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EARNING YOUR WAY TO DREAM, EXPRESS, & WRITE by Susan Marlene

4/17/2019

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Ever wonder how, why, or if you should share your writings beyond the boundaries of your desktop? Wonder how you can support your veracious thirst for conferences, research, and books of all sorts? I’ll share with you some new thoughts I’ve been turning over, because maybe they will work for you also.

SELL YOUR BOOK like WILDFIRE THE WRITER’S GUIDE TO MARKETING & PUBLICITY by Rob Eagar   Topic of discussion: CHAPTER 13

NEWSLETTERS: When for example:  monthly; be consistent—Tuesday or Wednesday around 2:00 pm. Or choose a time when people will be checking their email and are active online. Newsletters keep you connected with your readers and the goal is to be available and provide a useful and relative message.  

Here are some examples: Laura Frantz--she is a historical fiction writer. She includes a short personal note; photos of her books; giveaways; what is going on in her life and how she prays for her readers and how she appreciates them (that is always a great idea! For we all need prayer!) She offers perks for signing up for her newsletter: “Be the first to see my new book covers, writing updates, subscriber-only giveaways, and recipes straight from my kitchen. Plus, get my free guide 10 Beloved Books That Inspire Me Professionally and Personally. ( Newsletters sent monthly )” Other newsletters to take a look at: Amy Robnik Joob ; DiAnn Mills; James Scott Bell; Steve Laube You will find their newsletter sign up on their websites.
 
HOW TO WRITE SHORT STORIES AND USE THEM TO FURTHER YOUR WRITING CAREER by JAMES SCOTT BELL
Offering short stories to interest people who enjoy your type of writing can build your email list for your newsletters. This is my plan. I love the power and pacing of a short story and to offer this to a reader who wants my newsletter is a reward for me!

How to Make a LIVING as a WRITER by James Scott Bell
In chapter 13 “What You Need to Know About Marketing” James Scott Bell’s #1 strategy for marketing is quality writing. Don’t rush or cut corners on you writing skill.  As quoted from this chapter,’ “Mickey Spillane, once put it, “Your first chapter sells your book. Your last chapter sells your next book.”’  Bell provides a list of how readers pick authors on pages 128 – 129.
He suggests that he thinks a regular email is better than a fancy newsletter. Brief and personal with relevant information.  Each email should have a link to a new deal or reminder for an older one. Something amusing. 

How Do We Handle All of This Without Going Berserk?????

DREAM--I’ve read somewhere and have always believed that we should take timeout for ourselves to write something that makes us thrive and our hearts beat faster…children’s book, poem, devotion, Biblical short story—whatever engages your heart and jumpstarts your day!
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Begin with Resting & Growing in the Lord, and here are some links that can help you do this: https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/  link on Steve Laube newsletter. (Examining your motivation.)  https://www.faithgateway.com/author/cheryl-wunderlich/ Author of Finding the Sabbath in the Everyday, Sacred Rest. 
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PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP HANDOUT

4/17/2019

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WELCOME TO PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
(I couldn't resist sharing a photo of the signs of spring! :) Signs of LIFE this Easter week. )
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
 
Introductions for new guests.      
Pass around sign in sheet.
Thank you card for Faith Church.
Devotion by Pat Klein
Prompt Idea Interactive by Kathy Leist
Grammar Tidbit by Rebecca McLafferty
 
LET THE TEACHING BEGIN
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EARNING YOUR WAY TO DREAM, EXPRESS, & WRITE    Susan Marlene will lead us into tweaking websites and exploring a doable newsletters and email lists.

PROMPT:  Beginning, New Beginnings or The End of That! You choose a prompt.

We will also allow 5-minute readings from our writers as time allows at the end of the teaching.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let’s Keep In Touch: If you have a WEB page, blog, social media address, or other online personal information to share with Pens writers, please send to susanmarlenewrites@gmail.com so that contact information can be added to the announcement and handouts.
Becky McLafferty writes on Thursdays for “Fill My Cup, Lord” (A FB page.)
Becky McLafferty https://www.beckymclafferty.com/
Susan Marlene  www.susanmarlene.com; 
Susan Fink https://www.facebook.com/susan.l.fink     https://susanlfink.blogspot.com/
Kate Jungwirth https://www.facebook.com/kate.jungwirth.7
Debby Erdmann https://www.facebook.com/debby.erdmann?fref=pb&hc_location=friends_tab
You are invited to visit and make a comment! That would be especially nice! 😊 

  1. Mary Janes Farm magazine is looking for articles. Thank you, Kathy Leist!!!
  2. I advertised Pens on  TheFamily.net WEMI  FM
  3. https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/recommended-reads/books-for-writers/ Thank you, Sue Fink
  4. Write To Publish Conference   http://www.writetopublish.com/   June 19 – 22
  5. Northwestern Christian Writer Conference  July 13 – 14  Saint Paul, MN   http://www.northwesternchristianwritersconference.com/
  6. Christian Devotions is looking for devotions. This is not a paid site, but one to give to the Lord and share your message with others!   www.christiandevotions.us 
  7. The Novice, Silver Lake College’s Symposium— three of our members are represented with this publication with art or reading. You are all invited to come! The release will be from 3:45 – 4:30 on Thursday, April 25th, as part of Silver Lake College’s Symposium.  This is a public event – please feel free to come early and check out presentations by other Silver Lake students!
  8. http://www.hemingwayapp.com/; https://www.paperrater.com/
  9. https://www.christianpublishingshow.com/  (Pod cast from Steve Laube Agency)

REMEMBER:
Inspired reader = happy reader + excellent take-away = return reader!
God’s rich blessings to you as you write for His glory!

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PENS OF PRAISE MEETING --  APRIL 16  MANITOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY

4/8/2019

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​PENS OF PRAISE
CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
April 16, 2019
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Manitowoc Public Library
Franklin St. Room
                                      
707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Street parking and parking in rear available. Wheelchair accessible.
 
Franklin St. Room located on the first floor, to the left of the service desk.       
 
EARNING YOUR WAY TO DREAM, EXPRESS, & WRITE is our lesson this month.  Susan Marlene will share information gleaned from well published writers on how to earn an income as a writer. Resource books on this important topic will be examined.

PROMPT: Beginning, New Beginnings or The End of That! You choose a prompt.
Let Susan Marlene know if you will attend so that we can provide a printed lesson for you and also save a seat for you! susanmarlenewrites@gmail.com or post a comment on her website in the www.susanmarlene.com

An inspired reader given excellent take-away = return readers!

We are a safe place to share.       Pens Meetings Are Free
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As always, if you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to contact Becky McLafferty @ rebeccamclafferty@gmail.com or
Susan Marlene@ susanmarlenewrites@gmail.com
 
 

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    Words are not just words. They are thoughts and inspiration that have been behind every relationship and every deed--good or bad throughout time. If you have that burning desire to communicate and explore, come peruse my pages, teachings, and short stories. Allow inspiration to anchor your dreams on the written pages of memoirs, devotions, poems, or stories, both short or long! Luxuriate in the creativity you were born to share!

    Sarah Grosskopf is a beta reader, writer, and copywriter extraordinaire! I highly recommend Sarah and have known her for years. She has taught and encouraged Pens of Praise members with her humor, instinct, and highly praised skill sets. So you may consider this an invitation to discover details about Sarah Grosskopf. Here is a link to her website!
    https://sarahgrosskopf.com/

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