OUR NEXT MEETING: Sat., Jan. 15, 2022
9:00 AM to Noon
Abundant Life Church
20488 Donovans Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
Developing Your Characters
Gayle Marie, facilitator of our January 15th meeting
Gayle Marie has prepared a fantastic workshop with exercises to test and strengthen our characters. When you think of your favorite character from your most cherished books or movies, what is it about that character that resonates with you? Is it their appearance? Their voice? A quirky habit or physical limitation that makes you laugh or cry? What makes them so convincing? This month we will explore ways to develop your characters so they'll resonate with your audience (we'll elaborate on the importance of identifying your audience at another meeting). Gayle's handouts alone are a good reason to be there on the 15th. Topics we will discuss are:
Refreshments: Please bring something to share.
Lunch: After the meeting, we welcome you to join us at the Georgetown Family Restaurant for lunch.
Statement of Faith
This Statement of Faith includes the basic tenants of Christianity. As of 2020, signing this statement is required in order to be a member of Delmarva Christian Writers' Association. Those who decline to sign the statement will be considered guests and be unable to vote or hold a leadership position (i.e., facilitate meetings or serve on the Board of Directors).
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D.C.W.A. HAS A NEW HOME!
Abundant Life Church
20488 Donovan's Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
DIRECTIONS:
Coming south on Rt. 113 (from Milford): As you approach the City Limits of Georgetown, turn left immediately after the BEACHES sign (an angled intersection with no light) onto North Bedford Street. (If you pass Walmart on 113, you've gone too far.) Take an immediate left on Donovan's Road (beside the State Police Credit Union). Abundant Life Church is on the left.
Coming north on Rt. 113 (from Millsboro): At the intersection of Rt. 18, get in the right lane of 113; go past Royal Farms, Arby's, and Walmart. Turn right when you see the sign for Division of Child Support Services. The Delaware Federal Credit Union will be facing you. Turn right and take an immediate left on Donovan's Road. Abundant Life Church is on the left.
Coming from the center of Georgetown: On North Bedford Street, when the road splits, bear right and go past North Georgetown Elementary. Take the next right on Donovan's Road beside the State Police Credit Union. Abundant Life Church is on the left.
Satellite Chapters of DCWA
Kingdom Writers' Fellowship
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022
(Please mark your calendar for the third Saturday of the month)
FEBRUARY 19
Facilitator: Elizabeth Boerner and Gayle Marie
Topic: Critiques, Critiques, Critiques and Your Audience
The entire February meeting will be devoted to manuscript evaluation and strengthening. Everybody, please bring four pages for us to critique. If you haven't written four pages, get busy and come up with something! We don't want anyone to be left out. On the other hand, if only a few of us show up, those who do are welcome to bring a second batch of four pages so we don't run out of words to ponder and praise.
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
MARCH 19
Facilitator: Linda Hostelley
Topic: Proprioceptive Writing Technique
Linda Hostelley brings us a powerful teaching on how to get to the root of what Jesus wants to show you through your writing. This technique enables you to receive from the Holy Spirit in a fresh way to overcome writer's block, blog in your journals, but most of all, go after Jesus to seek what He wants to reveal to you. The writer's ability to influence the lives of many, including themselves, is so powerful! As you line up your writing with the Word of God, there is no limit to how God will use you to impact lives, even all over the world. Linda has taught this many times, and the cross-ministry that happens is incredible. What one person shares always is an answer for someone else in the class. It's simply awesome to watch how the Holy Spirit loves on everyone through this exercise. You won't want to miss this!
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
APRIL 16
Facilitator: Gayle Marie
Topic: Naysayers and Other Nuisances
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
MAY 21
Facilitator: Betty Kaskperski
Topic: TBD
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
JUNE 18
Facilitator: Michele Chynoweth
Topic: “Book Marketing 101”
Even if you don't have a book published, it's important to look ahead to how you would get what God has entrusted to you into readers' hands. You won't want to miss what Michele has to share about marketing/promotions, platform, and publicity.
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
JULY 16
Facilitator: Pat McKelvey
Topic:
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
AUGUST
No meeting. AUGUST is a time to WRITE, not to meet and talk about writing.
SEPTEMBER 17
Facilitator: Jenna Caraway
Topic: TBD
Location: Collins Pond, 20202 Gum Island Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: Bring your own lunch and something to share
OCTOBER 15
Facilitator: Lisa Falkner
Topic: TBD
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
NOVEMBER 19
Facilitator: Josephine Whale
Topic: Life's Journey
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
DECEMBER 17
Facilitator: Betty Kasperski
Topic: POT LUCK
POT LUCK WRITING: This is a Pot Luck meeting with a Christmas theme. Please four pages of something you have written to read aloud, preferably something holiday-related. We won't be critiquing this time, just enjoying your creativity and discussing what is read.
Also at this meeting, we'll discuss topics you'd be interested in learning about in 2022 and ask for volunteers to lead our meetings. We already have some commitments: January 15 (Gayle Marie, "Developing Your Characters/Targeting Your Audience), February 19 (Elizabeth Boerner, "Critiques, Critiques, Critiques"), March 19 (Linda Hostelley), April 16 (Gayle Marie, "Naysayers and Other Nuisances"), and June 18 (Michele Chynoweth, "Book Marketing 101"). We need teachings and facilitators for the following third Saturdays: May 21, July 16, August 20 (or should we take this month off?), Sept. 17 (Collins Pond?), October 15, November 19, and December 17.
Location: Abundant Life Church, 20488 Donovans Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
Refreshments: EVERYONE (lunch and Christmas goodies)
Kingdom Writers' Fellowship meets in Seaford led by Teresa Marine CLICK HERE for more information.
CWF Eagles Nest
A small group in Rehoboth that meets in Donna Carver's home. CLICK HERE for more information.
Other Groups
VINE & VESSELS (closed) - Betty Jarman and Joyce Sessoms were original members of Delmarva Christian Writers' Fellowship in 1993. They formed Vine & Vessels Christian Writers Fellowship and hosted a conference at Crossroad Community Church for ten years before disbanding. They continue to be valuable members of Delmarva Christian Writers as we continue the conference they established. CLICK HERE to read more.
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