Writers Chat Recap for August, Part 2

Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, and Melissa Stroh where we talk about all things writing, by writers and for writers!

“Because talking about writing is more fun than actually doing it.”

The Importance of a Writer’s Pitch with Edwina Perkins

In this episode of Writers Chat, Edwina addresses the daunting task of crafting a writer’s pitch. She breaks down this important task into simple, actionable steps and shares how creating a memorable pitch can help a book go a long way in a crowded marketplace. To hear more on this topic, check out the replay.

Watch the August 15^th Replay

Edwina Perkins is the co-director of Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is the acquisitions editor for Harambee Press, an imprint of End Game Press. As an award-winning writer, experienced teacher, speaker, freelance editor, and sensitivity reader, she has been published in numerous publications. One of her passions is to address the need for diversity in the publishing industry.

Marketing for Gummies with Becky Antkowiak

You may not know the name, Hans Riegel, but you’ve likely enjoyed his creation: gummy bears. In a time when other companies tanked, the Haribo company’s gummy bears bounced (here and there and everywhere) to fame as a household name. In this episode, Becky uses gummy principles to make marketing stick and find creative ways to leave our world a little sweeter through writing.

Watch the August 22^nd Replay

Becky Antkowiak (ant-KO-vee-ack) is a writer, speaker, editor, Compassion International advocate, enthusiastic Grammar Floozy, and the Chief Encouragement Officer of 540 Writers Community. A lifelong serial extrovert, Becky believes strangers are friends she hasn’t met. Fair warning: make eye contact only if you want a friend for life.

The Power of an Accountability Group with Kim Miller and Jennifer Jennings

Writers often work in isolation, yet creativity thrives within an encouraging community. Kim and Jenifer join us to share what they’ve discovered about building a welcoming community as well as accountability tools they’ve created to help each writer on her journey. Also, they will talk about how you can join Write at Home’s eight-week session that starts September 11.

Watch the August 29^th Replay

Kim Miller is a writer, wife, mother, Granna, and follower of Jesus. She graduated with a degree in journalism in 1991. Kim’s award-winning writing ranges from articles to essays. Since retiring as a homeschool mom, she’s been studying fiction writing. Kim is currently editing her historical novel and writing a contemporary one.

Jenifer Jennings writes novels that immerse readers in ancient worlds filled with Biblical characters and faith-building stories. Jenifer has a degree in women’s ministry and graduated with a master’s in Biblical languages. When not writing, Jenifer can be found on a date with her hardworking husband or mothering their two children.

Writers Chat is hosted live each Tuesday for an hour starting at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET
on Zoom. The permanent Zoom room link is: http://zoom.us/j/4074198133