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Northwest Houston Inspirational Writers Alive is Christian interdenominational writers’ club.

IWA promotes creative writing to glorify Christ by helping individuals advance their writing skills and find effective markets for their work.

DECEMBER MEETING - Wednesday, Dec. 8  - 7:00 - 8:30 - CRITIQUE SESSION - Bring your favorite Christmas stories you have written to share with others.
@ Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy. 6 North, Houston, TX  77095


Free Publishing Guide: (See article below after officer's list)
Download the Free Guide


GUIDELINES FOR CRITIQUE SESSIONS

Critique Sessions:
 On arrival, please sign the Critique Sheet for a critique of your  manuscript.
Guidelines for a critique: We follow guidelines acceptable with most publishers, font New Times Roman 12 and double-spaced. We critique five pages maximum.
Copies: We are members of a writing organization. We need sufficient copies of manuscripts for critique or handouts for each person at the table. For this reason, we greatly appreciate members who let us know they’ll be absent.
Copies Needed: Please bring five to eight copies. 

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We welcome writers at all levels.  MEMBERSHIP FORM

Membership dues are due January 1, 2022:
                         Regular -  $25
                         Senior over 55 - $20
                         Couple - $35
                         Associate - $15 
                         After March, dues are prorated. 

Please make checks payable to:  Inspiration Writers Alive Copperfield Chpt.

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NORMAL SCHEDULE:  
NW  Houston IWA Meets Second Wednesdays of the month at Copperfield Church 
8350 Hwy 6 North from 7 to  8:30 pm.    
Check with front desk for Room Number
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Some of the best Christian Publishers Zondervan. Zondervan is the gold standard of Christian publishing. ... Moody Publishers. ... Bethany House. ... Crosslink Publishing. ... Christian Faith Publishing. ... Lighthouse Christian Publishing. ... Thomas Nelson. ... Faithwords
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Martha Roddy Founder and past President
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Since the founding of NW Houston IWA! we have alternated Critique Sessions with speakers. Our speakers include multi-published authors in all genre and come with a myriad of experiences from many walks of life.


NW HOUSTON IWA! Newsletters

December Scribe 2021 - PDF

July Scribe 2021 - PDF

June Scribe 2021 - PDF

May Scribe 2021 - PDF
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April Scribe 2021 - PDF

March Scribe 2021 - PDF

February Scribe 2021 - PDF

January Scribe 2021 - PDF

December Scribe 2020 - PDF


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2022 
Elected Officers
Lois Harris, President
Debbie Sapp, Vice-President
Bronwyn Spindle , Secretary
Cherri Taylor, Treasurer
Jeff Campbell, Chaplain
​Martha Roddy - Historian
Cherri Taylor - Web Manager
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Founder, Past President    magnolia7787@gmail.com 
​     website: 
martharoddy.com
Lois Harris
Lois, NWIWA Secretary, writer and a woman of many talents. Ask about her creations!
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Martha and members busy at work! Free Publishing Opportunities See Below:
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CONGRATULATIONS
to
MARTHA RODDY
on her new book
THE SLEEPER

A historical and timeless WWII espionage novel of a German saboteur and an American counter-intelligence agent entwined with captivating individuals in suspenseful actions and faith far greater than a world at war.

Can be purchased at Westbow Press,
Amazon, or Christianbook.com
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​How to Write a Memoir: 7 Creative Ways to Tell a Powerful Story
​by Brooke Warner

If you’re planning to write a memoir, you’ll want to take your readers on a journey they won’t forget. In this post, the author shares tips for writing a memoir well, as well as plenty of memoir examples.

The Write Life:  How to Write a Memoir​


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Are you ready to begin your journey to becoming a published author?
Elm Hill, a division of 
HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is offering a free publishing guide to all FaithGateway readers who have a book they would like to see published. 
Claim your free publishing guide now!
Whether your book is an evangelical memoir, a book of practical advice for other believers, a modern Christian novel, or any other type of Christian book, the

Download the Free Guide
Publishing guide explains how your book can be professionally published and sold into local stores by the HarperCollins Christian Publishing sales team.

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NWH IWA! is currently meeting in the home of Martha Roddy during Covid-19 restrictions. Please email cherritaylor53@ comcast.net for further information.
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CHECK OUT Beth Moore's Website
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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
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