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WRITE TO PUBLISH CONFERENCE JUNE 2019

6/22/2019

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2019 Write to Publish provided wonderful connection and information. In my opinion this was the most enlightening conference that I have ever attended. My focus this year—to learn as much as possible about Social Media. The teachers were professional and skilled and quite patient with us. Michelle Rayburn, I’m thinking about how you helped me right now! Many thanks.

If anyone is interested in learning about the business of writing, how to write, and meeting those who enjoy assisting others to hone their skills, then this is your go-to conference.

I wish to extend special thanks to Lin Johnson and her right-hand lady Jane Rubietta for their tireless work and sacrifices so that others can learn and grow their skill sets and take advantage of opportunities to meet agents and editors as well as numerous writers who understand that need to express thoughts and stories. 

Also, I'm so grateful for the numerous writer friends from the past and of course the new ones too! You all make the conference shine for me! 
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PENS OF PRAISE JUNE HANDOUT

6/18/2019

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WELCOME TO PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
 
Introductions for new guests.      Pass around sign in sheet.
Devotion—by Pat Klein
 
LET THE TEACHING BEGIN
The Page-Turner’s “Secret Formula”, How to Write a Book That’s Hard to Put Down. Sarah Grosskopf will lead us into the mysterious hook that makes a novel a must read.
PROMPT: Varying Tension
Imagine that tension or excitement falls on a scale from 1 (dead boring) to 5 (edge of your seat exciting).  While writing, you have a “tension meter” that goes from 1 to 5.  Write a five-line poem or five-sentence story with each sentence set at a different level of tension, following the pattern 3-2-1-4-5.
If time allows, 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’d like to share a WEB page, blog, or social media address, 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. 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. 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 
  6. http://www.hemingwayapp.com/; https://www.paperrater.com/
  7. Northwestern Christian Writers Conference, July 12 – 13 http://www.northwesternchristianwritersconference.com/

​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 CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP  JUNE MEETING INFO

6/12/2019

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PENS OF PRAISE
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CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP
June 18, 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.      
 
The Page-Turner's "Secret Formula"; How to Write a Book That's Hard to Put Down is our lesson this month.  Sarah Grosskopf will share quotes and secrets that can stir up interest for your readers in your writings.  

PROMPT: Varying Tension 
Imagine that tension or excitement falls on a scale from 1 (dead boring) to 5 (edge of your seat exciting).  While writing, you have a “tension meter” that goes from 1 to 5.  Write a five-line poem or five-sentence story with each sentence set at a different level of tension, following the pattern 3-2-1-4-5.
 
This week let Sarah Grosskopf know if you will attend so that we can provide a printed lesson for you and also save a seat for you!   sgrosskopf92@hotmail.com

​An inspired reader 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 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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