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Writers Conferences
Helping you be successful as an author

We encourage you as a new or experienced author to attend writers conferences. These conferences will help to bring your writing to a new level and provide an opportunity for you to interact with professionals. You may even have the opportunity to have your work critiqued. Please visit the conference specific web references to find the most up-to-date information and plan ahead when attending. Click here for suggestions from MacGregor and Sambuchino, leading industry professionals.

Writers Conferences Dates & Locations 2012

January 2012

January 20-22: Writers Digest Conference
New York, NY - Sheraton New York
Brings together influential agents, innovators
and creative publishing minds!
www.writersdigestconference.com

January 27-29: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference
New York, NY - Grand Hyatt
13th annual marketing intensive or intensive critique session for authors and
illustrators.
http://www.scbwi.org/Conference.aspx?Con=9

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Febuary 2012

February 16-19: Writing for the Soul Conference
Denver, CO - Grand Hyatt
Be challenged and encouraged through a wide variety of
speakers, classes and workshops. Agent & editor appts available.
http://www.christianwritersguild.com/conference/

February 17-18: Castro Valley Christian Writers Seminar
Castro Valley (Redwood), CA - Redwood Chapel Community Church
Communicate to change lives. Instructor critique available.
http://www/christianwriter.org/

February 27-29: Writers Symposium by the Sea
San Diego, CA - Point Loma Nazarene University
A special-event rare interview with Dave Eggers, author of Zeitoun, and another with Chris Hedges, author of Death of the Liberal Class.
www.pointloma.edu/writers

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March 2012

March 1-4: Florida Christian Writers Conference
Leesburg, FL - Lake Yale Conference Center
25th annual conference with many classes and appts with agents
and editors available.
http://www.flwriters.org/

March 10: American Christian Writers TENNESEE Conference
Memphis, TN - First Baptist Church
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

March 16-17: American Christian Writers OKLAHOMA Conference
Oklahoma City, OK - La Quinta Inn
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

March 16-17: Write2Ignite Conference for Christian Writers of Literature for Children and Young Adults
Greenville, SC | Hendersonville, NC - North Greenville University
Only Christian conference created specifically for authors of children and young adult material. Quality workshops by the finest of Christian authors, editors, and agents.
http://write2ignite.com/

March 16-17: Inland Northwest Christian Writers Conference
Spokane Valley, WA - New Life Assembly of God Church
Keynote speaker: Tracie Peterson
Workshops with editorial and agent appointments available.

March 23-24: American Christian Writers TEXAS Conference
Dallas, TX - Crown Plaza Hotel
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

March 30-31: American Christian Writers INDIANA Conference
Fort Wayne, IN - Marriott Hotel
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

March 30-April 3: Mt Hermon Christian Writers Conference
Santa Cruz, CA - Mt Hermon Christian Camp
Includes all forms of getting your words in print
both traditional and nontraditional!
www.mounthermon.org/adult/professionals/writers-conference

March 31: North Texas Christian Writers Seminar
Fort Worth, TX - Marriott Courtyard Fort Worth Fossil Creek
Full day of workshops with Jeff Gerke to help both the beginner and the experienced writer improve their skills and gain publishing success.
http://www.ntchristianwriters.com/

March 31: Pen-of-the-Writer WriteOn! Workshop
Dayton, OH
Publishing expert presents an informative and entertaining workshop that will motivate you to start or complete your writing project.
http://www.penofthewriter.com/conferences/write-on.html

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April 2012

April 13-14: Called to Write Christian Writers Conference
Pittsburg, KS - Lamplighter Inn
Featured presenters Terry Whalin and novelist Stephanie Grace Whitson.
http://www.christianwritersfellowship.blogspot.com/

April 13-14: American Christian Writers Mentoring Retreat
Nashville, TN - Marriott Hotel
Move up to the next level! Small group mentoring style.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

April 14: San Diego Christian Writers Spring Fellowship
Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), CA - The Cove at The Church of Rancho Bernardo
Dr. Levy speaks about the process of writing.
http://www.sandiegocwg.org/?p=104

April 20-24: Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
Asheville, NC - Lifeway Blue Ridge Mountains Conference Center
Premier training and networking event for both seasoned and
aspiring writers. Outstanding workshops in wide range of topics.
www.brmcwc.com

