In “the old days” an author could write a manuscript and “throw it over the wall” to the publisher who would take care of the rest.  That is no longer the case.  The most important quote I’ve heard from a publishing house CEO: “Fifteen years ago all I cared about was the quality of the […]

This conference is nestled in the heart of Florida at Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center. The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, and the spreading oak trees beckon you to sit beneath their limbs and write a page or two in your journal. It’s an opportune week to meet agents and editors, award-winning writers and others who have heard […]

SiWC is going virtual for 2020! The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft. Join us for the next SiWC, our virtual SiWC at Home, October 23-25, 2020. […]

ACW’s mentoring retreats feature more than twelve hours of small group and private manuscript consultation work; professional editing and critiquing of your manuscript during the retreat; teaching on how to evaluate, copyedit, and proofread manuscripts; plus the rewriting of your manuscript several times. This is a rare opportunity to have your own mentor/instructor. Only four […]

Visit the Blue Ridge Mountains this November for an inspiring week of writing, encouragement and inspiration. (register for virtual or in-person) The Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference began nearly four-decades ago as a spirit-filled environment where writers could move forward in their writing journey and publishing dreams. The legacy event is focused on God’s […]

If you write or read books that matter – books with substance and soul – then this is the place for you.  Writing for Your Life invites you to our Fall 2020 Online Conference, featuring authors Diana Butler Bass, Parker Palmer, Philip Yancey, Sophfonia Scott, Sharon Koenig, Vivian Mabuni, Amy Julia Becker, Brandan Robertson, Karoline Lewis, and Jana Riess, along with publishing industry […]