NJCWG -- A Reason To Write Conference Is The Writers' Conference that Is Affordable, Informative and Responsive

The North Jersey Christian Writers Group (NJCWG) presents a writers' conference that no struggling or striving author need miss. For only $30.00 we offer a full-day conference that brings experienced authors, educators and industry professionals to a convenient North Jersey location.

RINGWOOD, New Jersey (PRWEB) August 15, 2005 -- The North Jersey Christian Writers Group (NJCWG) is sponsoring A REASON TO WRITE, a one-day writers conference and workshop, on Saturday, October 8, 2005 from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM hosted at the Ringwood Baptist Church, 30 Carletondale Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456.

We present a conference that is affordable, informative and responsive. Registration is only $30.00 per person and includes: a full day of classes, material packet, a variety of free publications (with writers' guidelines), access to the NJCWG Writers' Blog, a continental breakfast and a buffet luncheon. Our instructors and staff offer something for nearly every genre and every level of expertise. Both novice writers and accomplished authors will find ways to hone their craft and expand their writing horizons.

Louise Bergmann DuMont, facilitator of the NJCWG and Director of A REASON TO WRITE, is quoted as saying:

Writers conferences are exciting and a vital part of every authors game plan. With todays busy schedules and tight finances, the NJCWG offers tri-state writers easy access to an affordable, informative and inspirational conference. A staff of skilled speakers will present sessions for both aspiring writers and accomplished authors. We are looking forward to an excellent turn-out and encourage individuals to register early."

For more information go to: http://www.louisedumont.com/ARTW.html

To receive a copy of our brochure and registration form, email our director, Louise Bergmann DuMont at njcwg.dumont@gmail.com or call 551-427-3794.

Classes offered include, but are not limited to, the following:

So You Want to be a Writer!

Writing Children's Books

Practice Your Pitch / Shape Your Query

Publicize Your Novel: How to Get the Word Out

Poetry After God's Own Heart

Writing for the 21st Century

Skits and Plays for Children

Speculative Fiction: The in's and outs of Sci-Fi,Fantasy, Alternative History & Horror

Script Writing Basics

Entertainment Industry Christians

Story Structure for Novelists

SPEAKERS & STAFF:

Maude Carolan is a noted East Coast poet, facilitator of the "Paper, Pen & Praise" ministry, and the editor/publisher of the inspirational poetry newsletter, "Searching For The One My Heart Loves."

Louise Bergmann DuMont is an author & speaker whose recent releases include Grace by the Cup: A Break from the Daily Grind (Revell) and Faith-Dipped Chocolate: Rich Encouragement to Sweeten Your Day (Revell). She has been published in numerous periodicals, newspapers, and journals.

Kathryn Mackel is the acclaimed author of Can of Worms and other novels for middle readers (HarperCollins). She is a produced screenwriter, having worked for Disney, Fox, and Showtime, and her most recent project The Departed (WestBow Press), a novel for adults, exposes the dark side of television mediums.

Patrick O'Toole is a published technical writer and a lifelong student of storytelling. He is currently writing a feature length screenplay and over the past 15 years has taught sessions on personal growth, scriptures, computer programming and creative writing.Rebeca Seitz is the first dedicated publicist for Thomas Nelson's fiction imprint, WestBow Press, and she is the owner of the publicity firm, Glass Road Public Relations.

Juliann Weston is a creative writer, playwright, director and stage producer and serves as the president of the Righteous Acts Drama Ministry. She is also the founder and president of Jewelz Weston Productions.

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