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Register now for the 2024 Catholic Writers Conference Live!

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Register now for the 2024 Catholic Writers Conference Live!

 

Catholic authors of fiction and nonfiction will convene at the Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare May 28-30, 2024, for the Catholic Writers Conference Live. This annual event is sponsored by the Catholic Writers Guild, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building a vibrant Catholic literary and artistic culture, and hosted by the Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) in conjunction with their annual meeting. Both new and experienced writers are welcome to attend. 

 

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On May 28 and 29, attendees will be treated to presentations and panel discussions by top Catholic authors and editors. Tuesday’s highlights include keynote speaker Fr. Edward Looney, a priest of the Diocese of Green Bay. He is known for his contributions to Marian theology, is an author of over ten books, columnist, and podcaster (Hey Everybody, It’s Fr. Edward). Wednesday’s keynote speaker is Write These Words cofounder Claire Dwyer, a Catholic wife and mom, content editor and senior copywriter for the Avila Foundation, writing coach and co-founder of the PraiseWriters Writing Community. She is also the author of the bestselling This Present Paradise: A Spiritual Journey with St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. 

 During Wednesday’s lunch (included in the registration fee), attendees will have the opportunity for small group mentoring. Authors with completed fiction manuscripts or nonfiction book proposals can also sign up for a pitch session on May 30 with a Catholic publisher or literary agent. Editors from Ascension Press, Liturgy Training Publications, Our Sunday Visitor, and Pauline Books and Media, and Paulist Press will be hearing pitches. Workshops on Thursday morning complete the conference events, and writers are invited to participate in the ACP’s breakout sessions that afternoon.

Visit the conference website to view the full schedule, register, and sign up for pitch sessions.

Download and share the press release for the conference.

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CWG Member News for April 2022: Live Conference Registration is Open!

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Here we are at the cusp of another Easter! April is nearly half behind us, and the Catholic Writers Guild is looking forward to the return to its live conference in July. Amy Cattapan and a group of dedicated volunteers are working to bring you a spectacular conference. I hope you’ll consider attending! Please see below for more information, including an important instruction regarding registration.

May this Holy Week provide you with many opportunities to grow closer to our suffering Savior.

Carolyn Astfalk
President

 

Catholic Writers Conference Live!

Our live conference returns this year, held in conjunction with Catholic Marketing Network’s Momentum 2022 July 25-28, 2022 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The full Catholic Writers Guild schedule will be finalized and shared very soon.

Registration is being handled through the Catholic Marketing Network. When you register, remember to click on “Catholic Writers Guild Track.” This is the only way for CMN to properly credit the Guild for its registrations, which help to cover our expenses.

 

Ride/Room Sharing

If you’d like to share costs with fellow Guildies by carpooling or sharing a hotel room, complete the forms linked in the member newsletter dated April 12 and then contact other members by email to make final arrangements. (Missing your copy of the newsletter? Check your spam folder before emailing [email protected])

Testimonials Wanted!

Would you like to share a brief (max 25 words) testimonial like the one above about the Catholic Writers Guild for our social media promotion? This could be a general testimonial or something about our conferences, awards, Seal of Approval, critique groups, or other activities. Please email your testimonial to vicepresident@catholicwritersguild.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Bigmarker Managers

Do you like tech and want to help the Guild? We need of a couple of volunteers to manage the Bigmarker system. (It’s as easy as Zoom.)

What you need to know:

  • To increase our webinar offerings, volunteers are needed for beyond the annual online conference.
  • Assistance is needed with setting up the online conference. (The next will be in Winter 2023.)
  • Webinar masters are paid (usually a percentage of paid registrations).
  • Training videos are available as well as assistance from our resident Bigmarker expert, Karina Fabian.

Interested? More questions? Ready to commit? Let us know.

CWG Member News March 2022: Opportunities Galore!

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We’ve been gearing up to revive some activities that have fallen by the wayside, asking you to prayerfully consider where you can pitch in. This month, we have some concrete opportunities. Please read on for details.

I pray that despite the many distractions and crises in our world, these grace-filled weeks of Lent bring you closer to our suffering Savior.

