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.
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.
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- Submission must be unpublished, original work that has not won any previous accolades.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.
Thank you to everyone who entered.
