Dear Fellow Writers,

Greetings! I want to let you know what is happening with the San Diego Christian Writers Guild.

First, I want to assure you we are alive and well. Thank you for your loyalty and patience.

Recently it became obvious that this year, 2017, needs to be a year of reviewing our vision and purpose; we are planning to add to the leadership, raising up new people to help lead and serve the guild.

I have personally been involved in some capacity for 37 years. I love this guild and want to continue to encourage and equip writers. I know the rest of the current board and former board members feel the same way. All have been dedicated servants who have made this guild the wonderful, prolific group that it is.

So where do we stand? This year we will forgo the usual big conference and plan some smaller, more intimate events that we think will serve you well. (To be announced soon). You can read about an upcoming event honoring long time member Diana Taylor here: http://sandiegocwg.com

We are already planning 2018’s conference – it’ll be a good one!

We want to encourage the growth and attendance of the critique groups—they really are the heart of the guild, and need to be recognized as such. We value your input and encourage you to consider applying to host one. We will be giving the critique leaders more opportunities to be involved in planning events for the guild.

We are blessed to have such a gifted and prolific group of writers. We are committed to continuing to educate, inspire, and offer fellowship and encouragement to the writers of San Diego and beyond.

We welcome your ideas, input, and involvement. Please contact us if you have any questions or ideas you would like to share. (760 294 3269, sdcwg@yahoo.com)

You are all doing important work for the Kingdom, and we know how hard you work and dedicate your gifts to bless the world. Please pray for wisdom and guidance as we move forward.

God bless you,

Jennie Gillespie and Bob Gillespie (Presidents)

and current members of our board:

Vicki Hesterman

Brett Burner

Carol Crater (administrator)

Ann Larson (treasurer)

Conference News: Faculty Additions

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Literary Agents

As D.C. Jacobson & Associates Literary Agency’s first marketing coordinator, Laurel Boruck works with authors and publishers to help get books into the hands of the readers who need them. She works with agents and authors to develop book proposals with great marketing, platform and publicity sections, and helps authors and publishers strategize on marketing plans. Before joining DCJA, Laurel was a project manager and marketing manager at Ooligan Press. Laurel holds a BA in English from the University of Oregon and an MA in Writing and Book Publishing from Portland State University, where she accidentally discovered that she was an absolute nerd when it comes to book marketing and publicity. That enthusiasm gained in the classroom was reinforced by marketing internships at Harper Perennial at HarperCollins in New York, and at Portland’s own Tin House Books. In her free time, Laurel enjoys playing pub trivia with friends and drinking strong coffee with a good book in hand.

Consultation signups with Laurel require an approved one-sheet.

Faculty

* NY Times Bestselling Author Jerry Jenkins
* Lamp Post publisher Brett Burner
* Baker publishing group acquisitions editor Kim Bangs
* Literary Agent Blythe Daniel
* Literary Agent Tawny Johnson
* Literary Agent Laurel Boruck
* Award-winning novelist Susan Meissner
* “The Organizing Pro” Marcia Ramsland
* Marci Seither
* Award-winning novelist Joanne Bischof
* Magazine and Newspaper writer Carol Crater

* Watch our web site for the latest faculty information.

Our fall writers conference is for all writers–beginners to professionals, and those who are wondering if this is what they are called to do. Our workshops offer instruction in how to get started, self-publishing, fiction, non fiction, marketing, book proposals, screen writing, script writing, journalism, as well as spiritual inspiration —and more. You can see a complete list subjects by going to the Faculty page here.

The all day Saturday conference is designed to instruct, inspire and let you meet the writers, editors, and publishers who are committed to helping you write, get published and follow the Lord’s call on your life. We’re here to help you use your gifts.

Faculty Consultations

Reminder: Guild members receive priority for faculty consultation signups. Signup numbers are awarded in the order your paid registration is received. So, as always, we encourage you to join the Guild and to sign up early in order to receive the consultation of your choice.

New, Lower Prices!

Last day to receive the Early Bird discount is September 30. Register today!

Ticket Prices

Members (before 10/1): $125
Members (after 9/30): $145
Non-Members: $165

Registration

You can register online via Paypal or print and mail in your registration form. Do it today!

Thick Skinned Critique

: Don’t miss your chance to receive feedback on your writing from N.Y. Times bestselling author Jerry Jenkins in his “Thick Skinned critique” session at the Writing for Life conference in October. Check the guidelines on our website and sign up and submit today! SanDiegoCWG.org

Help Wanted!

Please help spread the word about the conference. Here is a flyer you can print and post on bulletin boards, tweet, promote on Facebook, or just hand out to friends. Or, submit this short blurb to your church bulletin. Thanks in advance!

Bulletin Blurb: San Diego Christian Writers Guild Conference: Saturday, Oct 24, 2015. 7:30am-4:30pm at Maranatha Chapel in Rancho Bernardo. Keynote speaker NY Times bestselling author JERRY JENKINS. Do you have a story to tell? This conference is for both beginning and experienced writers. Literary agents, editors, and authors will offer workshops and private consultations. See web site for details: www.SanDiegoCWG.org or 760.239.3269. Early bird discount available if registered before 10/1.

Book Table

The book table is available to faculty and SDCWG members who attend the Fall Conference. Please read our guidelines and submit your Book Seller Form via email by Wed., Oct. 24. All books must be picked up no later than 4:30pm.

Schedule & Workshop Info

Check our web page for the latest on schedule and workshop information.

Hotel Information

The conference hotel is the Rancho Bernardo Radisson. It is located at 11520 W. Bernardo Court, San Diego California 92127. All rooms are suites. Please ask for the special rate for those attending the San Diego Christian Writers Guild conference. Note: This is not the location of the conference. The conference is a short, five minute drive from the hotel.

Literary Agents

Tawny Johnson is a literary agent with D.C. Jacobson & Associaes. She has been associated with the Christian retail and publishing industry since 1979. Her years of experience in bookstore retailing give her the unique ability to recognize relevance and marketability. During her time at Multnomah Press, Tawny was the marketing and advertising manager. She was also instrumental in developing the company’s Foreign Rights division by promoting authors to foreign publishers at the International Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany.

Tawny holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology with a minor in English Literature from Multnomah University and a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Multnomah Biblical Seminary.

“All my past experience in the industry, coupled with my passion for exceptional writing, depth of content and theological integrity, has led me to a career as a literary agent,” Tawny says. “My particular focus is on memoirs or personal narratives that highlight ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Web site: DCJacobson.com/team

Blythe Daniel: Literary Agent. As president of The Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc., Blythe works with clients in the areas of her 20 years of experience: book development, literary representation, and marketing. She executes publicity campaigns, and as a literary agent she helps to develop an author’s unique, compelling message and secures publishing contracts for clients.As an agent, she represents mainly inspirational, home, and lifestyle books from authors who come from organizations like Focus on the Family, FamilyTalk, Cru, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Dollar General, JP Morgan Chase, Houston Chronicle, and others.She has booked authors on thousands of media outlets, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN.com, Ladies Home Journal, The G. Gordon Liddy Show, The 700 Club, Moody Radio Network, FamilyLife, Focus on the Family, USA Radio, LA Daily News, and others.
TheBlytheDanielAgency.net

Other Great Faculty

* NY Times Bestselling Author Jerry Jenkins
* Lamp Post publisher Brett Burner
* Baker publishing group acquisitions editor Kim Bangs
* Award-winning novelist Susan Meissner
* “The Organizing Pro” Marcia Ramsland
* Marci Seither
* Award-winning novelist Joanne Bischof

* Watch our web site for the latest faculty information.