Cascade Christian Writers Spring Conference

Saturday, March 8, 2025 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Virtual Online Conference

In addition to our keynote, there will be several other workshops, networking groups, faculty QA, time to meet with agents, editors and mentors, and fellowship time.

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Keynoter Steven James is the critically acclaimed, national best-selling author of 20 novels and numerous nonfiction books including the groundbreaking book Story Trumps Structure and the guidebook used by thousands of novelists, Troubleshooting Your Novel, both from Writer’s Digest Books. In 2020, Steven was inducted into the Christy Hall of Fame for excellence in fiction writing.

WORKSHOPS

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How to Structure a Christian Living Book – Janet McHenry

How to Write a Life-Impacting Bible Study – Janet McHenry

How to Write Devotions and Write a Devotional Book in 90 Days – Janet McHenry

Taking Your Newsletter to the Next Level – Misty M Beller

Marketing for Indies – Misty M Beller

Thriving as a Hybrid – Misty M Beller

Four Keys to Creating a Thrill Ride – Jessica R. Patch

Introducing Characters the Hollywood Way – Jodie Bailey

Keep Those Pages Turning! How to Make Your Readers Stay Up Past Their Bedtime! – Jodie Bailey

Writing for Children (Title TBA)Angela Hunt

Writing Christian Poems in the form of The Golden Shovel – Collette Tennant

APPOINTMENTS

Agents

Lynette Eason – The Steve Laube Agency
Blythe Daniel – The Blythe Daniel Agency
Sherri Wilson – Johnson Gardner Literary
Rachelle Gardner – Gardner Literary
Brandy Vallance – Barbara Bova Literary Agency

Editors

Jane Daly – Elk Lake
Linda Howard – Tyndale / Children and Youth Assoc.
Andrew Breeden – The Upper Room
Rachel Pfeiffer – Focus on the Family
Sherri Langton – Bible Advocate and Now What?

Mentors

Julie Bonn Blank – Author
Amy Earls – Author Indie Publishing
Angela Ruth Strong – Author
Jesse Rivas – Author and owner of Above the Sun

PRICES

We intentionally keep our pricing low and supplement with donations. We truly want you to attend, learn, and feel encouraged by our community of writers.

One-Day Fees:

Members (all ages) – $75

Nonmember – $99 (Check into membership here)

Did you know that becoming a CCW member will save you money on conference fees? Check it out here.

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SCHEDULE:

9:00 AM Keynote
10:00 AM Workshop #1
11:00 AM Networking Groups
11:30 AM Workshop #2
12:30 PM Lunch/Networking Groups
1:30 PM Keynote
2:30 PM Workshop #3
3:30 PM Networking Groups
4:00 PM Faculty Q&A