tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post3724688089671682568..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Working TogetherUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-68789276107685074072015-11-14T21:26:27.436+11:002015-11-14T21:26:27.436+11:00Yes, is fantastic how we are able to 'spur eac...Yes, is fantastic how we are able to 'spur each other on' despite the geographical distances between us. I've enjoyed meeting a few more people 'in the flesh' that I've interacted with on the internet. Thanks for your comment Cate :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-45616792897847379402015-11-14T21:23:52.267+11:002015-11-14T21:23:52.267+11:00Thanks Rita - yes, definitely patience and perseve...Thanks Rita - yes, definitely patience and perseverance are necessary for authors. And a great comfort not only to have fellow writers cheer us on, but also the Lord to empower and guide us. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-43345179710144597012015-11-14T10:12:39.337+11:002015-11-14T10:12:39.337+11:00Hi Jeanette, as someone living such a long way fro...Hi Jeanette, as someone living such a long way from my capital city, some of the writing groups mentioned in your post have been invaluable to me. When I think back three years, to when I first stared discovering the Christian writing world in Australia (which I had been entirely ignorant of prior to!) I have learnt so much through these groups. When I attended my first Omega Writing Conference in 2013 I knew only names and a few faces. Now, I have to keep reminding myself that I haven't actually met most of the people I converse with in these groups (yourself included!). The groups have been invaluable in my growth as a writer and given me a community I otherwise could never have had from way up here on the Fraser Coast. :)Catriona McKeownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755816934717121501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-47830496101119165922015-11-13T18:04:07.779+11:002015-11-13T18:04:07.779+11:00Thanks Jeanette together with all you other dear w...Thanks Jeanette together with all you other dear writer/readers. It is so comforting to know we're not alone. Writing can be frustrating at times, yet a true blessing when helpful comments from fellow writers strengthen our work. We can all learn from each other and still remain unique in style and content. I. believe it helps build our character as we learn patience and perseverance...two musts in a writer's experience. And best of all we have the Lord to call on even while we write!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-85263157884906730852015-11-13T17:41:34.662+11:002015-11-13T17:41:34.662+11:00Hi Narelle
It has come together well with the ti...Hi Narelle <br /><br />It has come together well with the timing of posts. And it does make sense for a Writers group (or Writers & Reader group) to be lead by writers (& readers). Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-68191804231479914852015-11-13T17:09:58.277+11:002015-11-13T17:09:58.277+11:00Ian, we appreciate all your support in the various...Ian, we appreciate all your support in the various groups :) Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-4883509577737153642015-11-13T16:49:58.065+11:002015-11-13T16:49:58.065+11:00Jeanette & Narelle, a great way of looking at ...Jeanette & Narelle, a great way of looking at it. Be assured of my support.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-48016349891930381912015-11-13T16:41:59.349+11:002015-11-13T16:41:59.349+11:00Jeanette, I agree that having multiple groups that...Jeanette, I agree that having multiple groups that meet different needs is helpful. It broadens our overall online presence and provides more avenues for our local writers to contribute to the different groups in various ways. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-84919532089758461922015-11-13T16:35:18.879+11:002015-11-13T16:35:18.879+11:00Jeanette, great post! It's interesting how thi...Jeanette, great post! It's interesting how this week came together with all the complementary blog posts on ACW and CWD. Thanks for defining the areas of focus in each group, and providing an opportunity for our blog readers to learn more about the different groups. <br /><br />In regards to the question of unity, both ACW and CWD have group leaders who are writers, not publishers. As a result, a publishing relationship going sour is less likely to create disunity or hurt feelings within the groups. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-68451362888612108782015-11-13T16:15:47.530+11:002015-11-13T16:15:47.530+11:00And maybe I should have given a passing mention Au...And maybe I should have given a passing mention Australian Christian Readers Blog Alliance (which of course you help run), Soul Inspirationz, Relz Reveiew which do focus on readers of Christian fiction. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-52502086766798238582015-11-13T16:09:42.492+11:002015-11-13T16:09:42.492+11:00Thanks Andrea.Thanks Andrea.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-48307474428143673302015-11-13T15:17:19.491+11:002015-11-13T15:17:19.491+11:00Love our writing communities! And how wonderful te...Love our writing communities! And how wonderful technology allows us to connect with people all over Australia and New Zealand and more. The support is invaluable. Thanks Jenny :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-52084481910095368742015-11-13T10:42:32.231+11:002015-11-13T10:42:32.231+11:00And both are needed. Being a (Christian) writer ca...And both are needed. Being a (Christian) writer can be a long, lonely and discouraging road without support (and sometimes, even with it) - and it's also wonderful that Christian readers can find the latest and best books. Fantastic, Jenny, that you feel supported as a reader with ACW :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-21292929266317629572015-11-13T10:39:14.376+11:002015-11-13T10:39:14.376+11:00Hi Paula