April 26-28: American Society of Journalists and Authors [ASJA] Conference
New York City, NY - Roosevelt Hotel
Writers' boot camp!
http://www.asja.org/wc/

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May 2012

May 4-5: Antelope Valley Christian Writers Conference
Lancaster, CA - Antelope Valley Church
Sharpen your skills and learn how the publishing industry works. Agents, editors and critique available.
http://www.avwriters.com/index.html

May 5: Biola Media Conference
Studio Center, CA - CBS Studio Center Lot
Finding your creative breakthroughs.
http://www.biolamedia.com/index.shtml

May 16-19: Colorado Christian Writers Conference
Estes Park Center, CO - YMCA of the Rockies
Encouraging and equipping you to write about a God who is real, who is reachable and who changes lives! Faculty of over 50 authors, editors, agents and publicists. Four individual staff appts available to each registrant.
http://www.writehisanswer.com/Colorado/

May 18-19: Orange County Christian Writers Conference
Orange County (Irvine), CA - Mariner's Church
Encouraging and equipping authors to integrate their faith and creativity. Contests and critique available.
http://www.occwf.org/

May 20-24: Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
Asheville, NC - Blue Ridge Conference Center
25th annual conference is the "premier training and networking event" for seasoned and aspiring authors. Many classes, 50 amazing faculty, 3 contests, critique available, agents and editors present.
www.brmcwc.com

May 30-June 2: Write-to-Publish Christian Writers Conference
Wheaton, IL - Wheaton College
Whether you are longing to be published or looking for a writers retreat, this conference is for you.
Individual faculty appts and editor appts available throughout conference.
http://www.writetopublish.com/

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June 2012

June 1-2: American Christian Writers NORTH CAROLINA Conference
Charlotte, NC - Marriott Executive Park
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

June 9: American Christian Writers OHIO Conference
Columbus, OH - Holiday Inn
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

June 9-14: Santa Barbara Christian Writers Conference
Santa Barbara, CA - Westmont College
Connecting writers for 40 years with mentors, agents and editors.
http://www.sbwriters.com/

June 10-13: Write that Book! Writers Workshop at Glen Eyrie
Glen Eyrie/Colorado Springs, CO - Glen Eyrie Christian Conference Center
Beautiful inspirational location to grow and work. Choose instructor and
classes most fit for you.
http://www.gleneyrie.org/writers

June 13-16: Cedar Falls Christian Writers Workshop
Cedar Falls, IA - Riverview Conference Center
An intimate environment for writers to hone their craft and learn from experienced professionals. Presentations include inspirational devotionals and talks on fiction, nonfiction, marketing and media.
http://www.shellybeachonline.com/conferences.php

June 14-16: Write! CANADA Christian Writers Conference
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Guelph Bible Conference Centre
Sponsored by the Word Guild, the event features engaging keynote speakers, in-depth continuing classes and wide-ranging workshops.
http://www.writecanada.org/

June 14-17: Wesleyan Christian Writers Conference
Middletown, CT - Wesleyan College
Panel discussions include "How to Sell Your Book" & "Significance of the Short Story" and welcomes new and established writers.
http://www.wesleyan.edu/writing/conference/

June 15-19: Southeaster Writers Assn Christian Writers Conference
St Simons Island, GA - Epworth-by-the-Sea Conference Center
Learn from other authors, meet agents, network with SWA members and receive valuable feedback on your work.
http://southeasternwriters.com/events/

June 19-23: St. Davids Christian Writers Conference
Grove City, PA
Conference theme is "Writers Under Construction"
http://stdavidswriters.com/

June 22-23: North Texas Christian Writers Conference
Fort Worth, TX - Marriott Courtyard Fort Worth Fossil Creek
Conference includes 35 workshops, private consultations, writing contests and networking opportunities.
http://www.ntchristianwriters.com/

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July 2012

July 22-27: Montrose Christian Writers Conference
Montrose, PA - Montrose Bible Conference Center
Equipping authors with excellent faculty.
http://www.montrosebible.org

July 26-28: Midwest Christian Writers Workshop
Muncie, IN - Ball State University Alumni Center
39th Midwest Writers Workshop offering the professional guidance you are looking for, helping authors get published! 40+ different instructional workshops with highly credentialed professionals.
http://www.midwestwriters.org/

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August 2012

August: FaithWriters Christian Writers Conference
Livonia, MI - TBA
The "home" for Chrisitan writers!
http://www.faithwriters.com/conference.php

