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 2010
July 17-24: Highlights Foundation: Chautauqua Writers Workshop
Workshop for Children's writers and illustrators
Chautauqua,
NY – Southwestern NY (served by Buffalo and Jamestown airports)
Powerful group seminars, compelling small workshops, intensive one-on-one
sessions and a host of activities to put writers in close touch with many mentors.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/
July 25-30: Montrose Christian Writers Conference
Montrose, PA –
Key workshops, critique and editorial appointments available!
mbc@montrosebible.org
www.montrosebible.org/
July 23-24: The Master Seminars: Adding Depth to Your Fiction
Hosted by Chip MacGregor
Grand Rapids,
MI – Location TBA
Practical and proven methods to create a compelling story, and the plan that will make it sell.
www.themasterseminars.com
July 29-31: Midwest Christian Writers Conference
Muncie,
IN - Ball State University Alumni Center
Networking, manuscript eval and agent consultation!
Contact: Jama Bigger 765-282-1055
info@midwestwriters.org
www.midwestwriters.org
July 30-Aug 1: She Writes - Proverbs 31 Christian Writers Conference
Charlotte, NC – Embassy Suites Hotel, Concord
Key workshops, critique and editorial appointments available!
Learn from basic writing to preparing a manuscript; opportunity to meet
one-on-one with some top editors, publishers and literary agents in the market.
www.shespeaksconference.com/
July 30-August 2: SCBWI -Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Los Angeles,
CA - Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Top professionals in the children’s book industry; excellent networking!
SCBWI@SCBWI.org
www.scbwi.org
July 30-Aug 2: The Writing Academy Writers Weekend
Minneapolis, MN – Mt. Olivet Retreat Center
Offers education, inspiration and community to beginning writers
and seasoned professionals alike.
www.wams.org
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August: Maine Fellowship Christian Writers Seminar
Belfast,
ME
jvschad@gmail.com
August 1-8: The GLEN Workshop
Santa Fe, NewMexico
Writing classes combine general instruction and discussion with the workshop experience.
www.imagejournal.org
August 2-5: Oregon Christian Writers Conference
Canby,
OR – Canby Grove Conference Center
Journey in the Write Direction
12 coaching classes; editors and agents present. Manuscript review available.
www.oregonchristianwriters.org
August 2-5: Oregon Christian Writers Summer Coaching Conference
Salem,
OR – Canby Grove Conference Center
Keynote Speaker is Award-Winning Author Bill Myers!
www.OregonChristianWriters.org
August 6-7: American Christian Writers Minnesota Conference
Minneapolis,
MN – Country Inn St. Paul East
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
August 7: Texas Christian Writers Conference
Houston, TX
Keynote Speaker is author Wayne Holmes!
For brochure email:
marthalrogers@sbcglobal.net
http://tcwchouston.blogspot.com/
August 12-14: Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
Philadelphia,
PA – Philadelphia Biblical University
Directed by the author of Write His Answer – A Bible Study for Christian Writers this
year’s conference includes a new Social Justice Writing continuing session along with
7 more continuing sessions for beginning and advanced writers, 42 workshops, and
clinics taught by a faculty of 60 or more authors, editors, and agents.
Contact: Marlene Bagnull 484-991-8581
mbagnull@aol.com
www.writehisanswer.com/
August 13-14: The Master Seminars: Fiction Marketing Workshop
Hosted by Chip MacGregor
Chicago,
IL – Location TBA
Practical and proven methods to create a compelling story, and the plan that will make it sell.
www.themasterseminars.com
August 14: American Christian Writers Iowa Conference
Des Moines,
IA – Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
August 14: National Christian Writers Conference
Washington
DC – Howard School of Divinity|Howard University
If you need answers to your questions about book publishing, this conference focuses
on providing you access to experts who can give you the answers you desire.
