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Our annual Renewal Conference in April is a great place to experience a renewal and refreshment of your interest and passion to write. Something special happens when we gather together to share fellowship and experience good teaching. Whether we attend in-person or online, we grow in our craft through listening to gifted featured speakers. We make connections with like-minded people who share our passion. God has given us stories to tell and insights to share. The Renewal Conference helps us empower and encourage one another on our writing journeys. JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE 35 YEARS of NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN WRITERS! |
KNOW GOD • KNOW YOUR CRAFTThe heart of the Northwest Christian Writers Association (NCWA) beats with a deep commitment to knowing God and achieving excellence in the craft of writing. This will be your experience this year at our Renewal Conference, April 25-26, 2025. Through intensive tracks, keynote sessions, workshops, professional panels, critiques, and meetings with editors and agents, you'll be equipped and inspired to write and publish your message for your world.
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Pull up a chair and join us for the NCWA Renewal 2025 Virtual Conference – a gathering that’s so much more than just an event. It’s where inspiration, learning, and connection collide to spark new ideas and deepen your writing craft, all from the comfort of your home. This isn’t your typical conference. You’ll be there live for every main session, every keynote, and every panel discussion, immersing yourself in a wealth of knowledge shared by top industry professionals and inspiring speakers. Dive deeper into your writing goals with a continuing class – three focused, expert-led sessions that will help you hone your skills and take your craft to the next level. Still hungry for more? You’ll also get to participate in five incredible workshops and receive recorded access to all the others. No matter the topic, you won’t miss out. But NCWA Renewal 2025 is about more than just learning; it’s about belonging. Writing can feel lonely, but here, you’re surrounded by a community that understands your passion. Share ideas, stories, and laughter during dedicated Zoom lunch and dinner sessions. Because even in a virtual setting, we believe connections can be real, uplifting, and impactful. At NCWA Renewal 2025, you may be at home, but you’ll never be alone. Step into a space that inspires, challenges, and connects you to a larger family of writers who share your dreams. Save your spot today. Your writing community is waiting! |
You may request a free appointment with an editor, agent, or publisher. NCWA will have a special session for you to attend (virtually or in-person) before the conference to help you prepare for this meeting. One-on-one appointments will offer you encouragement and feedback as you take your next as an author. First page critique session with an industry expert. Bring your first page to read and receive feedback on your writing. This is limited to the first 45 to sign-up. | 
Meet our faculty of industry experts including award-winning authors, agents, editors, and publishers. This team was hand-picked because of their expertise in the industry. We have also We have also included marketing and speaking coaches to equip you for taking your message beyond your current reach. We can't wait for you to interact with this stellar team! Attend a variety of continuing classes and workshops addressing a wide range of topics on all phases of writing, publishing and marketing. These trainings are designed to fan into flame the gift God has given you to write. Whether the information shared is brand new or a refresher, they will encourage your intentions to move forward and bring you added value. | 
The 2025 schedule includes dynamic main session, industry panels, workshops, continuing classes and more. Industry panels will be part of the main session with engaging topics from publishing to marketing. The final panel will assist you as you take your next step. |