Are you a Christian writer? If so, you surely know that writing is a pretty solitary profession. Finding other people who "get you," not to mention can offer support, encouragement, feedback on your writing, and even prayer, is important for any writer. If you're looking for ways to connect with other writers from the Grand Rapids area, Word Weavers of West Michigan is a wonderful option.
Timothy Burns, Word Weavers West Michigan Chapter founder and president, is from the Hudsonville area. Associated with Christian Writer's Guild, owned by Jerry B. Jenkins, there are currently 94 West Michigan Word Weavers members, who break up into smaller groups throughout the Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. These groups typically meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month, where they critique each other's work, engage in in-depth discussion, and enjoy general fellowship. Every other month a large all-member meeting is held, where editors, authors, and other writing professionals offer a 30-45 minute seminar on their area of expertise.
Meetings are open to the public and anyone can attend. For writers who wish to pay the membership $40 membership fee, there is a huge list of benefits that come with membership.
Although not geared specifically towards fiction, the information you'll get on the craft of writing, the tools you'll learn, and the friends you'll meet make Word Weavers a great choice.
As stated on the Home Page of their website,
Our primary goal is to provide encouragement, accountability, education, inspiration & support for current and aspiring Christian writers and speakers. Our secondary goal, as communicators are raised up and equipped, is to give testimony to our King and influence culture in the direction of Christ - one word at a time.
A complete calendar of upcoming meetings, as well as a member directory and other general information can be found on the Word Weavers website, via Meetup.com. Also check out the Christian Writer's Guild site, which includes information on joining, and a personal greeting from Jerry B. Jenkins.
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