Writing Coaches
In 2012 NTCW established a new level of support for writer’s groups called “Writing Coaches” who have significant experience in the Christian publishing industry. They help their group leaders and individuals with their writing and publishing questions. They don’t usually attend meetings but provide organizational support and answer questions online.

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For more information about each group, click on the Group Name.

Group Name Area Usual Schedule Group Leader Writing Coach
67 Writers Cedar Hill 2nd Sat 2:00–4:00 p.m. Steve Miller Frank Ball
Alpha/Omega Fort Worth 2nd  Thu 4:00–6:00 p.m. Suzanne Hearne Marty Norman
CCA Denton 1st & 3rd Tue 9:30 a.m. –Noon Jackie Stem Henry McLaughlin
Discover Writing Irving 1st Sat 10:00 a.m. –Noon Zane Causey Frank Ball
Glory Writers Corinth 1st Mon 6:00 p.m. –10:00 p.m. Emma Moore Lori Freeland
Heart & Soul Burleson 3rd Tues 7:00–9:00 p.m. Mary Brawner Lisa Bell
Joy Writers SW Ft Worth 2nd Thu 4:00–6:00 p.m. Leigh Ann Bryant Lisa Bell
Lamb of God Lewisville 2nd Tue 6:00–8:00 p.m. Joan Metzger Frank Ball
Lifesavers North Dallas 2nd Sat 9:00–11:00 a.m. DiAne Gates Lori Freeland
Literati Richardson Ea Mon 6:00–9:00 p.m. Lori Freeland Lori Freeland
Living Waters Granbury 3rd Sat 1:00–3:00 p.m. Lisa Bell Lisa Bell
Open Range Henderson 1st Mon 6:30–8:30 p.m. Gwyn Weatherford Sandi Tompkins
Permanent Mkrs Lake Worth 2nd Sat 2:00–4:00 p.m. Ronda DeBeaux Marty Norman
Royalty Writers N Richland Hills 2nd,4th Mon 10:15 a.m. –1:15 p.m. Olivia Womack Henry McLaughlin
Stepping Stones W Arlington 1st, 4th Tue 6:00–8:00 p.m. Jan Brand Frank Ball
Super Scribes N Richland Hills 2nd Sat 10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. LaWanda Bailey Henry McLaughlin
The Crusaders W. Arlington 3rd Sat 10:00 a.m. –Noon Jan Pierce Frank Ball
Witness Writers Plainview 2nd Sat 10:00 a.m. –Noon Carole Bell Frank Ball
Wordsmiths Argyle 2nd Sat 8:00–10:00 a.m. Rachelle Harp Henry McLaughlin
Write with Grace Lindale Ea Mon 6:30–9:00 p.m. Rhodema Cargill Sandi Tompkins

Writing Coaches

Frank Ball, fulltime writer and speaker, teaches writers how to reach audiences with their stories. Read more…
Lisa Bell, published in Christian Pulse and other e-zines, co-authoring inspirational biography. Read more...
Lori Freeland, contributor to Crosswalk, Faith Team Editor for The Christian Pulse, YA novelist. Read more...
Henry McLaughlin, fulltime writer and speaker, author of Journey to Riverbend. Read more...
Marty Norman, author of Generation G, columnist for three monthly e-zines. Read more...
Sandi Tompkins, Pulitzer Prize nominee, teaches writing and mentors authors.