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
Respect Your Writing Call by Roseanna White
by Roseanna White There are so many things in the writing life that we don’t get to decide, that we have no control over—chief among them being how other people react to our work, whether they’re agents, editors, or readers.
Pushing Forward When You’re Stuck by Gina Ochsner
by Gina Ochsner Years ago, I attended a writing conference during which a famous author said, “Writers don’t believe in miracles; they depend upon them.” How true! Writing is an act of faith. Each time we approach the blank page
Do Fiction Writers Need a Platform? by Rachelle Gardner
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