Welcome to Cascade Christian writers
(formerly Oregon Christian Writers)
What Needs to Happen at the Beginning of my Story?
Excerpt from DELVE, PIVOT, PROPEL: 350 Writing Secrets to Elevate Your Storytelling and Transform Your Novel by Steven James Your story’s opening will (1) feature a character who matters, (2) orient readers to the setting, (3) introduce a meaningful pursuit,
No One Knows Where the Wind Blows
by A.C.S. Bird I had considered attending the OCW summer conference for many years, but always the cost or timing prevented my participation. This year, however, after years of freelance writing and editing, my yearning for fellowship and collaboration outweighed
2025 Cascade Award Finalists
2025 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story A Little Help from JFK - Becky Alexander Chinchilla Bingo and the Pretzel Ladder - Cheryl A Cates The Baby is Stronger than Anyone Knows - Cecil Taylor The
Interview with Author Ronie Kendig by Lindy Jacobs
"Why We Need Heros" with Ronie Kendig Interview by Lindy Jacobs Since launching onto the publishing scene in 2010, Ronie Kendig and her Rapid-Fire novels have hit the bestseller lists and won awards for stories of courage under fire. With
You Need An Author Website
by Damon J Gray I budget for one writers conference each year and, every time I attend a conference, I am taken aback by the number of authors who have no website at all, not even a mediocre one. A
The Heart of a Writer
By Tracie Heskett Psalm 45:1 A wedding song. “My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer” (Psalm 45:1 NIV). Bob and I are
MEMBER NEWS & PRAYER
Prayers from our Prayer Team
April Prayer Time Written by: Matt Davenport, Prayer Team “Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of
Member News
If you would like to submit your member news, please click here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 2025 Member News Beth Vice has published Messages from Heaven: 31 Messages from the first Christmas that still speak to us today, a devotional
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2025 Cascade Award Finalists
2025 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story A Little Help from JFK - Becky Alexander Chinchilla Bingo and the Pretzel Ladder - Cheryl A Cates The Baby is Stronger than Anyone Knows - Cecil Taylor The
Cascade Writing Contest 2025
Get Ready for the 2025 Cascade Writing Contest! For Published and Unpublished Writers. Cascade Christian Writers is delighted to announce that the 2025 Cascade Christian Writing Contest will open December 15. The annual contest honors excellence in writing and provides
2024 Fall Conference Details
NOTE: There will be an additional $25 fee if registering at the door for this event. Please consider registering below instead. When: October 12, 2024 Where: Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062, Google Info
Check out the most recent poetry compilation from CCW Members.
