The Minnesota Christian Writers Guild was started in 1954 with nine members. Today our membership includes 140 members who are beginning and professional writers and editors who write for Christian and general markets. All meetings are held the second Monday of the month, September through May at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside room at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. Guild 2011-2012 meeting dates and speakers: ____________________________________________

September 12, 2011 – David Long, editor
October 10, 2011 – Linda White, publicist
November 14, 2011 – John Whitaker, distributor
     Authors Tables for November Meeting
December 12, 2011 – Nancy Jo Sullivan, author
January 9, 2012 – Dave Koehser, attorney
February 13, 2012 – Jane Rubietta, author
March 12, 2012 – Patrick “Packy” Mader, children’s author
April 16, 2012 – Spring Seminar April 14, 2012 – Susan May Warren, author
May 14, 2012 – Vanessa Gamble, dramatist
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The goals of the Guild are to:

. bring together those engaged in writing, both part and full-time
. encourage the continuing education of writers, including fall and spring seminars.
. strengthen the relationships of writers with editors, employers and clients
. encourage high standards of professionalism as writers in business practices, assignments and conduct
. to recognize the work of its members at monthly meetings and through writing competitions
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Guild members learn how to hone their writing skills, establish solid marketing procedures and deal with editors and deadlines at our monthly meetings. Fellowship with other writers, optional Critique Circles, special programs and seminars are also provided. Members receive encouragement, inspiration and a wealth of information and networking contacts in the writer’s realm. Guild members receive discounts on special programs, the fall and spring seminars, and on books and other publications for writers.