877.544.3001
www.ncwcfr.com
August 15-20: Cape Cod Writers Center Conference
Cape Cod, MA – Craigville Conference Center
Featuring famous keynote speakers and authors.
Writers retreat and resource center for the 21st century.
capecodwriterscenter.org
August 21: American Christian Writers Missouri Conference
Springfield,
MO – Lamplighter Inn - North
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
August 22-27: Green Lake Christian Writers Conference
Green Lake,
WI – Green Lake Conference Center
In-depth instruction and coaching by professional presenters/writers.
www.glcc.org/
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September: MCC Christian Writers Seminar
Joppa,
MD
Vcolclasure@clearviewcatv.net
September: Catch the Wave Christian Writers Conference
Woodstock,
GA
www.christianauthorsguild.org/index.html
September: Siloam Springs Christian Writers Workshop
Siloam Springs,
AR
479-524-6598
September 11: American Christian Writers Kentucky Conference
Louisville,
KY – Inn Place Hotel and Conference Center
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
September 20: New Orleans BASIC CLASSeminars
St. Joseph,
MO - Grace Evangelical Church
Inspiration, education, training, and development designed to furthering and
polishing your unique message and ministry.
www.classeminars.org
September 17-18: North Texas Christian Writers Conference
Keller,
TX - Cross Timbers Keller Campus
66 Workshops! Faculty of 21 writing professionals.
Networking and private consultation available.
Contact: Linda Franklin
linda.franklin@ntchristianwriters.com
www.ntchristianwriters.com
September 17-20: ACFW: American Christian Fiction Writers Conference
Indianapolis,
IN
Premiere Fiction conference – featuring Tim Downs!
Contact: Director 574-370-0988
pr@americanchristianfictionwriters.com
www.ACWriters.com
September 24-25: American Christian Writers Washington Conference
Spokane,
WA
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
September 24-25: Inscribe Christian Writers Conference
Edmonton, Canada – Providence Renewal Center
Special speakers - and special events!
www.inscribe.org/000-newfirstpage.htm
September 24-25: San Diego Christian Writers Guild Conference
San Diego,
CA
Solid reputation for helping both new and experienced writers to become published authors.
info@sandiegocwg.org
www.sandiegocwg.org
September 27 – October 1: Maranatha Christian Writers Conference
Muskegon,
MI - Maranatha's lakeside facility
Special guests include Jerry Jenkins, Sally Stuart,
Provides continuing and advanced courses in your favorite genre.
Affordable tuition includes one-on-one consultation & writers' contest entry.
YOUNG Writers' Day also available for youth.
www.writewithpurpose.org/
info@writewithpurpose.org
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October: West Branch Christian Writers Conference
Montoursville, PA - St Andrews Church
http://web.me.com/robertaupdegraff/WestBranchChristianWriters/Welcome.html
October 1-17: Ad Lib Christian Arts Retreat
Colorado Springs, CO - Franciscan Retreat Center
Dr. Ben Witherington III, key presenter. Brianna Van Dyck, editor-in-chief, will
conduct critique and workshop for writers interested in publication.
richard.terrell@doane.edu
www.adlibchristianarts.org/the_people.shtml
October 3-7: Blue Ridge Christian Novelist Retreat
Ridgecrest, NC - Ridgecrest/Lifeway Conference Center (near Asheville)
Excellent retreat for beginning and published novelists
Call or go online for reservations: 1.800.588.7222
www.lifeway.com/novelretreat
October 8-9: Susquehanna Writers Workshop
Lewisburg, PA - Best Western Inn
Amazing faculty; free peer "red eye" critique.
www.marshahubler.com
October 15-16: Earlham Writing Colloquium
Richmond, IN - Grove Avenue Baptist Church
Workshop presenters include an editor reviewing proposals.
http://esr.earlham.edu/?q=news-events
October 16: Richmond Christians Who Write Saturday Seminar
Richmond, VA - Grove Avenue Baptist Church
Encourage one another and develop skills as writers.
