WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO CHAPTER
A CHRISTIAN WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO
*WEAVING WORDS INTO STORIES*
About WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO
CRITIQUE
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO is passionate about helping you create compelling content that engages and informs readers. With a commitment to excellence, WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO members are dedicated to delivering critiques based on the sandwich method.... compliment, critique, compliment... so that you can improve your writing and inspire others at the same time.
COMMUNITY
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO is a growing community in the Orlando area. With a variety of writers from all genres and expertise, you will fit right in and be inspired to fulfill God's calling to write for Him. WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO takes pride in achieving polished and professional works that give God all the glory!
CONFERENCE
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO believes in working closely with writers to ensure their vision is realized. Conferences is one of the pillars to accomplish that goal. (FCWC) The Florida Christian Writers Conference is held every year in October, right here in Florida. You will have large variety of classes to chose from, meet with editors, agents,
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO believes in working closely with writers to ensure their vision is realized. Conferences is one of the pillars to accomplish that goal. (FCWC) The Florida Christian Writers Conference is held every year in October, right here in Florida. You will have large variety of classes to chose from, meet with editors, agents, and publishers, have one on one consultations, and enjoy meals with other writers! FCWC is a MUST to attend!
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
AT CALVARY CHAPEL ORLANDO
5015 GODDARD AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32804
Schedule: Networking starts at 9:30am. Members who want to be critiqued, MUST sign up by 9:45 am or ask a friend to sign you up if you are running late. Our General Meeting starts at 10. Critiquing starts at 10:30. We
WORD WEAVERS ORLANDO meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
AT CALVARY CHAPEL ORLANDO
5015 GODDARD AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32804
Schedule: Networking starts at 9:30am. Members who want to be critiqued, MUST sign up by 9:45 am or ask a friend to sign you up if you are running late. Our General Meeting starts at 10. Critiquing starts at 10:30. We generally finish up by 12:30.
NOTE Alternative Location- Reach Church (address 3580 Aloma Ave. #7, Winter Park, FL 32792) is our alternative location when we cannot meet at Calvary Chapel Orlando. Mark your calendars: Reach Orlando will be our meeting location for August and December 2025!
Member Submission Requirements for critique pieces: (Bring 6 copies) Double spaced / New Times Roman / 12-point font / 1-inch margins / Numbered pages / Continuous line numbering / Word count top of page / 1500 word limit of continuous story OR up to (3) individual devotions or poems.
Musicians and Poetry Writers meet the 4th Saturday monthly at Reach Church (address 3580 Aloma Ave. #7, Winter Park, FL 32792) You do NOT need to be a musician or song writer to attend! Questions or for more info contact William Castaldi at wmcastaldimdivmsw@gmail.com
JULY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
· Registration is open for FCWC October 22 – 26, 2025 at https://fcwcconference.regfox.com/fcwc-2025
· Scholarships are available to Orlando members for FCWC!
To apply for a scholarship see guidelines on our FCWC tab here on the website. The deadline is August 1.
· Writing Prompts:
We have launched a fun way to learn, hone, and grow in your craft! Write a 100-word piece based on a writing prompt. Bring it to our next meeting and we will read some of them! Upcoming prompts are below:
August- Write about an inexpensive yet meaningful object you have.
September- What exotic place have you visited or would if money were no object?
October- What questions would you ask the most interesting person you know or would like to meet?
November- You're antique shopping and find an old chest of drawers. Write about the owner. Did they sell it or give it away? Why?
December- Write about your day. If you could change one thing about it, what would it be?
January- Write 100 words on the first thing that comes to mind.
· Chat & Chew Online Zoom Meetings 7:30pm Eastern -open to members and guests. Email us with your email us at WordWeaversOrlando@gmail.com to get your name put on the list for the link.
Here are upcoming dates and topics:
Tues, July 22 - Alice Murray will be speaking-
"Of Contracts and Copyrights;
What Writers Need to Know About the Law"
Wed, August 20 - Brad Hazlip
"Book Publication Process."
Thur, September 25 - Maggie Bruehl
"Writing Buckets from Lori Hatcher- a way to organize writing ideas/projects on the computer
Mon, October 20 - Ginny Cruz
"Hack-proofing Social Media Accounts"
Wed, November 19 - Tez Brooks
**To Be Determined**
NO December Chat & Chew
·Word Weavers T-shirts in assorted colors are available from Taryn Souders. They are another great way to promote Word Weavers! Email the size and color to taryn@tarynsouders.com. They are $18 (includes shipping).
Word Weavers Business Cards and Brochures are available upon request!
WORD WEAVERS INT'L MISSION
The mission of Word Weavers International is to help members find their unique voice, strive for the exceptional and not settle for the mundane, and to raise the quality of our members’ writing to a publishable level. We endeavor to fulfill our mission and vision by:
- Actively praying for one another’s successes
- Holding regularly-scheduled critique sessions
- Offering annual conferences for in-depth learning and networking
- Providing scholarship funds to conferences to our members
- Sharing information about writing opportunities, conferences, and contests through our newsletter, The Loom
- Offering smaller, genre-specific critique groups in addition to the general critique sessions when possible
- Helping connect members with editors, agents, and other publishing professionals
- Providing guest speakers at meetings, retreats, and workshops
WELCOME
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US AT: WordWeaversOrlando@gmail.com