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CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP Monday, October 20, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 4Given Coffee Shop MPM Center (Entrance and parking on South 19th Street) 1034 S 18th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 [email protected] So very convenient for us, we can grab a coffee or tea at 4Given Coffee shop before enjoying our August Pen’s writing lesson! We will meet in the elegant coffee shop space. CHARACTERS – SETTING AND ANTAGONISTS facilitated by Susan Marlene! Can the setting of your story emulate strength and influence in your story? Like a character? Absolutely! Let’s talk about it. Bring your own examples, and I’ll bring mine. How about you share some qualities you adore in an antagonistic character. I’ll bring mine! Also, future plans for book signings and marketing will be discussed. Until then, write with joy! Come and visit us, and make the most of your writing time. PROMPT: Your FAVORITE ANTAGONIST and why? Inspired readers given excellent takeaway = return readers! We are a safe place to share, and Pens Meetings are free. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected]  Monday, September 22, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 4Given Coffee Shop MPM Center (Entrance and parking on South 19th Street) 1034 S 18th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 [email protected] So very convenient for us, we can grab a coffee or tea at 4Given Coffee shop before enjoying our August Pen’s writing lesson! We will meet in the elegant coffee shop space. WRITING BOOKS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME facilitated by Susan Marlene! Classics, those favorite stories that make you smile or experience a whiff of emotion—how did those authors do it—capture your heart and devotion? And not let go? Let’s talk it over and consider some ideas that may ignite your imagination and goals. Memorable stories and non-fiction move hearts, encourage, and have the power to change lives. Come and visit us, and make the most of your writing time. PROMPT: September blessings. Inspired readers given excellent takeaways = return readers! We are a safe place to share, and Pens Meetings are free. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected]  PENS OF PRAISE
CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP Monday, August 18, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 4Given Coffee Shop MPM Center (Entrance and parking on South 19th Street) 1034 S 18th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 [email protected] So very convenient for us, we can grab a coffee or tea at 4Given Coffee shop before enjoying our August Pen’s writing lesson! We will meet in the elegant coffee shop space. Seven Roadblocks that Prevent Writing facilitated by our very own Susan Fink! Have you wondered why you have not made progress on your Work in Progress (WIP?) Do you want to understand how to reboot your focus and skill? 😉 Come and visit us, and make the most of your writing time. PROMPT: August memory. Inspired readers given excellent take-away = return readers! We are a safe place to share, and Pens Meetings are free. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected] PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
Monday, July 21, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 4Given Coffee Shop MPM Center (Entrance and parking on South 19th Street) 1034 S 18th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 [email protected] How convenient—grab a coffee or tea at the 4Given Coffee shop (and a Danish if you’d like). We will meet in the elegant coffee shop space. WORK IT TOGETHER facilitated by Susan Marlene and our writers! Are you ready to write that dream project? The one that tickles your fancy like no other? Let's talk shop and share ideas about getting started or running that extra mile to cross the finish line. We all want to share our hearts with each other and our readers! Bring your needs to the table, and we will work together, share insights, and use our experience to move into the marketing beyond for our publications. Maybe we can spin some social media madness, too? 😉 At our WORK IT TOGETHER meetings we will try to get to everyone's projects, but we must work within the time allotted. Come prepared to take notes and be inspired for your project! PROMPT: My favorite (choose one: book, boat, or bloom) influenced me to do….what? Inspired readers given excellent take-away = return readers! We are a safe place to share, and Pens Meetings are free. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected] PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
Tuesday, June 24, 2021 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION THIS MONTH Susan Finks house 3019 S. 15th Street Manitowoc RSVP APPRECIATED WRITE TO PUBLISH (WTP) Conference Benefits facilitated by everyone who attended this amazing conference! This is not just for those who aspire to attend conferences. There is wonderful information to be had at this meeting! Never attended a Pens meeting before—you are welcome! Please RSVP to [email protected] And if there is time-- And if there is time—are you ready to write that dream project? The one that tickles you fancy like no other. Let’s talk shop and share ideas about getting started, running that extra mile, and crossing the finish line, so that you can share your heart with your readers! Maybe we can spin some social media madness too? 😉 Be ready to learn some great info from each other and to have a lot of fun! PROMPT: What has been your best tip ever? Inspired readers given excellent take-away = return readers! We are a safe place to share, and Pens Meetings are free. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected] Unfortunately, our Pens of Praise meeting is CANCLED for May 19th. We will make an effort to reschedule as soon as possible! So sorry for any inconvience!
Be blessed and keep writing! PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
Monday, May 19, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. 4Given Coffee Shop 1034 S 19th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 [email protected] How convenient—grab a coffee or tea at the 4Given Coffee shop (and a Danish if you'd like) and attend the meeting in the coffee shop. THIS & THAT & WORK IT TOGETHER facilitated by Susan Marlene & guided by all of those attending. :) Fog may invade the most confident writers. But when working together, inspiration and encouragement may launch us into our best writing ever, allowing us to bloom with excellence, like never before. Elevator Pitches and readiness for the WRITE TO PUBLISH CONFERENCE! Among other writing concerns! Talk shop among the like-minded pen-wielding writers, and share ideas about our latest work in process (WIP). Let's help one another stimulate ideas and be more motivated. What is your next step? What is your muse? Bring your needs to the table, and we will work together, share insights, and use our experience to move into marketing beyond for our future publications. Take notes on what works and what doesn't when doing book signings and advertisements. Let's spin some social media madness? Each WORK IT TOGETHER session will be unique and tailored to the writers in attendance. We will try to get to everyone's projects, but we must work within the time allotted. I appreciate our group's wisdom; we worked together honestly and kindly to help and inspire one another! Be ready to learn some great info from each other and have a lot of fun! PROMPT: My funniest writing moment . . . Pens meetings are free and encouraging! We hope to see you there! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected] PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
Monday, April 28, 2025 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. 4Given Coffee Shop 1034 S 19th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220 [email protected] How convenient—grab a coffee or tea at the 4Given Coffee shop (and a Danish if you’d like) and attend the meeting in the coffee shop. Thank you, Naomi, for all the behind-the-scenes assistance that you provide! We appreciate you! PUT THOSE PUZZLING PLOTS TOGETHER, facilitated by Susan Marlene & guided by all of those attending. :) Let's talk shop and share ideas about our latest work in process (WIP). What style of outlining and plotting do you use to create a story brimming with enthusiasm in your mind? Let’s help one another stimulate ideas and be more motivated. What is your next step? What is your muse? Bring your needs to the table, and we'll work together, share insights, and use our experience to move into marketing beyond for our future publications. Maybe we can spin some social media madness, too? Each of our WORK IT TOGETHER sessions will be unique and tailored to the writers in attendance. We will try to get to everyone's projects, but we must work within the time allotted. I appreciate the wisdom of our group, who honestly and kindly worked together to help and inspire one another! Be ready to learn some great info from each other and have a lot of fun! PROMPT: My Favorite Writing Technique Is . . . Pens meetings are free and encouraging! We hope to see you there! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Susan Marlene@ [email protected] |
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