http://catholicwritersguild.org/ The Catholic Writers Guild en-us Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:13:05 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly The Catholic Writers Guild News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://catholicwritersguild.org/images/logo.gif http://catholicwritersguild.org/ http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=97 It's Coming! Our second writing retreat! YOUR WORD IS MY DELIGHT, Catholic Writers' Retreat, will take place Oct 13-17 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in Lansing, MI. Michelle Buckman is the key presenter, will do a series of workshops on "God is in the Details." In addition, Catholic broadcaster Al Kresta will speak on knowing and sharing Jesus, David Krajewski will discuss answering God's call to write, and Father David Rosenberg will present a workshop on collaborative writing. In addition, there will be daily Mass, time for devotion, meditation, and (of course) writing. What more could you ask for? How about a pitch session with FAITH Catholic? The retreat cost of $450 covers accommodations and meals. Online registration will be going up soon, along with schedule details, at http://stfrancis.ws. In the meantime, mark those calendars! Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:13:05 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=96 Registration is now open for the 2013 Catholic Writers Conference LIVE! We're heading back East. This year, we return to the place of our first conference, Somerset, New Jersey, and back to a familiar time--the first week of August. Mark your calendars! The conference runs August 7-9, in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show. As before, membership in CWCL provides you with entry to the trade show; however, there are special events that require tickets. We should have full pricing on those special items soon. 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) We're still firming up our speaker list - so stay tuned! To register or to get more information click the link below: Register Online! Many thanks to the Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation. They have given us a very generous donation. That means coffee and donuts! It means a reception! (Karina Fabian says, "We're Catholics--social food is a longstanding part of our heritage!") We'll also be able to help volunteers and presenters defray their costs of travel. So fill out the form so we can contact you when we're ready to register. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:49:10 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=94 CWG Member Authors will appear on the EWTN Bookmark show: Sunday, Dec. 9, 9:30 AM & 11:30 PM; Monday, Dec. 10, 5 AM; Wednesday, Dec. 12, 5:30 PM To see the authors featured and their books click here! Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:45:58 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=93 September 24, 2012, Indianapolis, IN—The Catholic Writers Guild (CWG), an organization founded to promote and nurture Catholic writers and their work, recently recognized Doug Keck, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of EWTN, for his support and contribution to the world of Catholic literature through EWTN Global Catholic Network’s “Bookmark” series. The Catholic Arts and Letters Award (CALA) for Excellence in Achievement is awarded to individuals who have spent a good portion of their lives using their God-given talents to foster the creation and dissemination of great Catholic literature, or who have helped evangelize the culture through the life-long use of good Catholic writing. Honorees are presented with a lifetime membership in the CWG. The CWG chose to honor Mr. Keck for developing and hosting “EWTN Bookmark,” a series spotlighting Catholic books and authors. The show, which has been running for fourteen years has been a showcase of Catholic literature, highlighting the creation of new, great works of Catholic writing that inspire and encourage the faithful. The producer of “EWTN Bookmark,” Lee South, was also recognized by the CWG for her contribution to Doug’s commitment to promoting Catholic literature and authors. The Eternal World Television Global Catholic Network (EWTN) is the largest religious media network in the world and is available in over 200 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. “I appreciate all the great Catholic authors that are here,” said Doug Keck, upon receiving the award. “They make us look good at EWTN. They give us material we can really talk about. It’s a great joy for all of us at ETWN, led by Mother Angelica, that our mission can be fulfilled through ETWN’s ‘Bookmark’ series.” In 2010, the CWG awarded the first CALA Award for Excellence, and in 2011 it presented the first CALAs for Fiction. While the Award for Excellence is selected by the CWG’s leadership, there are three submission categories for the 2013 CALA for Fiction: children’s, young adult, and adult. Submission deadlines are typically at the end of April of each year. Authors can learn more at www.catholicwritersguild.com. The CWG was founded in 2007 by a core group of five Catholic authors who saw a need for a Catholic professional writers’ organization. “The Catholic Writers Guild’s mission is to lift up Catholic writers,” says CWG President Ann Margaret Lewis. “It hopes to encourage them and embolden them to create great art and compete in the world of ideas. By promoting the work of Catholic authors, Mr. Keck has, for fourteen years, furthered the mission of our organization.” The organization currently has more than 250 members and hosts two conferences for Catholic writers each year. The Catholic Writers Conference LIVE! is held in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show, and an on-line conference takes place each Spring at http://catholicwritersconference.com. These conferences offer Catholic writers opportunities to meet and share their faith with fellow writers from across the globe. Both events include “pitch sessions,” which provide authors an opportunity to meet one-on-one with publishing professionals and pitch their writing projects, as well as educational workshops on the art of writing, book promotion, and the business side of writing. For more information about the CWG, their conferences, the CALA Award winners and submission guidelines, visit www.catholicwritersguild.com. Photo credit: Michael J. Russell Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:53:34 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92 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) CWG Members who will be there with their books will ha e an opportunity to be interviewed on EWTN by Doug Keck (email Ann Lewis for details - president@catholicwritersguild.com). 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). For presenters, schedule, and more conference information visit the Catholic Writers Conference Web Site. 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 Crowne Plaza.. This hotel is not attached to the convention center, however a regular shuttle will be taking passengers to the convention center (the on-site hotel, the Sheraton, has now been sold out.) *Please note, this hotel is booked for Friday night after the conference. The Catholic Marketing Network has reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt DFW next to the airport. When you call to reserve, tell them you are with the Catholic Marketing Network to receive rooms for the same price of $119. For presenters, schedule, and more conference information visit the Catholic Writers Conference Web Site. Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:57 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=91 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! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:18:38 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=90 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. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:39:27 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=89 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. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:09:29 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=88 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: Rachel's Contrition by Michelle Buckman For children's fiction/YA: Alex O'Donnell and the 40 Cyberthieves by Regina Doman Congratulations to Regina and Michelle for your win and your wonderful work! Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:20:28 GMT http://catholicwritersguild.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=87 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. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:35:18 GMT