About
Southern Christian Writer’s Guild has met for over a decade and welcomes Christian writers of all genres. We are located on the Northshore and the Westbank of New Orleans.
This website contains information about the WESTBANK CHAPTER of the Guild. For information about the NORTHSHORE CHAPTER email Marlaine Peachey at peachlane@bellsouth.net
The WESTBANK CHAPTER meets at 10 AM on the third Saturday of the month in the Gospel Book Store, Westside Shopping Center, 91 Westbank Expressway, Gretna LA 70053.
We offer educational information for writers of all levels as well as training in marketing and professional speaking. The meetings are free and open to the public.
2018 Agenda*
January 20
Marlaine Peachey, Charter member and Chairman of the SCW Guild Northshore, gives a history of the Guild and discusses how to remain faithful to the writing path God has given.
February 17
Teena Myers teaches the Art of Critiquing, the method for critiquing each other’s work will be discussed
March 17
Erica Spindler, New York Times and International bestselling author discusses her independent series The Lightkeepers and exploring concepts of good and evil in literature.
April 21
Small Groups
May 19
Vincent Newfield, founder of Newfields Creative Services, professional editor.
June 16
Small Groups
July 21
Ingrid Green Adams, author of twelve books of poetry.
August 18
Small Groups
September 15
Susan Mead, author and professional businesswoman with more than 140 thousand followers shares marketing tips and her latest book Don’t Go to Work Naked: Clothe Yourself in God’s Power.
October 20
Small Groups
November & December
Holiday break. Meetings resume January 2019
* Agenda is subject to change.
Rebecca's Comments on Life
Jamie Trisler
Susan B Mead
Teena Myers
Wonderful to have a website for this awesome group of writers 🙂 Great group of talented people.
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Enjoyed the meeting Saturday! Mimi is always a delight plus I learned something!
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Looking forward to a year of learning and getting to know all of you!
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Treehouse Publishers is sponsoring an author expo in Picayune MS. This is a great opportunity for writers to exhibit and sell their books as well as to get to know other Mississippi and Louisiana authors. Please visit http://msauthorexpo.com for complete details. Dr. June Knight will be live streaming personal interviews with each author.
We are very excited about this rare opportunity for dynamic exposure of talented Mississippi and Louisiana authors. Thank you for sharing this information to all who may have an interest.
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So excited about the new Westbank meetings. Looking forward to great experiences.
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Is your group just for writers from New Orleans or can a writer from Tennessee join?
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Yes, we have out of state members. You are welcome to join, and you asked at a good time. The Westbank Guild is offering free membership to everyone who joins until December 30, 2018. All you have to do is email me scwg@cox.net a headshot, bio and sample of your writing if you would like to blog on the Guild website. I look forward to learning more about you. Teena Myers, Chairman SCWG Westbank
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Looking forward to meeting you all and seeing what else God has in store.
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