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Welcome to May

Here is your WordSmith newsletter

 
 
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Congratulations, Peter Bekendam

Prime of Life was named winner of the Operation First Novel contest at this month’s Writing for the Soul conference. Author Peter Bekendam received $20,000, and his book will be published by Worthy Publishing.

 
 
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2012 Writing Contest Winners Announced

Colorado Springs, Colo.—Christian Writers Guild Word Weavers announces the winners of its Eighth Annual Writing Contest. More than 100 Word Weavers entered from among thirty-one national chapters. The winners: Devotional Depth of Faith by S. Kim Henson, Wilmington NC Humor …

 
 
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Relive Writing for the Soul 2012: Audio Recordings Now Available

Are the insights you gained from the Writing for the Soul conference still fresh?

 
 
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Historical Wins Novel Contest, $20,000

Peter’s story presents a piece of history readers will be eager to learn more about.

 
 
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Operation First Novel Finalists

Five of the 10 Operation First Novel semifinalists have been named finalists.

 
 
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Operation First Novel Semifinalists

Meet the 10 semifinalists for Operation First Novel 2011

 
 
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CWG Authors Shine in 2011

Authors connected to the Guild recognized for excellence.

 
 
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Jerry B. Jenkins Signs Deal With Worthy Publishing

Christian Writers Guild owner and New York Times best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins has signed a six-book contract with Worthy Publishing, sponsor of the Guild’s Operation First Novel contest. “I’ve known Byron (Williamson) for many years and have great respect …

 
 
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Two More Reasons to Come to Writing for the Soul

Another editor and agent have confirmed they will attend our Writing for the Soul conference.