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Instead of our usual library location, we’ll meet at 6pm at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

Are you hesitant to show samples of your writing to editors at the upcoming annual Wordsowers conference? If so, you’ll want to join us for the March meeting. Author and freelance editor Lee Warren will walk you through key writing principles that will help your work stand out if you implement them.

Please join us as workshop leader Lee Warren shares his expertise in this area. Lee has twenty years experience in the Christian publishing industry, both traditional and indie publishing, and has taught at writers conferences throughout the US.

He has written eighteen books and hundreds of articles for various magazines, newspapers, and websites, including Decision, Discipleship Journal, Light & Life, War Cry, Christian Single, Bible Study Magazine, CBN.com, Today’s Christian, Breakaway, Clubhouse, Living Light News and many others.

Even if you aren’t planning to attend the writers conference, the material covered in this meeting will benefit you. Please join us and learn how to make your writing shine!

Again, instead of our usual library location, we’ll meet at 6pm at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

As much as Wordsowers would love to treat everyone to lobster and filet mignon, unfortunately dinner is not in our budget. This is a pay-for-yourself event.

Lee Warren, author and editor

As a writer who is a Christian, you long for your words to have lasting value. That certainly could happen with a book deal or an article that goes around the world. But what about preserving your family’s faith history so it lives on for generations to come? In this workshop, we’ll walk through practical ways to write and record your family’s faith history so you can leave behind one of the most important pieces of work you’ll ever do.

Please join us as workshop leader Lee Warren shares his insights. Lee has twenty years experience in the Christian publishing industry, both traditional and indie publishing, and has taught at writers conferences throughout the US.

He has written eighteen books and hundreds of articles for various magazines, newspapers, and websites, including Decision, Discipleship Journal, Light & Life, War Cry, Christian Single, Bible Study Magazine, CBN.com, Today’s Christian, Breakaway, Clubhouse, Living Light News and many others.

After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.

The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Often we go to meetings hoping to glean knowledge, to gain tangible help to propel us along. Sometime we find those insightful nuggets; sometimes we come up empty.

That’s why this Jan 24, 2019 kick-off meeting is all about you. What do you need to propel your writing forward?

This meeting is an open forum. We plan to invite the rest of 2019’s monthly speakers based on the needs presented at the January meeting.

Please feel free to bring a snack, beverage, and your input. This meeting is open to all.
After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.

The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Writers are an inventive lot. This month’s meeting is a celebration sharing other facets of our creative lives.
Musician. Jewelry creator. Omaha tour guide. Baker. What’s your artistic avenue?

If you’ve attended a Wordsowers event (meeting, conference, or critique group) you’re eligible to showcase your specialty.

If you’ve never attended a Wordsowers event, please come to enjoy the gathering, learn more about your fellow writers, and perhaps discover new areas of interest for yourself.

Here’s how it works.
Each member will have approximately 3-5 minutes to share their specialty with the group. After that, we’ll “roam the room” to chat with the presenters individually.

If you’d like to share your creative outlet, please email Jeanie@Wordsowers.com so Pebbles and I can plan accordingly.

After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.–unless we’re too full from the baker’s goodies.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library,
9101 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, Ne.
The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Rand Hansen, speaker and financial organization issues expert, will address the business aspects of writing.

Should you use an EIN instead of your social security number?
What tax implications do writers face?
What resources are available to you?
Do you need to claim Amazon sales income on your Nebraska sales taxes? (Hint: the answer is “yes.”)

Join us for vital information about running your writing business.

After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library,
9101 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, Ne.
The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Pat Mingarelli has over 25 years of experience as a pro photographer. He teaches seminars and workshops at Metro Community College, Iowa Western Community College and the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

In addition, he posts daily to his website The Visual Bible Verse of the Day  and has a speaking ministry called The Creation Speaks.

As a photographer, Pat realized that learning to write would help him get more photos published. As a writer, you’ll find the reverse to be true.
When you submit your written material with good photos, it’s more likely to get published. Even blog posts on you own website are far more likely to get read when accompanied by a strong image.

But just like Pat wondered how to write a great blog or devotional, you probably wonder how to take a great photo. Well, Pat knows, and will help us gain a better understanding of what makes a good photo whether we use an iPhone or digital SLR with interchangeable lenses.

He will also cover other topics including proper resolution for online and print, image compression, copyright issues, composition, lighting, choosing stock photography and what to consider when submitting multiple images with an article.

Please join us for this information-packed presentation.
Feel free to bring a snack and beverage. This meeting is open to all. After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.
The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Speaking is one of the best ways to grow a platform, meet new readers, and interact with them in a more personal setting. The problem is, many authors are intimidated by this and don’t know where to start. Jennifer Slattery has been speaking to audiences of all sizes and in numerous settings, from Atlanta to Seattle, for nearly twenty years. She’s also the founder of a local parachurch speaking ministry that averages six conferences a year, and she leads a local speaking practice and critique group. With experience as a speaker, ministry leader, and speaking coach, she understands the challenges writers face when attempting to gain bookings and also how to steadily grow one’s message and audience. In this 45 minute session, she’ll discuss how to create and present engaging talks, get bookings, and more.

Feel free to bring a snack and beverage. This meeting is open to all.
After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.
The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Note: An emergency prevented Janet from sharing at May’s meeting. However, she’ll teach her workshop on June 28th.

Former journalist and language arts teacher, Janet Syas Nitsick, shares her insights on “Writing God’s Way.”

Janet authors Christian historical romances, and in her workshop she utilizes an interactive five-part approach to:

(1) Spur the creative flow and find respondents’ interests and talents
(2) Find God’s Purpose for Your Writing
(3) Find your unique voice; learn the difference between showing and telling; create believable characters
(4) Prepare for the enemy’s attacks
(5) Open Discussion/Feedback

Please join us for this informative session!

Learn more about Janet and her books at JanetSyasNitsick.com.

Please feel free to bring a snack and beverage if you choose. This meeting is open to all.

After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library,
9101 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, Ne.
The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

It’s time for the Wordsowers Christian Writers Conference, April 27-28. This year’s venue is Grace Central Church, 344 No. 115th Street, Omaha, NE 68154. Cost is $100.

Click here to see workshops and teachers.

Due to the conference, we don’t hold a monthly meeting in April.

Our regular monthly meetings resume May 24, 2018 at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.

 

Lee Warren, author photo

Please note: The Feb. 2018 Wordsowers meeting was cancelled due to icy conditions. Because of the high number of requests for Lee’s workshop, he will present his material at our March 2018 gathering.

With twenty years in the publishing industry, editor and author Lee Warren shares his unique insights into the dos and don’ts when working with an editor.
Lee published traditionally before choosing to become an indie author. He has edited for book publishers, newspapers and websites/blogs.
In this workshop, you’ll glean information that will enhance your publishing knowledge and strengthen your work.

Please feel free to bring a snack and beverage if you choose. This meeting is open to all.

After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.

The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.

Often we go to meetings hoping to glean knowledge, to gain tangible help to propel us along. Sometime we find those insightful nuggets; sometimes we come up empty.

That’s why this 2018 kick-off meeting is all about you. What do you need to propel your writing forward?

This meeting is an open forum. We plan to invite the rest of 2018’s monthly speakers based on the needs presented at the January meeting.

Please bring a snack, beverage, and your input. This meeting is open to all.
After the meeting we’ll gather for our relaxed Afterglow chat session at Village Inn, 7837 Dodge St.

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm at the W. Clarke Swanson Library.

The meeting room is on the basement level. Park on the east side of the building and walk into the lower door.