August 1-4: Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference
Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Biblical University
Encouraging and equipping you to write about a God who is real, who is reachable and who changes lives! Faculty of over 50 authors, editors, agents and publicists. Four individual staff appts available to each registrant.
http://www.writehisanswer.com/philadelphia/

August 5-10: Cape Cod Christian Writers Conference
Cape Cod, MA - Resort and Conference Center of Hyannis
50 year anniversary event offers outstanding teachers, editors, media and agents.
http://capecodwriterscenter.org/

August 13-16: Oregon Christian Writers Summer Coaching Conference
Willamette Valley, OR - Aldersgate Retreat Center
The perfect setting for study, fellowship and worship, featuring award-winning, best-selling authors as keynote speakers. Offers manuscript review.
http://oregonchristianwriters.org/summer-coaching-conference-2012-flyer/

August 19-24: Green Lake Christian Writers Conference
Green Lake, WI - Green Lake Conference Center
Christian writers, both new and experienced, gain and practice skills while networking with other Christian writers, editors and instructors.
http://www.glcc.org/Adult%20Conferences.html

August 23-25: Catch the Wave Christian Writers Conference
Gwinnette County, GA - Simpsonwood Conference Center
Christian Author Guild presents annual conference. Amazing staff and great location.
http://www.christianauthorsguild.org/cag-conference/

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September 2012

September: North Texas Christian Writers Seminar
Fort Worth, TX - Marriott Courtyard Fort Worth Fossil Creek
Full day of workshops with a talented instructor to help both the beginner and the experienced writer improve their skills and gain publishing success.
http://www.ntchristianwriters.com/

September 20-23: American Christian Fiction Writers [ACFW] Conference
Dallas, TX - Hyatt Regency DFW
The premier Christian fiction conference. Keynote speaker, Michael Hyatt.
http://www.acfw.com/conference

September 24-28: Maranatha Christian Writers Conference
Muskegon, MI - Maranatha Retreat Center
Be inspired and informed while you enjoy a smaller conference setting and the breezes off Lake Michigan. Consultations with well-known experts, editors and publishers included.
http://www.writewithpurpose.org/

September 28-29 American Christian Writers WASHINGTON Conference
Spokane, WA - Marriott Hotel
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

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October 2012

October: Southwest Christian Writers Studio
Glorieta, NM - Lifeway Glorieta Conference Center
To equip, encourage and edify the writer who specializes
in the Christian market. Hands-on practice and guidance.
www.brmcwc.com

October: Earlham Ministry of Writing Colloquium
Richmond, IN - Earlham School of Religion
Emphasizing the importance of the ministry of writing.
http://www.esr.earlham.edu/news-events/annual-events/writers-colloq

October 6: Pen to Paper Literary Symposium
Dayton, OH
Publishing expert presents an informative and entertaining workshop that will motivate you to start or complete your writing project.
http://penofthewriter.com/conferences/pen-to-paper.html

October 14-17: Blue Ridge Autumn in the Mountains Christian Novelist Retreat
Asheville, NC - Blue Ridge Conference Center
Perfect time for novelists to come together for inspiration and improving on their skills and gifts. We suggest you have a novel in progress.
http://ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/event/novelist

October 19-20: San Diego Christian Writers Conference
Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), CA - Maranatha Chapel
For all writers, beginner to professional. Workshops offer instruction and spiritual inspiration.
http://www.risenabove.com/client/sdcwg/index.php?p=6

October 26-27: East Texas Christian Writers Conference
East Texas, TX - TBA
http://www.etbu.edu/news/cwc

October 31-November 4: CLASS Christian Writers Conference
Abiquiu, NM - Ghost Ranch in the relaxing New Mexico mountains
Continuing classes on writing, function of the publishing industry and worship with top musicians. Individual editor or agent review available.
www.classeminars.org/

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November 2012

November 2-3: American Christian Writers ARIZONA Conference
Phoenix, AZ
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

November 25-Dec 2: American Christian Writers Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
Numerous workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder - ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com

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December 2012

December 8: Christian Writers Literary Festival
Glorieta, NY - Lifeway Glorieta Conference Center
To equip, encourage and edify the writer who specializes
in the Christian market. Hands-on practice and guidance.
http://christianwritersliteraryfestival.blogspot.com/

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OTHER CONFERENCES: The Shaw Guide to Writers Conferences and Workshops

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