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About ICWF |
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| ICWF started in Alberta in 1983 as “Alberta Christian Writers’ Fellowship.” In the 90's, some members moved out-of-province and wanted to retain their membership. Others from outside also asked to join. After prayerful consideration, we voted on September 29, 1996 to expand across Canada, adding “CanadaWide” to our name. Then, in the spring of 1999 we held a contest for a new name that would better reflect the scope of our membership and purpose statement. The winner was “InScribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship.” |
We now have members in every province and two territories, including unpublished
beginners, those who write for fun, writers employed as reporters or editors
and many freelancers. We write in almost every genre, including short stories,
books, poetry, magazine articles, newspaper columns, technical articles,
stories for children and youth, and even fantasy.
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| Our Events & Publications | Our Leadership & Member Benefits |
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ICWF holds two conferences a year, one in Edmonton in September and the
other in Calgary in April. The Fall Conference
features a well-known writer/speaker and several workshop leaders, a Friday
evening theme fellowship, Saturday's banquet and other activities. We also
meet as a general body during this event. The
Spring
WorDshop is a bit less embellished yet also a time of learning, sharing
and fellowship. ICWF published the first in a booklet series for beginners called “Getting Started: in Nonfiction.” We also offer links to several educational sites. We are supported and encouraged through our newsletter, FellowScript. It is published four times a year in a professional, magazine-style format with news, event information, current contests, market and publishing information, writing tips, regular columns and more. Sample newsletters are available for a self-addressed 9 x 12 envelope with three first class stamps Canadian stamps (or IRC coupon for 100 grams or 3.6 oz.) plus $3.50 (Canadian or U.S. funds). Send snail mail address (Click here) While all information is on this website, we have brochures, sample newsletters and information about our current events. To send your snail-mail address to be placed on our contact list, click here. |
We presently have ten executive members with
several associate executive
members representing various regions. Many of our members support and encourage
one another in an e-mail list serve. ICWF also hosts one-day seminars
and workshops, poetry readings and other smaller events.
Since fellowship is a very important part of what we do, we encourage our
members to form
“Inspiration Groups” in their
area so they can encourage one another to excellence by reading evaluating
their manuscripts. There is also an online chat
room for members. We have many new ideas to help promote our members and
their work. Membership includes several benefits. You qualify for ICWF “members-only” contests as well as receive registration discounts at our major events. You are also able to join our Internet list serve, an encouraging way to connect with other members across Canada. See fuller list of benefits. Each year, members also receive a Members Directory which helps our writers connect with each other. (Names are included. Addresses, phone numbers and e-mail are optional.) Membership in ICWF is $40 (US or Canadian funds) for one year, plus agreement by signature to the Apostles’ Creed. Family and group memberships are available. Click here for an application form. |
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