haven’t joined the group yet, click on “Invite.” Answer the questions, agree to the guidelines and an administrator will let you into the group. Please do this by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. |
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The in-person meeting is on for tonight. The weather isn’t too bad, just a little on the cool side. The main parking lot (south side) at Omaha Christian Center isn’t too bad, just a little slippery in spots. Park as close to the building as possible because the sidewalk is in good condition. Hope to see you tonight. David Turner will be speaking.
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Weather: If winter raises its ugly head this coming Thursday, the leadership team will make a decision by late afternoon about meeting in person. Wordsowers will still meet via Zoom. If there is bad weather, we’ll notify you no later than 5:00 p.m. to either confirm or cancel the in-person meeting. There will be several ways to check the meeting’s status: 1) an email notice will be sent.; 2) a notice will be posted on the website (at wordsowers.com) under “Meetings;” 3) Facebook notices will be posted on the Wordsowers Christian Writers page and Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups page.
Great Topic: How to Use Audiobooks to Enhance Your Readership
Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Omaha Christian Center, Fellowship Hall
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
David Turner will share how the use of audiobooks can expand your writing and readership. David has a strong background in radio and has worked in nearly all areas from DJ to General Manager. He also had the opportunity to be part of a small recording studio in South America that recorded local music, drama, and radio programs (in 13 languages) as well as producing promotional videos in English. After years of recording other people’s voices, David decided to record his own voice.
He currently splits his time between working part-time and building his voice-over-business. He’s been married to Becky for over 30 years and they have two adult children and one teenager. David is excited to join us to explain audiobooks from his perspective and to answer your questions.
After David shares with us, there will be a time of food and fellowship. Please note, there’s a change in parking and entering the building. Park in the main parking lot on the south side of the church and enter through the main doors. Follow the signs to the meeting room in the fellowship hall. If you can’t join us in person, Zoom will resume at the January meeting.
Click on this link to join the January meeting via Zoom: Wordsowers Christian Writers Group Meetups | Facebook
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Thursday Sept. 28, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm CST
This will be a hybrid meeting, one with a Zoom option for those who can’t attend in person.
With twenty-plus years in the publishing industry, editor and author Lee Warren shares his unique insights into what not to do when submitting a manuscript to an editor. Lee published traditionally before choosing to become an indie author. He has edited for publishers, newspapers and websites. In this workshop, you’ll glean information that will enhance your publishing knowledge and strengthen your work so your editor can focus more on your content to make it shine.
Connect with Lee at:
Email: leewarrenjr@outlook.com
Website: www.leewarren.books
Twitter: www.twitter.com/leewarren
Facebook: www.facebook.com/leewarrenauthor
Are you interested in slowing down and living deeper? Subscribe to Lee’s weekly email newsletter. He’d love to connect with you there.
This month, please join us at
Omaha Christian Center
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
Important: Park in the north parking lot (lower lot) off of 92nd & Taylor. Follow the signs to the Wordsowers meeting room.
(From the north lot there are only three steps to traverse.)
Please join our private FB group if you would like to be a part of this meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/261653995038722/
We meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm.
We welcome you to explore our Facebook page.
Thursday August 24, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm CST
This will be a hybrid meeting, one with a Zoom option for those who can’t attend in person.
In June we bid goodbye to two of our three Wordsowers leadership members, leaving Lollie Hofer flying solo.
In July Wordsowers founder, Kat Crawford, flew in to share her heart.
This month we need to hear from you. Whether you’ve been a member from the onset or started coming recently, your input is invaluable.
This reorganization meeting will determine Wordsowers future.
This month, please join us at
Omaha Christian Center
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
Important: Park in the north parking lot (lower lot) off of 92nd & Taylor. Follow the signs to the Wordsowers meeting room.
(From the north lot there are only three steps to traverse.)
Please join our private FB group if you would like to be a part of this meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/261653995038722/
We meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm.
We welcome you to explore our website and Facebook page.
This will be a Zoom + In-person hybrid meeting.
This month Wordsowers founder, the beloved lion-hearted Kat Crawford, will be sharing her heart regarding the future of Wordsowers.
Afterward there will be a meet and greet to give everyone the opportunity to visit with her.
Snacks will be served.
This month, please join us at
Omaha Christian Center
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
Important: Park in the north parking lot (lower lot) off of 92nd & Taylor. Follow the signs to the Wordsowers meeting room.
(From the north lot there are only three steps to traverse.)
Please join our private FB group if you would like to be more involved.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/261653995038722/
We meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm.
We welcome you to explore our website and Facebook page.
Wordsowers Monthly Meeting
Goodby party for Jeanie and Shannon
Thursday June 22, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm CST
No Zoom this month.
Instead of our planned write-in, we’re having a goodbye celebration party for leadership team members Jeanie Jacobson and Shannon Christmas. Jeanie has been involved in Wordsowers since 2013, most of those years on the leadership team. As many of you know, Jeanie has been dealing with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for the last two years. She’s improving, but her husband feels she needs to step back and focus more on her health.
Shannon Christmas has spent several years working for Wordsowers in various capacities, some behind-the-scenes, and most recently on the leadership team. Unfortunately, due to work, school, and other obligations, Shannon needs to step back from her current leadership role.
We hope everyone can attend this in-person meeting to say their thank you’s and good-byes to Jeanie and Shannon.
And of course we’ll have snacks and drinks, cause that’s how we roll at Wordsowers!
This month, please join us at
Bible Truth Ministries Church
2402 Franklin St.
Bellevue, NE 68005
Please note: there are stairs to negotiate in the building to get to the meeting area.
Please join our private FB group if you would like to be more involved.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/261653995038722/
We meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm.
We welcome you to explore our Facebook page.
Wordsowers Monthly Meeting
Thursday May 25th, 2023, 7:00-8:30 pm CST
This will be a hybrid meeting with a Zoom option for those who can’t physically attend.
Whether you’re writing a book, or fulfilling your call to write in other arenas, name recognition is invaluable.
At the May Wordsowers meeting, Lollie Hofer will share the benefits of getting your name out into the writing world, especially if you’ve written a book (or are in the process of writing one) but you’re unknown to publishers.
She’ll also discuss the fact that not every writer has a book in them. There are other rewarding ways to reach your readers and to get published. (Think Jeanie Jacobson and Chicken Soup for the Soul.)
In the writing realm, Lollie is multi-faceted. She’s written several children’s books and is now vetting editors for them. Meanwhile, she’s busy writing devotions, articles and short stories for publications such as The Upper Room, The Secret Place, Wholly Loved Ministries, Crosswalk, Back-to-the-Bible, CrossRiver and Medium. She also writes three blogs for three different genres.
Connect with her at lolliehofer@yahoo.com or lolliehoferauthor.com.
This month, please join us at
Omaha Christian Center
4215 N. 92nd Avenue
Omaha, NE 68134
Important: Park in the north parking lot (lower lot) off of 92nd & Taylor. Follow the signs to the Wordsowers meeting room.
(From the north lot there are only three steps to traverse.)
Please join our private FB group if you would like to be a part of this meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/261653995038722/
We meet the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm.
We welcome you to explore our website and Facebook page.