Carolyn Astfalk
President

[Editor’s note: email addresses and links to members-only forms are included in the newsletter sent to all CWG members. If you did not receive your newsletter, which was sent on March 10, first check your spam folder before emailing [email protected].]

By Popular Request

There was great interest at the online conference in a listing of members and their websites, podcasts, and social media. This will help our members connect, share ideas, and promote each other’s work. We’ll provide access to a spreadsheet with this information in our next newsletter. Please fill in the members-only Google form linked in the March newsletter if you’d like to participate.

Showcase Your Writing

Write for the CWG blog! We’d love to revive the blog as a showcase of member writing. We have a survey for members who would like to help with this project as a monthly writer and/or editor. We’re also seeking blog committee members. Please fill in the members-only form linked in the March newsletter, and our CWG blog project manager, Katelin Cummins, will be in touch.

Social Media Help Wanted

We could really use a volunteer or two to assist with social meda. Currently we have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and MeWe. We also have some software to help with certain social media scheduling. We’d like to post about twice per week, plus engage with our followers. Interested? Contact information is available in the March newsletter.

 

Testimonials Wanted!

Would you like to share a brief (max 25 words) testimonial like the one above about the Catholic Writers Guild for our social media promotion? This could be a general testimonial or something about our conferences, awards, Seal of Approval, critique groups, or other activities. Contact information is available in the March newsletter.

CWCO Wrap-up

Our pitch sessions were a great success! To clarify last month’s update: Twenty-seven pitches resulted in manuscript requests. An additional eleven pitches sparked some interest that may result in a later request. Thanks to all of those who coordinated and participated! If you attended the conference, you should have received email links to the recorded sessions. If you did not, please let Carolyn know.

Ohio Writers: Let’s Start a New Chapter

We’re looking for writers interested in starting a Catholic Writers Guild Chapter in the Cincinnati/Dayton Area. Contact information is available in the March newsletter.

Catholic Writers Conference Live 2022

Mark your calendar and make your reservations! Our live conference returns this year, held in conjunction with Catholic Marketing Network’s Momentum 2022 July 25-28, 2022 in Schaumburg, Illinois (same location as last year). Would you take a couple of minutes to fill our this interest survey? It will help immensely with the planning for the event. Thank you!

Catholic Writers Conference Online: February 11-13, 2022

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What is the Catholic Writers’ Conference Online?

A professional, faith-focused writers conference “attended” in the convenience of your own home!

This affordably priced, online conference eliminates the need for costly travel, without sacrificing professionalism. Not only will you receive excellent instruction from some of the top Catholic names in the field today, but you’ll also have the opportunity to pitch your manuscript to publishers from both Catholic and secular markets. All delivered with a Catholic perspective and fellowship.

This is the must-attend online event for Catholic writers!

What do I get?

  • Three days of webinars, delivered with both audio and visual access
  • Workshops for intermediate and advanced writers
  • Topics ranging from finding your calling as a writer to publishing and marketing your book
  • Practical advice and tips you can put to work immediately
  • The opportunity to ask in-depth questions and get feedback from knowledgeable instructors
  • Recordings of all webinars
  • Reference materials from all webinars
  • Networking and socializing between webinars
  • Pitch sessions
  • And something you won’t find anywhere else … emphasis on how our faith informs our writing

How hard is it?

It’s as easy as watching a YouTube video or chatting with Facebook Messenger. In fact, it’s even easier! You’ll receive an email with links directly to the webinars. At the conclusion of each day, you’ll receive another email with the recordings of the webinars to revisit at your convenience.

When is it?

Feb 11-13, 2022, with pitch sessions the week following.

How much does it cost?

$40 for members
$60 for non-members

This year, there is a $5 increase to pay for the webinar software, help defer costs of the summer conference, and support the continuing work of the Guild.

Who’s presenting at the Conference, and what’s on the schedule?

Check out our schedule of workshops, panel discussions, and times for networking and prayer.

Find out about our presenters.

How do I register?

Visit CatholicWritersGuild.org/online-conference and use the sidebar on the right. If you are a Guild member or clergy, contact [email protected] for discount codes.

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