Welcome to Cascade Christian writers
(formerly Oregon Christian Writers)
Fearless Pitching to an Agent or Editor
By Cynthia Ruchti Few writers find the idea of pitching their project to an editor or agent easy. Or natural. Or enjoyable. But it can be. (That probably sounded like a too-good-to-be-true sales pitch.) Whether in a face-to-face appointment at
Surrendering to the Call
By Laura Bradford But when the lyrics began to describe the depths of Jesus’ sacrifice—how He let humanity trample Him like a flower tossed on the ground—a stab of conviction pierced my heart. If my Savior gave everything for me,
Cascade Writing Contest Finalists 2024
2024 Cascade Writing Contest Finalists Article, Column, Nonfiction Short Story Denise E. Arzoian “Pebbles in My Heart” Rindy Fleming “Painter of the Sky” Debra K. Kornfield “Two Minutes” Sherri Langton “Almost Heaven” Poetry Nancy Jean Aguilar “A Cell Phone
No One Knows Where the Wind Blows
by A.C.S. Bird I had considered attending the OCW summer conference for many years, but always the cost or timing prevented my participation. This year, however, after years of freelance writing and editing, my yearning for fellowship and collaboration outweighed
MEMBER NEWS & PRAYER
February 2022 Member News
February Member News Julie Bonn Blank has released two new e-books about side characters in Innocent Lives, Guardians of Grace Book 1. “Rose” is a novella that is only $2.99, and “Penny” is available for free. Go to https://www.subscribepage.com/penny. Marty Magee
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Cascade Writing Contest
2023 Oregon Christian Writers Cascade Contest Contest Details Opens 12:01 a.m. (PST) January 15, 2023 and Closes 11:59 p.m. (PST) February 15, 2023 [divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] Contest Links: Contest Details | Scoring Elements | Submission Rules
2022 Winter Conference
2022 Winter Conference Virtual Conference Saturday, February 26 Janey McHenry — Keynoting Click to Register Click here for details
2018 Cascade Award Finalists
2018 FINALISTS UNPUBLISHED Children’s Picture/Chapter Book Jennifer Bingham, Nothing Changes Everything: A Simple Retelling of the Truth Holli Fry, A Bride for Isaac Hannah Stone, Nani’s Love Contemporary Book Michelle Aleckson, Riptide Rebekah Millet, Fifteen Days Rebekah Millet, Two
Check out the most recent poetry compilation from CCW Members.
