OUR STORY
OUR MISSION
CCW is a charitable organization that provides opportunities for Christians to be educated in the craft and business of writing, to connect them with industry professionals, and to cultivate teamwork amongst its members as they write for the Lord in whatever way He directs.
OUR STORY
We are a community of writers, amateur and professional, who are Christians. We strive for faith and excellence in writing.
Established in 1963, and most well-known as Oregon Christian Writers, Cascade Christian Writers seeks to connect writers, grow them in their craft, network with professionals in their fields (editors/publishers/agents), and be encouraged. Writers come from across the globe to our conferences.
“Excellent day of being in the writer’s realm.” – Spring Conference Attendee
“Speaking sessions very encouraging to pursue writing more actively and also to read more.” – Spring Conference Attendee
“The content today was so very helpful! Great opportunity to network.” –Spring Conference Attendee
Download the PDF “The First 50 Years”
“Excellent day of being in the writer’s realm.” -Spring Conference Attendee
“Speaking sessions very encouraging to pursue writing more actively and also to read more.” -Spring Conference Attendee
“The content today was so very helpful! Great opportunity to network.” -Spring Conference Attendee
What’s Keeping You from Writing?
By Karen Barnett *** “I admire anybody who has the guts to write anything at all.” ~ E. B. White ~ Many of us begin our writing journey with a wild sense of anticipation. Like Bilbo in The Hobbit, we
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
Fearless Pitching to an Agent or Editor
By Cynthia Ruchti Few writers find the idea of pitching their project to an editor or agent easy. Or natural. Or enjoyable. But it can be. (That probably sounded like a too-good-to-be-true sales pitch.) Whether in a face-to-face appointment at