Agree - knowing we are not alone is enco...Hi Paula<br /><br />Agree - knowing we are not alone is encouraging - and even better that we can connect across the e-ways, sharing knowledge, encouraging, cheering each other on. Just as God provided Pax Romania and the Roman roads to help Paul and others to spread the good news of Jesus, and later the printing press - maybe He's using the internet to reach into every corner of the world. As Jo says 'exciting times'. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-82258483118722836272015-11-13T10:35:08.446+11:002015-11-13T10:35:08.446+11:00Thanks Nola. That's a good reminder that we ar...Thanks Nola. That's a good reminder that we are in a spiritual battlefield - and the importance of covering the groups with prayer. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-46791652527186098482015-11-13T10:33:17.828+11:002015-11-13T10:33:17.828+11:00Hi Ian - glad it helped. I think the groups comple...Hi Ian - glad it helped. I think the groups complement each other - so rather than diminishing our efforts, they are multiplied. And some may feel more comfortable in one group rather than another. (Maybe it's similar to wondering if it's better to have one big mega-church or many smaller local ones.) <br /><br />And I love the meaning of CALEB (as well as being a cool character in the biblical times :) )Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-2111670662395200312015-11-13T10:27:41.633+11:002015-11-13T10:27:41.633+11:00Yes, quite a few of us - and some in all four. I a...Yes, quite a few of us - and some in all four. I appreciate what each group offers and feel at home in all of them. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-85947685752108776812015-11-13T10:26:21.359+11:002015-11-13T10:26:21.359+11:00Thanks Jo-Anne :)Thanks Jo-Anne :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-76802909961916515142015-11-13T10:25:59.017+11:002015-11-13T10:25:59.017+11:00Thanks Jo - Yes, indeed exciting times :) I almost...Thanks Jo - Yes, indeed exciting times :) I almost put Hebrews 10:25 at the end of the post. I think even us introverts need the encouragement of a community.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-36590782739936771462015-11-13T10:03:10.744+11:002015-11-13T10:03:10.744+11:00Many of us enjoy dual membership Rhonda.Many of us enjoy dual membership Rhonda.Jo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-14418705987754531932015-11-13T09:11:27.242+11:002015-11-13T09:11:27.242+11:00For a reader the main difference is that ACW cater...For a reader the main difference is that ACW caters for Readers and also has international readers and authors who support us where as CWD doesn't really cater for the reader and is more for authors. Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-53734235799443889812015-11-13T08:59:27.398+11:002015-11-13T08:59:27.398+11:00Thanks Jenny, for making these groups and their di...Thanks Jenny, for making these groups and their differences clear to everyone. When it comes to the quiet but intense business of writing, it's certainly encouraging to keep in mind that we are there for each other. Sometimes even remembering each other, miles apart in our separate homes doing the same thing, is enough to inspire.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-40051741041276485682015-11-13T08:58:21.224+11:002015-11-13T08:58:21.224+11:00Thanks for a great post, Jenny. It's so good ...Thanks for a great post, Jenny. It's so good to see that although the groups have slightly different emphases, they have common goals of wanting to lift each other up and support Christian writers as they help to share the messages God has given them. I've also been reminded lately that the enemy would not want to see Christian writing groups thrive. We're in a spiritual battlefield, but we're so much stronger together than apart. Let's remember to pray for the different groups. Imagine what we can accomplish for God when we work together!Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-56764524114735267392015-11-13T08:54:13.721+11:002015-11-13T08:54:13.721+11:00Thanks Jeanette for such a detailed explanation of...Thanks Jeanette for such a detailed explanation of each group. Funny, I'm a member of all bar one but haven't really understood their differences. There is still a part of me that thinks having the one that can address all may make sense in our small land. I do wonder how many people are members of a number of them. But I'm very happy to work within the bounds of what the greater desire.<br /><br />And what about how many members there are. Incredible. That really did surprise me. I also appreciated you explaining what CALEB meant. I had no idea it was an acronym and it really is quite apt for what it serves to do.<br /><br />Thanks again, Jeanette.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29756640393578549442015-11-13T08:33:17.245+11:002015-11-13T08:33:17.245+11:00I know I shouldn't be reading this in NaNo tim...I know I shouldn't be reading this in NaNo time, but I'm glad I did! It was very helpful to know which group did what and when - and why. I ended up in both CWD and ACW in ignorance, really.One or the other would have been sufficient for me because of the considerable crossover in membership. Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.com