The Northwestern Christian Writers Conference seeks to honor distinguished writing and talent at the conference in the presence of one's peers.
Awards will be presented to the winners at the end of the conference. This year, there are 5 awards in which conference registrants may submit entries. As long as a submission fits the criteria, you can submit the same piece for multiple awards.
Awards will be presented to the winners at the end of the conference. This year, there are 5 awards in which conference registrants may submit entries. As long as a submission fits the criteria, you can submit the same piece for multiple awards.
Aspiring Author Award Submission Criteria
Submit a fiction or nonfiction writing sample that reflects the Bethany House Publishers portfolio of literature.
Tip: consider some of the criteria for the Faith Radio Crystal Communicator Award for overall direction in content and tone.
Tip: consider some of the criteria for the Faith Radio Crystal Communicator Award for overall direction in content and tone.
- One entry per person.
- 750-1000 words. Double-spaced, 12-point font, numbered pages.
- Submission must be unpublished, original work that has not won any previous accolades.
- Your submission should take into account technique, tone, grammar, and flow. You know who you are and you know your target audience.
- You understand where you would fit as a Bethany House Publishers author.
- You must be registered for the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference.
- Deadline: May 15, 2021
