By now we know that learning never ends, and that’s especially true for the craft of writing, but finding reliable sources for that continuing education can be difficult. Sometimes we need inspiration from an outside source or a connection with other writers to remind us that we’re not on this journey alone.
Joining a Christian writing organization can give us the boost we need along with friends that share the same world view. Of course, we would like everyone to join FCCW, but time and distance constraints prevents that so an online or nationwide group may be the answer. Here are some examples:
American Christian Fiction Writers provides education, inspiration and connections with a mission to promote Christian fiction through developing the skills of its authors, educating them in the market, and serving as an advocate in the traditional publishing industry.
American Christian Writers offers annual conferences and mentoring retreats across America, a huge selection of writers' books and seminar tapes and CDs, and correspondence classes.
Faith, Hope and Love, a faith-based chapter of Romance Writers of America, encourages fiction that glorifies God and promotes Biblical principles, a tricky proposition in the sex-driven world of romance.
FaithWriters
provides an opportunity to develop your skill by writing to topic, word count,
and deadline in their weekly challenge. There are four proficiency levels to reward
beginners as their skills increase.
Pentalk
Community brings Christian and secular writers together to share ‘all
things writing’ with reviews, tips, marketing, news and resources.
Take a little time today to research these groups
and others to see who best meets your needs as a writer and forge new
friendships.
