NJCWG - June/July Meetings

Hope everyone in the NJCWG is getting lots writing done during this beautiful spring weather.

Here are a few special events and things to note about upcoming meetings:

SPECIAL June Meeting
Saturday June 7, 2008
Instead of our usual meeting, we will be having a picnic at Marilyn's home.
Everyone should bring a dish to share (potluck style) and everyone should bring their SUMMER story (see below). If you have any questions, please feel free to call me or call Marilyn.
Marilyn Gardullo
19 Cupsaw Drive
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-4893
SUMMER Story: There will be no critiques. Everyone should bring a short written piece (no more than one page, double spaced) entitled SUMMER. We will read these out loud. They may be poignant, humorous, adventurous or 'whatever' ... but they should all be entertaining. This is just for fun ladies and gentlemen, so don't tie yourself all up in knots worrying about the presentation.

July Meeting
Saturday July 5, 2008
NO MEETING
This is right before my son's wedding and I will need every second to get things ready. :-)

August Meeting
Saturday August 2, 2008
2:30-5:00
We will resume our regular meeting schedule.
Ringwood Baptist Church
30 Carletondale Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456

NJCWG Writers Workshop

Reminder!
This Saturday, April 5, 2008 the NJCWG will host a Writer's Workshop for its NJCWG members. Please try to arrive on time (2:30 p.m.). Bring pens, pencils, paper and your most vivid imaginations.

NJCWG
Ringwood Baptist Church
30 Carletondale Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
2:30 p.m.

Facilitator
Louise Bergmann DuMont

JCWG - Saturday, March 1, 2008

YES, we are having a meeting today (Saturday March 1, 2008), despite the snow.

We will be doing something unique today. I have been asked to be a judge for the Genesis Writers Contest --- and you will see some behind the scenes tips on what judges (and editors) look for in your writing.

Louise Bergmann DuMont
Facilitator, NJCWG

Writing Op - YouthMinistry.Com

For those of you who have children, work with youth or have worked with youth ministries in the past -- here is a great writing opportunity!

Go to: youthministry.com (contributions).

Louise Bergmann DuMont
Facilitator, NJCWG

Next Meeting of the NJCWG

Well, I broke my foot about a week ago. It has three hairline fractures. The good news is that it is my left foot (so I can still drive) and there isn't any real pain.

If you know anything at all about the facilitator of the NJCWG, you know that keeping me in one place is going to be tough a best -- more likely impossible (she said smiling through gritted teeth). I have an "elastic" bandage over my foot and a walking boot over that (see above picture) -- so YES, we are meeting for our monthly writer's group on March 1, 2008.

Pray for me regarding my attitude. This could have been a LOT worse, but I find myself getting grumpy because I can't go places as fast, as far, or as often as I'd like. I really don't WANT to be crabby -- just seems this is bringing out the worst in me. I remember praying for patience AND for some down-time (God has a sense of humor) . Of course God answered my prayer -- but not exactly the WAY I wanted Him to (the facilitator said this as she delicately hoisted her huge booted leg onto her office desk and adjusted it's velcro straps for some semblance comfort).

Looking forward to our next meeting (grin).

North Jersey Christian Writers Group (NJCWG)
Ringwood Baptist Church
30 Carletondale Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Saturday, March 1, 2008
2:30 p.m.

Writing Op For Pet Lovers

A writing op for all you pet lovers!
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New York Times best-selling authors Dr. Marty Becker (of "Good Morning America") and Gina Spadafori are working on a new book series for the publisher of the "Chicken Soup" books. Looking for writers (you don't have to be a professional, or even published before) with inspirational stories on dogs, cats and horses. Also looking for great photographs. Payment for all published submissions.

Deadline for submissions is March 15, with the books coming out in the fall.

Here's where to go for information on how to get stories and pictures in the books:

http://theultimatepetlover.com/

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Thanks!

Gina

Gina Spadafori
PetConnection.com
DogCars.com
theultimatepetlover.com

ACFW Genesis Contest

Sushi for One by Camy Tang

I recently accepted Camy Tang's invitation to judge the ACFW 2008 GENESIS CONTEST

The 2008 ACFW Genesis contest is open to ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) members unpublished in adult or young adult fiction in the last seven years (no published fiction print or electronic works of 20,000 words or more). Authors of non-fiction or library bound fiction dissertations are eligible.

This is an excellent organization and very worthy contest. Use the links above to check out both the organization and the contest.

And I've read Camy excellent novel, Sushi for One. Definitely worth the read. Her next book Only Uni is due out this February.

Louise Bergmann DuMont
Facilitator, NJCWG

February Meeting of the NJCWG

I am looking forward to the February meeting of the North Jersey Christian Writers Group. I hope you are as well! Sally Stuart's Christian Writers Market Guide arrived last week. I will distribute them to members who ordered them at our February meeting. Our lesson time will be spent learning how to use the book to our best advantage.

Saturday, February 2, 2008
2:30 pm
Ringwood Baptist Church
30 Carletondale Road
Ringwood, NJ


Louise Bergmann DuMont
Author & Speaker
http://www.louisedumont.com/