National writers groups:

Member – Backspace, the writer’s place
The Backspace Community is dedicated to helping writers navigate the often confusing world of Big Publishing. With over 400 members from a dozen countries and a constantly revolving line-up of guest speakers including literary agents, editors, and authors, the online forums a virtual writer's conference that runs year round.  With regularly updated articles, columns, and news from industry insiders, the Backspace homepages are your first stop to a career in publishing.

www.bksp.org

Member - Authors Coalition
Authors Den is the most vibrant community of authors and readers online!  We make the discovery and purchase of information useful, direct and personal.

Authors Den:      http://authorsden.com
Barbara’s Den:    http://authorsden.com/barbaramarshak
Den Founder:      http://carolynhowardjohnson.redenginepress.com

Minnesota Writers Groups

Member
The Loft Literary Center
Offering programs and services for writers and readers, Minneapolis, MN

www.loft.org

Beaver’s Pond Press…coaching and mentoring others to become published authors.  We know that ultimate success comes from putting our writers first. We specialize in nurturing talented writers through the publishing and marketing process.

www.beaverspondpress.com

Brainerd Writers Alliance

Minnesota Christian Writers Guild

The website for Brule, Paul LaRoche's Band, includes information for their tour schedule and CD orders.

www.brulerecords.com

A Cup of Comfort…refreshingly real stories of extraordinary experiences in ordinary lives.  See the full collection of themes and stories. 

www.CupofComfort.com

A beautifully crafted magazine set in the heart of Northern Minnesota, Lake Country Journal captures the essence of the region through a diverse blend of articles showcasing the best of lake country’s people, places, and events. 

www.lakecountryjournal.com

Authors Dena Dyer and Laurie Barker Copeland (aka Starshine and Pepper) are on a road trip like none other.  Their collections of stories are full of humor, inspiration and real-life ups and downs.  The many groovy journeys in this brand-new “Chick Lit” compilation drive you from fear to faith, hurt to healing, and chaos to contentment. 

www.groovychicksroadtrip.com

My daily source of inspiration, the Bible teaching ministry of Chuck Swindoll. 

Named one of the "101 Best Web Sites for Writers" by Writer's Digest Magazine, Spirit-Led Writer is a wonderful on-line writing resource.

www.spiritledwriter.com

"Missions To Latin America," with Paul and Teresa Stilwell, doing wonderful things in Central Mexico. 

www.mexmission.com

The Morning Star gift shop in Chamberlain, SD, is the closest shop to Lower Brule that carries Lakota gifts. At this time, the Lakota people have no adequate means of displaying and selling their works. Morning Star provides an outlet to display these works and to showcase the artistic abilities of the Lakota People.

www.morningstarr.com