Omega Writers | Announcing the 2019 CALEB Finalists

The results are in! The books have been read. The score sheets have been completed. The scores have been totalled, and Omega Writers are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2019 CALEB Award. First, a big thank you to our first-round judges. No writing contest can operate without judges, and we appreciate the time …

Me, Me, ME

Narcissism https://www.google.com.au/#q=Narcissism According to the Google definition, it means: excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance. extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one’s own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type. self-centeredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects, either in very young …

2019 Omega Writer’s Conference | Registrations are Open!

Just to help you, this is the information you need to put on your calendar right now: Friday October 11th: Arrive Omega Writers’ Conference Saturday October 12th: Omega Writers’ Conference Sunday October 13th:  Omega Writers’ Conference And then you can click here to go to the Omega Writers website and find out all the finer …

Omega Writers | Introducing the Secretaries

Australasian Christian Writers, as part of our affiliation with Omega Writers as their partner Facebook group, has invited the leaders of Omega Writers to write a series on Omega Writers, who they are and how they operate. At our last AGM, the committee and members of Omega Writers agreed to split the Secretary role in …

May-Kuan Lim Introduces the Stories of Life Writing Competition

Today we have a guest post from May-Kuan Lim, introducing the 2019 Stories of Life competition for Australian narrative non-fiction writers. But first, a reminder: entries for the 2019 CALEB Award from Omega Writers are now open. Click here to find out more and enter. And we’re looking for readers to judge! Click here to …

2019 CALEB Award from Omega Writers

The 2019 CALEB Award is now open for entries! The contest is open to books by Australian or New Zealand Christian authors, or Christian authors living in Australia or New Zealand. Entrants must confirm they agree with the Omega Writers Statement of Belief. Entries must be written from a Christian world view i.e. they must …

What You Can Learn from Judging a Writing Contest

I’ve judged several writing contests over the last five years, including full published novels, short (5,000 words) and shorter (five page) introductions to unpublished manuscripts, and short stories (1800 words). I’ve judged for Romance Writers of New Zealand, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Omega Writers. And, yes, I’m organising the CALEB Award for Omega Writers …

Introducing the 2019 CALEB Award from Omega Writers

The 2019 CALEB Award will soon be open for entries. As the coordinator of the Awards, I’d like to encourage all members of the Australasian Christian Writers community to get involved. Today I’m going to share three ways you can be involved: Entry opportunities Judging opportunities Sponsorship opportunities Entry Opportunities Entry to the CALEB Award …

Omega Writers | Introducing the CALEB Award

Last month, Meredith Resce introduced us to Omega Writers, and to her role as President. Today I’m here to share my role as the new coordinator of the CALEB Award, and to give you a little background to the award. As many of you know, the CALEB is the brainchild of former Omega Writers President …

Introducing the President of Omega Writers Australasia

Australasian Christian Writers, as part of our affiliation with Omega Writers as their partner Facebook group, has invited the leaders of Omega Writers to write a series on Omega Writers, who they are and how they operate.This month, President, Meredith Resce, is talking about her role in leadership with Omega Writers. The President of Omega …