THE MISSION OF CASCADE CHRISTIAN WRITERS
Cascade Christian Writers is a charitable organization (501c3) dedicated to equipping Christians in both the craft and business of writing, connecting them with industry professionals, and fostering a spirit of collaboration among its members as they write for the Lord in whatever way He leads.
THE STORY OF CASCADE CHRISTIAN WRITERS
Faith-driven writers. Excellence in craft. A Christian writing community for every stage.
Founded in 1963 and long known as Oregon Christian Writers, Cascade Christian Writers exists to connect writers, strengthen their craft, foster meaningful relationships with industry professionals such as editors, publishers, and agents, and offer encouragement along the journey. Writers from around the world attend our conferences each year. Cascade Christian Writers is also proud to host the annual Cascade Writing Contest, featuring the Cascade Awards, a respected and prestigious honor within the Christian writing community.
“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”
Summer conference panel of agents, editors and publishers.
Lindy Jacobs and Kim Robinson connect at a conference.
“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
Author Interview with Bob Welch
Being Who God Created Me to Be What first inspired you to become a writer? In a word, desperation. For my fifth birthday—I have the photo to prove it—I was given a Tudor Tru-Action Electric Football Set (1959). Two-inch-high plastic
God’s Word: Strength on Our Writing Journey
By Tracie Heskett Occasionally, we discover something soul-nutritious. An insight that strengthens us to take a next step on our writing journey. One summer evening, the “feed” delivered Joel Halldorf’s article, “Writing As Spiritual Practice: Inside the World of Medieval
Don’t Stop Writing
By Amy Earls When I first agreed to become the next director of the Cascade Christian Writers Conference, departing director Christina Suzann Nelson shared with me the number one piece of advice that someone passed on to her when she