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
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
Three Reasons to Enter the Cascade Writing Contest
by Angela Ruth Strong When it comes to contests, I’m like a little girl all excited to get my ears pierced, but when it’s time to actually have a hole punched through my earlobe, I wonder, Why did I want
Under a Bushel
by Sharon Fischer I glanced over at my computer, then quickly looked away in aversion and despair. Every time my eyes fell on it I was reminded of my failure to sell any of the stories God had led me