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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”

https://youtu.be/QRTdVCdZd6c
Summer conference panel of agents, editors and publishers

Summer conference panel of agents, editors and publishers.

Lindy Jacobs and Kim Robinson

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

Escalation by Steven James

By |May 21st, 2019|Categories: Featured, Writing Tips|Tags: , , , |

by Steven James Picture a snowball rolling down a mountain. Picking up speed. Gaining momentum. Eventually becoming an avalanche. As it travels along, it grows in magnitude, just like the tension of your story will do. The narrative momentum of

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A Writer’s Voice by Francine Rivers

By |March 8th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Writing Tips|Tags: |

By Francine Rivers What does it mean to have a “voice” as a writer? Every person has unique DNA. We also have unique fingerprints and retinas. There are billions of us, but each human being is individual and distinctive—an original

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The Fine Art of Writing by Carrie Stuart Parks

By |January 8th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Writing Tips|

by Carrie Stuart Parks My “day job,” the one I can’t give up until a vast number of people go on a buying frenzy and purchase enough books to put me on the New York Times bestseller list, is teaching

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