Northwestern Christian Writers Conference is your opportunity to learn from successful authors, acquisitions editors, and literary agents.
Gather with a community from around the country to be encouraged, equipped, and inspired. Learn from and ask questions of other industry experts during the breakout sessions. Don't miss our time together. It could be the catalyst to your publishing breakthrough!
Gather with a community from around the country to be encouraged, equipped, and inspired. Learn from and ask questions of other industry experts during the breakout sessions. Don't miss our time together. It could be the catalyst to your publishing breakthrough!
When and Where
July 24-25, 2020
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
3003 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55113
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
3003 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55113
Keynote Speakers
Mentor, award-winning writer, and international speaker Alicia Britt Chole is the keynote speaker on Friday evening.
#1 New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury will be the Saturday morning keynote speaker.
#1 New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury will be the Saturday morning keynote speaker.
1:1 Appointments
Available on a first come, first served basis, a 1:1 appointment consists of a 10-minute conversation with one of our faculty members. 1:1 appointments set up by the conference will take place throughout the day on Saturday and are held in a public wing of the Billy Graham Community Life Commons (BGCLC).
In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully prepare by reviewing the faculty members' areas of expertise, needs, and requests, and identifying those best suited for your goals as a writer.
In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully prepare by reviewing the faculty members' areas of expertise, needs, and requests, and identifying those best suited for your goals as a writer.
Pre-conference Sessions
This year we are offering three pre-conference sessions that will take place over the course of the weekend. Pre-conference sessions happen Friday, July 24 from 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Pre-conference sessions are limited to 50 attendees per session and must be purchased in addition to conference registration. In order to purchase a pre-conference session, attendees must also purchase a standard, premium, or student registration.
Pre-conference sessions are limited to 50 attendees per session and must be purchased in addition to conference registration. In order to purchase a pre-conference session, attendees must also purchase a standard, premium, or student registration.
Workshops
All workshop times, titles, and descriptions are available for viewing on the Workshops page.
Pro Advice Room
Open from 9:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m. on Saturday, the Pro Advice Room is an informal space to ask questions and discuss ideas, careers, hopes, and fears. Faculty members will rotate throughout the day and are not guaranteed to be present. Attendees can expect a panel of 3-5 faculty members each hour who will field questions and offer insights and advice on a given area of the writing-publishing journey.
Lunch & Refreshments
- General registration includes a boxed lunch with a meat and cheese sandwich, potato chips, whole fruit, cookie, and a soda or bottled water.
- Premium registration includes the Panel Luncheon.
- Student registration includes a special program and a boxed lunch with a meat and cheese sandwich, potato chips, whole fruit, cookie, and a soda or bottled water.
Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon refreshments are included in all registration types.
Panel Luncheon
Included in the premium registration, join other attendees for a plated meal. During lunch you will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of four professionals.
Registration
Registration for the conference is done through the UNW Ticket Office online (unwtickets.com) or by phone (651-631-5151).
Scholarships
The Northwestern Christian Writers Conference seeks to make the conference accessible to as many people as possible. It is our hope that one of these scholarships will be the opportunity for you to attend.
Awards
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.
