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
Preparing Your Writing for Summer Conference
It’s time to start planning! Do you have a potential book to present? What agents and editors expect first is called a “one-sheet.” It is, as indicated, one sheet and usually one-sided. It should include: A summary of your book
Seven Ways to Stifle Your Unique Writer’s Voice (What Not to Do)
by Becky Wade 1) Let every critique you receive sway you. Ever hear that “too many cooks spoil the broth”? Sometimes it’s better to whip up something all by yourself that you absolutely LOVE than let lots of “adviser cooks” taste
Every Writer’s #1 Requirement: Love Your Reader
by Matt Mikalatos We spend a lot of time talking about the skills needed to be a writer and precious little talking about the character and heart writing requires. Yes, writing is rewriting, and one must learn all the rules