How Redbud started and blooms today

We continue our monthly feature for The Redbud Hyphen. Redbud President, Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, will be hosting conversations with writers, agents, editors and publishers about the intersection of culture, faith and writing. We hope you will enjoy listening in on these conversations and learning alongside us.

In this conversation, Dorina interviews Shayne Moore, one of the founders of the Redbud Writers Guild. They discuss Shayne's background, her involvement with the guild, and the importance of community and collaboration in the writing journey. They also talk about the origin of the Redbud Writers Guild and its mission to support and empower women writers.

Shayne emphasizes the value of invitation and authenticity in writing and the need for women to thrive in community. She also shares her personal journey as a writer and the impact of Redbud on her publishing career.

Takeaways

• Community and collaboration are essential for writers, especially women, to thrive in their writing journey.

• The Redbud Writers Guild provides a supportive and empowering community for women writers, encouraging collaboration and non-competition.

• The Maranatha Writers Retreat offers a space for spiritual renewal and grounding in one's calling and vocation as a writer.¹

• Writing from a place of truth and authenticity is key to producing good writing.

• Women writers often need an invitation and support to share their stories and use their voices.

• The Redbud Writers Guild originated from a group of friends who felt alone in their writing journeys and desired a community of support.

• The Redbud Post, now known as the Redbud Hyphen, is a platform for Redbud members to share their writing and collaborate on various topics.

• Shayne Moore's first book, 'Global Soccer Mom,' was a result of her passion for social justice and the support she received from Redbud and the One Campaign.

Share any takeaways or encouragement from this episode in the comments.

1. Learn more about the retreat and register here. There is also an optional add-on day for silent writing. Contact Shayne at shaynemoore94@gmail.com with any questions.