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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.

What? No Wordsowers monthly meetings in November OR December?

During the busy holiday season we break from our normal monthly meetings. We pray our members will enjoy family and friends, and take time to reflect on Jesus, the true reason we’re celebrating.

Our meetings resume Thursday January 25, 2018. Get ready for a great year of learning, growing, and fellowship!

Please join us at 6:00 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month at Omaha’s Swanson library, 9101 W. Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68114.

 

Pebbls Jacobo, A& P Virtual Enterprises Owner

Thursday October 26
6:00-7:45 pm
9101 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE

Pebbles Jacobo, owner of A&P Virtual Enterprises hosts an evening of hands-on computer help, with a focus on Microsoft software. Whether you’re a novice or expert, this evening is designed to help you blast past your roadblocks. Learn tips and tricks to make your computer time more productive.

Please bring your laptops to the meeting. No laptop? No problem. Bring your questions and join in this wonderful learning opportunity.

Pebbles business, A&P Virtual Enterprises, Inc. was established in 2007. Within two years Elance.com, the world’s largest freelance contracting site, ranked her business in the TOP 1% in the ‘Administrative Support’ (100,000+ virtual assistants) and ‘Writing & Translating’ (120,000+ writers and copy editors) categories.

A&P Virtual Enterprises is a result of the collaborative efforts of owners, Alfred & Pebbles Jacobo. Husband Alfred brings 40+ years of business experience to the team. Pebbles utilizes over a decade of administrative experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Humanities from Grace University. Their faith in God drives them in business and life.
Click here to learn more.

Again, this special hands-on event is
Thursday October 26th 6:00-7:45pm
at our regular location, the 90th & Dodge library

We meet the fourth Thursday of the month
6:00-7:45pm

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

Successful people think differently than unsuccessful people do, and as followers of Christ, we must do all we can to partner with God and develop a mind of success. Our thoughts influence our actions and our actions produce results, positive or negative.

Using the life of one of the most unexpected “obscurity to celebrity” the world of sports has seen as an example, Jennifer Slattery discusses key attitudes and behaviors displayed by successful people, encouraging writers to view their lives and challenges through a success-oriented mindset.

As a multi-published author, Jennifer also has a deep love for story. She’s also the founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, a parachurch women’s ministry that helps women discover, embrace, and live out who they are in Christ, and is a regular contributor to Crosswalk.com.

As the managing and acquiring editor for Guiding Light women’s Fiction, an imprint of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, she loves working with writers to help them strengthen their manuscripts and grow in their gifting. When not writing, you’ll likely find her at one of Omaha’s many coffeehouses.

Click here to learn more about Jennifer.

Ginger Kolbaba, award winning author/editor

PLEASE NOTE: To facilitate better Skype reception and viewing, our August meeting will be held at the South Omaha Library, Meeting room A. 2808 “Q” St. Omaha, NE 68107

Thursday Aug 24th 6:00-7:45pm
The library is on the Metro Tech campus.

Ginger Kolbaba is an award-winning author, editor, and speaker.

She is the former editor of Today’s Christian Woman magazine, Marriage Partnership magazine, and the founding editor of Kyria.com, all award-winning resources of Christianity Today.

She has written or contributed to more than 30 books, including her novel series, Secrets from Lulu’s Café.

Ginger is a contributing writer for Thriving Family magazine, and has been a columnist for Let’s Worship. She has published more than 400 magazine and online articles.

She has spoken at national and international conferences, guest lectured on college campuses, and has appeared on national media outlets such as CNN Headline News (Nancy Grace), Court TV, Moody Midday Connection, and Family Life radio. She’s been quoted in national news outlets such as Newsweek and Chicago Sun-Times.

Bring your questions and get ready for a fantastic evening!

Click here to learn more about Ginger.

Again, to facilitate better Skype reception and viewing, our August meeting will be held at the South Omaha Library, Meeting room A
2808 “Q” St. Omaha, NE 68107

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Author Miranda Sherman

Author and speaker Miranda Sherman says, “Writing a book is all fun and games but what you do after is key. Learn what’s important in marketing yourself and your book after it’s in print. Miranda Sherman is the author of two books, “The Mighty Fork; Healing Your Mind and Body with Food” (now in its 2nd edition) and “The Mighty Fork Student Workbook.”

Miranda is a popular speaker, teaches classes on an ongoing basis to audiences young and old, blogs, manages her website, and is constantly looking for new ways to get her message out that food can heal you. She’s currently working on her 3rd book about the importance of traditions.

Cheryl St. John

Award winning, Writers Digest author, Cheryl St.John presents:
Blockbuster Fiction: Exploring Emotional High Points in Popular Films

Cheryl is the author of numerous novels. Her stories have earned mutiple RITA nominations, Romantic Times awards, and are published in over a dozen languages.

Amazon and Goodreads reviews show her popularity with readers.

For example, Cheryl’s bestselling non-fiction book, Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict by Writers Digest Books, ranks a 4.9 star rating on amazon.

Cheryl is an avid movie buff, and Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict reflects that by using examples from popular films to show examples of emotion and conflict.

In this workshop, Cheryl uses the top grossing movies of 2013 (Frozen; The Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Man of Steel; Maleficent; Gravity) to demonstrate characterization, emotion, and motivation.

Preparation if desired:
Kick back and watch some–or all–of those movies. Tell your family you’re doing super-important writers homework to prepare for Cheryl’s workshop.

Learn more at cherylstjohn.net

June 22, 2017, 6PM @ Swanson Library, 90th & Dodge, Omaha

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

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

We’re often our own harshest critics. That negativity can stifle our creative flow, and hinder our momentum. Join author Jeanie Jacobson for a night of encouragement and fresh starts.

We’ll not only give ourselves a “grace pass,” we’ll use five keys to identify–and eradicate–the culprits that hinder our writing process.
Together we’ll move forward with creating, honing, and submitting our work.

May 25, 2017, 6PM @ Swanson Library, 90th & Dodge, Omaha

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

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