Author: Cisco Writers Club
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July 2024: Annual Writing Contest
Cisco Writers Club’s 48th Annual Writing Contest is now underway and continues until midnight, July 31. With six categories, low entry fees, and awards and special prizes totaling approximately $1,500, this contest is our service to our community. This year’s theme: The Power of Story. Entering is easy. Once your entry is polished and ready…
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June 2024: J.V. Lewis
At the June, 2024, Cisco Writers Club meeting, author and CWC member J.V. Lewis spoke about his efforts and the costs involved with promoting his book, Knowing Our Savior. Using his laptop and the large screen TV generously provided by the Conrad Hilton Center, Lewis demonstrated in real time what his new website looks like…
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May 2024: S. Westley King
Cisco Writers Club welcomed pastor and author S. Westley King to our May, 2024, meeting. King’s presentation, “Tell the Truth,” explored the various motives we juggle when writing. It was a thought-provoking and engaging presentation. Thank you, Westley! King is the author of the Redemption Gray young adult series. His novel Under the Sun is…
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April 2024: Karen Kite
At the April, 2024, meeting of the Cisco Writers Club, members and friends were treated to a presentation by children’s book author and songwriter Karen Kite. She is also the owner of Graph Publishing and explained the behind-the-scenes publishing process. It was an informative and engaging talk. Thank you, Karen! Karen is an accomplished songwriter,…
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March 2024: Priscilla Bettis
It was a dark and stormy night, but Cisco Writers Club members gathered at the warm and cozy lobby of the historic Conrad Hilton Center for a speech by author Priscilla Bettis. Priscilla detailed her journey from secular horror author to Christian fiction writer and how she managed her readers’ expectations, her publisher’s reaction, and…
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February 2024: Lance Hawvermale
Cisco Writers Club was thrilled to host award-winning, thriller author LANCE HAWVERMALE at the club’s February 1st meeting. Hawvermale spoke about his writing techniques, publishing journey, and marketing advice. He also handed out signed copies of one of his books! Thank you for your time and generosity, Lance! Hawvermale holds a master’s degree in English…
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January 2024: Annual Planning Session
At the January, 2024, meeting of the Cisco Writers Club, ideas and creativity were flowing. We planned meetings and event for all of 2024, everything from a presentation on how to market a book to the contest awards ceremony. Thanks to all the writers and writerly friends who came with such great ideas. You are…
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December 2023: Children’s Fiction Authors Workshop
At the December meeting of the Cisco Writers Club, Authors Marilyn Kay Brooks and Marilyn Kay Pineda (together known as their pen name “Marilyn Kay”) gave a workshop to aspiring children’s fiction authors. Participants learned how to write a story that will inspire young minds. They gave workshop attendees advice on tuning into a young…
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June 2023: Karen Witemeyer
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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July 2023: Duane Hale
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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