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The Catholic Writers' Guild
Are you a Catholic writer loyal to the Magisterium and looking for a
group of like-minded writers determined to assist each other in our
publishing goals?
Are you an editor, publisher, or illustrator interested in furthering
the development of quality faith-filled writings?
If so, the Catholic Writers' Guild may be for you.
The Catholic Writers' Guild is a group of writers, artists, editors, illustrators, and allies whose mission is dedicated to building a vibrant Catholic literary culture. We do this by encouraging each other to create, publish, perform, and share our work, by reflecting upon core Catholic values in art, and by networking among ourselves and with others within the faith and literary communities.
Our organization is loyal to the teaching authority of the Church. Our regular and alumni members are practicing Catholic writers, while institutional members are persons or companies supportive of Catholic writing; institutional members need not to be Catholic, but sympathetic to Catholic practices and morals.
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The 2012 Catholic Writers Conference Live!
Tuesday, May 08, 2012 (19:12:57)
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The Catholic Writers Conference will be August 29-31, 2012 - in Arlington Texas at the Arlington Convention Center, in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show.
This year's conference will be focused on "Writing and the New Evangelization." Our vocation calls us to write, but what do we do then? Our conference allows you to connect personally with Catholic publishers and retailers, to learn more about the art, show your work, learn the craft and network.
This year we are hosting:
•workshops on marketing and writing
•presentations on marketing and selling your work
•in-person pitch sessions
•group critique sessions
•national CWG Members meeting (guests welcome, of course)
Our Schedule is still being finalized, however speakers will include Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR, Author Patti Armstrong, author and Ave Maria Radio personality Teresa Tomeo, and author and editor Ellen Hrkach. You'll also have lots of time to walk the trade show floor (which is FABulous). We are also invited to attend all the Catholic Marketing Network events - you don't wanna miss those. We've also arranged for our registrants to be able to attend the blogging track of the Catholic New Media Conference --occurring at the same time--at a very low fee (a fee code will be emailed to you upon registration for our conference).
All combined daily Mass, rosary, adoration - how can you go wrong?
There are also opportunities for CWG members to promote books at our show booth.
A fun, spiritual and inspirational time will be had by all!
•Register online here.
•Book hotel rooms at the Sheraton. *Please note, the Sheraton is booked for Friday night after the conference. CMN has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt DFW next to the airport. When you call to reserve, tell them you are with CMN to receive rooms for the same price of $119. |
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Catholic Arts and Letters Award Postponed to 2013
Monday, December 05, 2011 (00:39:27)
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Due to a combination of unfortunate circumstances, the CALA is being postponed until 2013. The award will be extended to cover both 2011 and 2012 titles. Those books that have already been submitted will be held to compete next year. We regret the inconvenience.
The CALA for Fiction is awarded to authors of works of fiction in which judges find exemplary literary merit. All submissions must first be awarded the Catholic Writers Guild’s Seal of Approval, a process by which books are reviewed by a Catholic panel to certify that content does not disregard Catholic doctrine. |
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Catholic Writers Conference Online is March 17-31
Thursday, February 02, 2012 (20:18:38)
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The Catholic Writers Conference Online is March 17-31 at http://catholicwritersconference.com. This is a free online writers conference covering everything from writing to publishing to marketing. We will have the workshop section, where you have a week to work in forum on various topics, from March 17-24. March 24-31 will be devoted to one-hour informational chats. Remember, the conference is here for you--you can attend as much or as little as you wish and your schedule allows.
If you have attended the conference in the past two years, you are registered, though you might want to be sure you remember your password. If you can't log in at http://catholicwritersconference.com, then e-mail Karina at karina(at)fabianspace.com, and she'll help you.
If you have NOT attended in the past two years, then you need to register before March 1. Registration is easy. Go to http://catholicwritersconference.com and click on Register in the banner area (lower left of the banner, above the menu.) (Please note that being registered with the Catholic Writers Guild does not automatically register you for the conference. They are two different websites.)
We are still looking for presenters. If you teach a workshop or have a topic you can teach for an hour in an online chat, please fill out the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SXJVLJW before March 1. If you have questions on how it works, e-mail Karina at karina(at)fabianspace.com.
Hope to see you at the conference! |
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CWG Chats Presents James Hrkach, Aug 21
Sunday, August 14, 2011 (18:09:29)
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James Hrkach is an artist, musician, writer, recording engineer, actor, director and arts educator. He is the owner of Drift Studio for the Arts and co-owner of Full Quiver Publishing. He has designed numerous album and book covers. He is also the illustrator of the Shubert the Firefly books. Currently, he is writing a book on the elements and principles of design. James will be the guest on CWG's Sunday Night Chat on August 21st from nine to eleven p.m. and will be speaking about cover design. |
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Catholic Arts and Letters Award Winners!
Friday, August 05, 2011 (18:20:28)
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The Catholic Writers Guild has is proud to announce the winners of the first Catholic Arts and Letters Awards (CALA), also known as the “Lily Awards.”
The Lily Awards were presented at a special breakfast during Catholic Marketing Network’s (CMN) annual retail trade show, held in conjunction with the Catholic Writers Conference LIVE August 3-5, 2011 in Valley Forge, PA. The conference is cosponsored by the Catholic Writers Guild.
The Lily Awards winners are:
For adult fiction:
For children's fiction/YA:
Congratulations to Regina and Michelle for your win and your wonderful work! |
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Catholic Writers Conference Live only weeks away!
Monday, July 11, 2011 (13:35:18)
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Valley Forge, PA--The third annual Catholic Writers’ Conference LIVE will take place August 3-5, 2011, at the Scanticon Hotel Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer’s Guild (CWG) and the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN), it will be held in conjunction with CMN’s annual retailer trade show. The Catholic Writers Conference LIVE provides Catholic authors with a prime opportunity to meet and share their faith with editors, publishers, fellow writers, and bookstore owners from across the globe. |
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Guide our minds, our hearts, our hands,
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help our words to live in union with the Word.
Teach us discipline and skill
to use the talents God gives us.
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