http://rcww.blogspot.com
October 21-24: Christian Writers Den Writing Retreat
Todd, NC
Do you feel called to write, but can’t find the time to stop and hear His voice?
www.vondaskelton.com
October 22-23: American Christian Writers Arizona Conference
Phoenix, AZ
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
October 30: Ohio Christian Writers Conference
Holland, OH - Holland Free Methodist Church (outside Toledo)
Keynote speaker back by popular demand, Dr. Dennis Hensley
www.NWOCW.org
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November: Minnesota Christian Writers Guild Fall Seminar
Minneapolis/St. Paul,
MN - Christ Presbyterian Church
www.mnchristianwriters.org
November 5-6: Indianapolis Christian Writers Conference
Indianapolis,
IN - Wesleyan Church
Keynote speaker: Jerry Jenkins
writer@wesleyan.org
www.IndyChristianWritersConf.com
November 10-14: CLASS Seminars Christian Writers Conference
Abiquiu,
NM – Ghost Ranch (near Santa Fe)
Includes intensive segments on fiction and non-fiction, marketing and career building for both beginner and advanced writers.
One on ones available with literary professionals.
www.classseminars.org
November 20: American Christian Writers Florida Conference
Orlando,
FL
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
November 28-Dec 5: American Christian Writers Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
Numerous workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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January 28-30: SCBWI -Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
New York, NY - Hyatt Grand Central, NYC
Top professionals in the children’s book industry; excellent networking!
SCBWI@SCBWI.org
www.scbwi.org
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March 18-19: American Christian Writers DALLAS Conference
Dallas,
TX – Holiday Inn Select
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
March 25-26: American Christian Writers OKLAHOMA Conference
Oklahoma City,
OK – La Quinta Airport
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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April 1-2: American Christian Writers INDIANA Conference
Fort Wayne,
IN – Marriott
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
April 8-9: American Christian Writers Nashville Mentoring
Nashville,
TN – RETREAT
Move up to the next level ~ various mentoring subgroups available!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
April 20: American Christian Writers NORTH CAROLINA Conference
Greensboro,
NC – Clarion Hotel
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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May 5-7: Oklahoma Writers Federation Writers Conference
Oklahoma City,
OK – Embassy Suites Hotel
Numerous seminars taught by editors, agents and professional writers!
www.owfi.org/
May 21: American Christian Writers TENNESSEE Conference
Memphis,
TN – First Baptist Church
6 workshops! Excellent staff; free publications. Instructor consultations available!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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June 11: American Christian Writers OHIO Conference
Columbus,
OH – Clarion Hotel
6 workshops! Excellent staff; free publications. Instructor consultations available!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
June 24-25: American Christian Writers MICHIGAN Conference
Grand Rapids, MI – Howard Johnson
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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July 8-9: American Christian Writers GEORGIA Conference
Atlanta,
GA – Wyndham Airport
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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August 5-6: American Christian Writers MINNESOTA Conference
Minneapolis,
MN – Country Inn St. Paul East
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
August 13: American Christian Writers IOWA Conference
Des Moines, IA –
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
August 26-27: American Christian Writers DELAWARE Conference
Newark, DE –
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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September 10: American Christian Writers KENTUCKY Conference
Louisville,
KY –
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
September 31-Oct 1: American Christian Writers WASHINGTON Conference
Spokane,
WA - Mirabeau Park Hotel
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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October 28-29: American Christian Writers ARIZONA Conference
Phoenix,
AZ
20 workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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November 19: American Christian Writers FLORIDA Conference
Orlando, FL
6 workshops! Excellent staff; consultations with instructors available.
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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November 27-Dec 4: American Christian Writers Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean Cruise
Numerous workshops! Excellent staff; free consultations with instructors!
Contact: Reg Forder
PO Box 110390
Nashville, TN 37222
1-800-21-WRITE
ACWriters@aol.com
www.ACWriters.com
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