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FAITH RADIO CRYSTAL COMMUNICATOR AWARD

The Northwestern Christian Writers Conference seeks to honor distinguished writing and talent at the conference in the presence of one's peers.

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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.

Crystal Communicator Award Submission Criteria

Submit a fiction or nonfiction writing sample that clearly emphasizes an aspect of the Christian journey.
For example: moving from fear to faith, worry to gratitude, despair to hope, self preservation to generosity. 
  • 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  • Submission must be unpublished, original work that has not won any previous accolades.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 sample must be underscored by a story or passage from Scripture and/or you must have eloquently woven Scripture into your writing sample in a way that’s more subtle but still clear. ​
  • Use your voice to humbly encourage and equip the reader. Don’t condescend or preach. Refrain from an angry or adversarial tone. Not to say we want a softball approach to tough topics—don’t be afraid to call us up, challenge our unbelief, or confront our fears. But do so in a passionate way that inspires growth, not defensiveness
  • You must be registered for the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference.
  • Deadline: May 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Submissions are now closed for the 2021 Crystal Communicator Award.
​Thank you to everyone who entered.
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