tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post266406037885524954..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: My Very Non-Christian Writing GroupUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-79697409823022889182016-11-19T10:56:15.593+11:002016-11-19T10:56:15.593+11:00A late comment, Cindy, but thanks for sharing your...A late comment, Cindy, but thanks for sharing your rich experience of being in the writing group from the Writers' Centre. I'm a member of the NSW Writers' Centre too and, while I haven't joined a writers' group there, I've enjoyed quite a few other courses and seminars there. Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-77922349327635695652016-11-16T12:51:54.422+11:002016-11-16T12:51:54.422+11:00Thanks for an inspiring article. I was encouraged ...Thanks for an inspiring article. I was encouraged to direct my writing to Christian market while attending the Conference, and like you, belong to a non-Christian writing group - bar one other woman. It's no coincidence that she was the one who encouraged me to join the group, and since then I've made writing a huge part of my life. Here I am, two years down the track and your article has given me confirmation. We have a job to do Cindy, so let's press in to God, and press on! Thanks again. ❤️jjhickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764797514065276703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-24954173265373280332016-11-15T21:04:03.288+11:002016-11-15T21:04:03.288+11:00Thanks Christine. I wrote 'The Pounamu Prophec...Thanks Christine. I wrote 'The Pounamu Prophecy' which was much less threatening to the group as the Christian character was Maori and they could accept her faith as 'culturally spiritual'! Only last week they said, 'But your last book wasn't Christian!'Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-16957675716964510702016-11-15T20:59:15.128+11:002016-11-15T20:59:15.128+11:00Thanks Iola. I am the biggest wimp when it comes t...Thanks Iola. I am the biggest wimp when it comes to speaking about my faith to non-Christians. I think this is the Lord's way of throwing me into something I would not normally do!!Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-76792779454465638282016-11-15T20:57:04.652+11:002016-11-15T20:57:04.652+11:00Thanks Rhonda. I am sure, with prayer, you will kn...Thanks Rhonda. I am sure, with prayer, you will know what is best for your book and for the people who might hear it :)Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-53604147282917315552016-11-15T20:52:07.124+11:002016-11-15T20:52:07.124+11:00I agree Mary. It was a blessing to finally meet an...I agree Mary. It was a blessing to finally meet and talk to some Christian writers at the recent conference. Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-46112521749106225712016-11-15T20:49:44.553+11:002016-11-15T20:49:44.553+11:00Thanks Nola. We have built up trust and respect ov...Thanks Nola. We have built up trust and respect over the years although reading out this latest part, direct from the Bible and all about Jesus, has been challenging for me to read and the others to hear!!Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-64614583666317340212016-11-15T20:44:01.974+11:002016-11-15T20:44:01.974+11:00Thanks Ian. Following the Lord is certainly an adv...Thanks Ian. Following the Lord is certainly an adventure!Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-53412655909628798692016-11-15T20:41:56.274+11:002016-11-15T20:41:56.274+11:00Thanks Jeanette:)Thanks Jeanette:)Cindy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633543006741998470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-81266887984303311232016-11-15T17:56:14.177+11:002016-11-15T17:56:14.177+11:00wow - love this. I am looking forward to what you ...wow - love this. I am looking forward to what you write. Have you published anything so far? Christine Dillonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138954979163077058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-85755796463523953542016-11-15T16:10:22.268+11:002016-11-15T16:10:22.268+11:00An excellent post! Like you, I've found the id...An excellent post! Like you, I've found the idea of sharing my Christian writing with non-Christians a little scary, but more than worth the effort. Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-45460397794789474882016-11-15T12:31:56.197+11:002016-11-15T12:31:56.197+11:00I too have learnt so much from a secular writing g...I too have learnt so much from a secular writing group. However, I'm not so confident to have them read my present project (heavily reliant on the faith of one of the major characters) and recently sought out a Christian-oriented group. Your post has made me re-think! Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-91998061742337761882016-11-15T10:52:17.448+11:002016-11-15T10:52:17.448+11:00This has been my experience also, Nola.This has been my experience also, Nola.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04872541607287521402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-41763456874653762042016-11-15T10:50:59.287+11:002016-11-15T10:50:59.287+11:00Thank you so very much for these thoughts, Cindy. ...Thank you so very much for these thoughts, Cindy. I too have been so blessed in being privileged over the years to be an active member of groups with your similar group dynamics. In fact, only yesterday went to the Society Women Writers Tasmania monthly meeting for some "writer talk". As much as these have been a blessing, of course there has never been quite the same since of deep fellowship as with other Christian writers. Was so thrilled when was able to join Omega Writers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04872541607287521402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-53600659381993305542016-11-15T10:38:31.731+11:002016-11-15T10:38:31.731+11:00Great post Cindy. You've obviously got an atmo...Great post Cindy. You've obviously got an atmosphere in that group where people feel free to share what they're thinking without fear of judgement. Good on you for sticking with it. I think as Christians we can too often cloister ourselves away with Christian friends and writers, but I've also learned a lot from secular writing workshops. I'm a member of the QLD Writers' Centre and recently did their Year of the Edit course. A very diverse group of people in that, but we were all able to share our writing and provide valuable feedback. And hopefully your writing friends will continue to be touched by God as you share your writing. Good on you.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-67362513062493933872016-11-15T09:33:14.819+11:002016-11-15T09:33:14.819+11:00Cindy … thank you for sharing this writing adventu...Cindy … thank you for sharing this writing adventure with us. It's wonderful that you are all accepted and loved within the group. Like you, I probably wouldn't have thought to join such a group but good on you for seeking the Lord's guidance and being obedient to it.<br /><br />I'm keen to read your novel when it's done.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-56968731463326306132016-11-15T09:26:35.717+11:002016-11-15T09:26:35.717+11:00Great post, Cindy - and what a wonderful opportuni...Great post, Cindy - and what a wonderful opportunity. Such a great way to keep it real. One thing I value about my writing journey is the connections I've made outside the Christian bubble & when they are touched by the Christian hope and values in my writing :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.com