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Wordwrights OKC Christian Writers

February 13, 2010: Speaker, Carolyn Leonard, on genealogy and her new book, "Who's Your Daddy?"

American Christian Writers Conference
March 2010
LaQuinta Inn, 800 South Meridian, OKC

Wordwrights first anthology was unveiled at the December 2007 meeting to an enthusiastic crowd. A Centennial Celebration of Oklahoma Stories bears a December 2007 publication date and is sold out. Twenty-one Wordwrights members answered the call-for-entries to participate in the compilation book envisioned by President Milton Smith. The second printing of the anthology bears an August 2008 publication date and an ISBN. The book is available at local bookstores and metro libraries or contact a Wordwrights member.

Attend Wordwrights meetings at:
Vatterott College, 4629 NW 23rd, Oklahoma City
(Windsor Hills Center - 23rd & Meridian)

**A Sampling of Previous Programs**

January 12, 2008: Planning ACW Conference & Critique Session

February 9, 2008: "Taxes and the Business of Writing" - Barbara Shepherd

March 8, 2008: ACW Conference Report & Critique Session

April 17, 2008: (Special date/time) Inspirational speaker, writing tips, personal writing experiences - Stan Tolar

May 10, 2008: Writing Exercises

June 14, 2008: Critique Session

July 12, 2008: Critique Session & Fellowship

August 9, 2008: "Writing Metrical Poetry" - Joe Jared

September 13, 2008: "Seven Roadblocks to Publication and How To Get Past Them" - Susan Brown

October 11, 2008: Critique Session "Refining Our Work"

November 8, 2008: "Joy on the Writing Journey" - Nancy Simmons Vineyard

December 13, 2008: "Ask Me Anything" - Rene Gutteridge

January 10, 2009: Critique Session & Planning ACW Conference Banquet - "To the 9's" - Jean Reed

February 14, 2009: "Attending ACW & Other Conferences" - Milton Smith

March 14, 2009: ACW Conference Report & Critique Session

Wordwrights

Wordwrights-OKC Christian Writers

Wordwrights is a Christian writing group that meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Who We Are:

Wordwrights is an interdenominational group of writers holding the basic belief that the Bible is God’s infallible word and the believer’s guide and final authority for faith and instruction. Members agree that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that belief in Jesus Christ, according to John 3:16, is the only way to spiritual salvation. Wordwrights holds that inspirational and religious writing can and should be of the highest quality.

Our History:

Wordwrights was founded on February 4, 1995. The group was led by Irene Martin, a published author, editor, and writing instructor who served as president for three years. Succeeding Martin as President include: Susan Brown, Nancy Simmons Vineyard, Norman Styers and Milton Smith.

Our Purpose:

Wordwrights exists to support writers in producing quality, marketable work, both fiction and nonfiction. Group members offer critique and encouragement to each other. The group functions as a forum for experienced writers to pass on their knowledge to beginning writers. The goal of every Wordwrights’ member should be publication of his or her work.

Our Members:

Wordwrights’ members range from beginners who have never been published to experienced writers with multiple books and other publishing credits. Members publish fiction, nonfiction and poetry in religious and secular publications.

Our Meetings:

Wordwrights’ meetings typically consist of a brief business discussion and an opportunity for members to describe publishing successes and information that will assist others in getting published. The final portion of the meeting is often devoted to a critique session. Other meeting activities sometimes include guest speakers and question-and-answer sessions. Visitors are welcome.

When/Where We Meet:

Members and visitors meet the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Vatterott College, Windsor Hills Center, 23rd and Meridian, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.

Other Activities:

Wordwrights frequently sponsors/hosts workshops and conferences, such as the annual American Christian Writer’s Conference.

Leadership:

Wordwrights is led by a board of elected officers.

Dues:

$20.00 per calendar year.

Requirements for Membership:

There are no requirements for new members. Because Wordwrights members are expected to be actively working toward publication, renewal is contingent on one of the following:

Two article submissions in the prior year.
Writing two book chapters in the prior year.
Any publication or acceptance for publication (excluding publication in a “vanity” press.)

Who to Contact:

Milton Smith, President
E-mail: hiswordmatters@yahoo.com

“Lord, establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 NIV

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To contact the President of Wordwrights: send an e-mail to Milton

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