OUR NEXT MEETING: Sat., April 17, 2021

9:00 AM to Noon

Georgetown Presbyterian Church

Tunnell Hall

203 North Bedford Street

Georgetown, DE 19947

Stimulate Your Creativity

Lisa Falkner, facilitator for the DCWA April meeting 2021

Though most of us writers have a particular genre we gravitate toward, it is good to step out of our comfort zone to try new things. Creative writing, and poetry in particular, can stimulate our creativity, expand our thinking, and help us to strengthen our writing skills. We will discuss recommended tips for writing poetry and consider a few styles of poetry. We will also have an opportunity to write one. Let’s have some fun! You might be a poet and just don’t know it! Here is a chance to show it!

MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES: If you have a WIP (work in progress) you would like us to critique, please bring 10 copies of no more than FOUR double-spaced pages (note we have increased the page count). Click HERE for further DCWA critiquing guidelines.

REFRESHMENTS: Please bring something to share.

Statement of Faith

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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MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2021

(Please mark your calendar for the third Saturday of the month)

MAY 15

Facilitator: Michele Chynoweth

Topic: "FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS" (Get Your Book Done Right)

Michele Chynoweth, author, speaker, editor, and book coach, will lead the May meeting and present a workshop entitled "For Such a Time as This" (Get Your Book Done Right). Have you been feeling a little fearful, in doubt, or just experiencing plain old ‘writer’s block’ this past year during the pandemic? Well, you’re in good company! For some, writing their books during the past year has been easy…and for others, a struggle. Whether you’re still facing the first few pages or you’re trying to cross the finish line, Michele will share some tried and true tips and tactics – as well as some old fashioned faith and hope – that will help you get writing and fulfill your dreams a little easier and faster than ever before! She’ll also share advice about getting started on the publishing path and your marketing platform wherever you are on your journey so you can “hit the ground running”… because there’s never been a better time than this to get your book done. This teaching promises to be one of substance. Please spread the word among your fellow writers so we will have a good turnout.

Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947

Refreshments:

JUNE 19

Facilitator: Josephine Whale

Topic:

Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall

JULY 17

Facilitator: Amy Johnson

Topic:

Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947

AUGUST

No meeting. Happy writing!

SEPTEMBER 18

Facilitator: Jenna Caraway

Topic:

Location: Collins Pond, 20202 Gum Island Road, Georgetown, DE 19947

OCTOBER 16

Facilitator: Gail Marie

Topic:

Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall

NOVEMBER 20

Facilitator: Judi Folmsbee

Topic:

Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall, 203 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947

DECEMBER 18

Facilitator: Candy Abbott

Topic: OPEN MIKE (readings only and discussion, no critiques)

Location: Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Tunnell Hall

Refreshments: EVERYONE (lunch and Christmas goodies)

Sussex County Satellite Chapters of DCWA

Kingdom Writers' Fellowship

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

EPWORTH WRITERS' FELLOWSHIP is open to all, and their slogan is "Sojourners on God's Write Side." They meet at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth, led by Marilyn Emanuel. CLICK HERE for more information.

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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