Monday, October 19, 2026
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
4Given Coffee Shop
MPM Center [Entrance and parking on South 19th Street]
 Manitowoc, WI 54220
info@4givencoffee.com
 
This October, let’s gather round the table and sip coffee, or tea. Maybe nibble on a delicious muffin or cookie while we chat about writerly topics!
 
SHARE FOR FLAIR
If you wish, bring your work in progress (WIP)
For a gentle critique!
Let’s use the sandwich approach . . .
Critique something good about the page shared, then something to improve, and end with something encouraging!
 
Let me know if you are attending. Anyone wishing to print up their shared page(s) they can find out how many to print. 😊
 
REVISIT—WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR? What techniques to you employ with your writing projects and what do you wish to use? What author has inspired you and influenced your writing?
All are welcome to bring possible event interests and advertisement ideas. Don’t feel shy, everyone’s questions are welcome! When we do well, our readers do also. Clean, engaging fiction and nonfiction are so needed today! Let’s serve our community and nation with the best we can write and share!
 
We can expect this at this meeting . . .
 

• A grammar tip
• 5-minute reading each
• Planning for successful events
• Reveal what future topic would aide your needs

 
REQUESTED: We were asked to share something we wrote with our fellow writers during the meeting. If possible, please bring a 5-minute read. If you want a gentle critique, please let us know before you read your selection.
 
 

PENS MEETING​

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4Given Coffee Shop
MPM Center [Entrance and parking on South 19th Street]
 Manitowoc, WI 54220
info@4givencoffee.com
 
Let’s gather round the table and sip coffee, or tea. Maybe nibble on a delicious muffin or cookie while we chat about writerly topics!
This location is pure heaven for us reader, writer, and editing types!
 
EVENTS PLANNING & QUESTIONS GALORE All are welcome to bring possible event interests and advertisement ideas. Don’t feel shy, everyone’s questions are welcome! When we do well, our readers do also. Clean, engaging fiction and nonfiction are so needed today! Let’s serve our community and nation with the best we can write and share!
We can expect this at this meeting . . .

• A grammar tip
• 5-minute reading each
• Planning for success
• Choose a future topic for your needs

 
REQUESTED: We were asked to share something we wrote with our fellow writers during the meeting. If possible, please bring a 5-minute read. If you want a gentle critique, please let us know before you read your selection. 

​Yardstick WI Authors Event This Friday, May 1st

5:00 – 7:00 pm
317 Steele St., Algoma, WI  54201

How about some summer fun  . . .

• Check out a Children’s book with something extra for you and your little one!
• Meet Lowan, a telepathic alien working as a private detective in the 1930s!
• Or meet sisters, friends, clean romance, & secrets, but toss in a Leonberger dog who adds to the trouble!
• Investigate myths and misunderstandings about self-care, selfishness, or sacredness?

​Stop in and say hello to authors Naomi Raddatz, S.E. Grosskopf, and Susan Marlene. We would love to meet and greet you and sign any of our books that you purchase.

Also, Susan L Fink's signed books will be available at our table! 

PENS OF PRAISE
CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP 
 
Monday, March 30, 2026
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      info@4givencoffee.com
 
So very convenient for us, we can grab a coffee or tea at 4Given Coffee shop before enjoying our Pen’s writing lesson! We will meet in the elegant coffee shop space.
 
 
BLANK PAGES TO FILL . . .  Planning, writing, and all the business of writing? What is new with you and new to our writing community? If there is time left, let’s revisit some points from our last meeting to build on what we want to achieve!
 (What does your writing career look like—if you could spy it from a distance—like from an airplane? What do you want, how do you plan, and what are you willing to accomplish to achieve your goal?)
We are a safe place to share your writing and your dreams. Bring a work in progress and let’s discuss—if you would like to!

PROMPT:  Ink spot on my pages 
​
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@ susanmarlenewrites@gmail.com
 
 

PENS OF PRAISE CHRISTIAN WRITERS GROUP 
 
Monday, February 23, 2026
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      info@4givencoffee.com
 
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.
 
Let’s Fly Away . . . facilitated by Susan Marlene! What does your writing career look like—if you could spy it from a distance—like from an airplane? What do you want, how do you plan, and what are you willing to accomplish to achieve your goal?
We are a safe place to share your writing and your dreams. Bring a work in progress and let’s discuss—if you would like to!
PROMPT:  Hit the target. 

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@ susanmarlenewrites@gmail.com
 

Our Greatest Gift BOOKS & VENDER Event was a two-day affair! We enjoyed all who came and wish to thank you for the time you spent with us! Plus, it is never a waste to spend time with other like-minded authors! 

We will NOT be holding the Pens of Praise meeting this Monday, November 17th. We did talk about a party or gathering in early December. We will keep you posted! 

​Fellow writers-- keep on writing! :)

Books, novels, crafts! Just what you need this Friday and Saturday!