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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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 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 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 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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 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 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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