http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/ Catholic Writers Conference en-us Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:22:10 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Catholic Writers Conference Online News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/images/logo.gif http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/ http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=26 The 2012 Online Conference is happening March 17-31. We've extended the dates thanks to feedback from attendees who say there's too much to balance in one week. This year, we'll be holding the forum part of the conference first. From March 17-24, the forums will be open so that you can read, do assignments and get feedback from our fantastic presenters at your own leisure. (Remember, forums are open 24 hours a day, and presenters will be visiting them frequently.) The forums will remain up, but presenters do not need to reply to posts after March 24. March 24-31, we will have only chats. These are scheduled one-hour moderated chats on a variety of topics. We will also be holding pitch sessions and prayer time this week. We're signing up presenters as we speak. If you are a presenter and would like to participate, please register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SXJVLJW. If you have already attended an online conference, then you are registered--you just need to use last year's username and password. If not, you can register now where it says REGISTER in the banner above. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:22:10 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=25 [size=12]The Catholic Writers Conference will be August 3-5, 2011 - in Valley Forge, PA at the Valley Forge Convention Center. It is held in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show. Our conference allows you to connect personally with Catholic publishers and retailers, to show your work, learn the craft and network. This year we are hosting: •workshops on marketing and writing •presentations on marketing and selling your work •in-person pitch sessions •one-on-one sessions (critique, consultations) •idea generation workshops •first national CWG Members meeting (guests welcome, of course) Click here see our schedule. Hotel information is here. And lots of time to walk the trade show floor (which is FABulous). We are also invited to attend all the Catholic Marketing Network events - you don't wanna miss those. All combined daily Mass, rosary, adoration - how can you go wrong? There are also opportunities for CWG members to promote books at our show booth. And CWG will be presenting its first ever CALA Awards for Fiction. A fun time will be had by all. Online registration is now closed. One site registrations are $100 for a 3-day pass and $30 for a 1-day pass. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:08:35 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=24 Registration is CLOSED. If you have not registered for the CWCO 2011, we're sorry we missed you. However, we are not the only free or inexpensive online conference. Google "online writers conference" and you should find others throughout the year. SPECIAL REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL MARCH 15 If you are registered for CWCO 2011, you have the chance to pitch your book to a publisher or to have your stories critiqued. We have limited slots, so special registration is required. You should have received instructions on these as well as on the conference itself; if not, contact karina(at)fabianspace.com. PITCHES: This year, we are blessed to have the folowing publishers available to hear pitches: Our Sunday Visitor (Catholic books) Pauline Press (Catholic books--Children's and adults) Twenty-Third Publications (Catholic books) Harbourlight (Christian fiction) White Rose (romance) MustItUp (multi-genre) Please check under Pitch Sessions above to find their guidelines and register to pitch by e-mailing karina(at)fabianspace.com with PITCH in the subject line. Preference is given to Catholic writers. CRITIQUES: This year, we have three wonderful author/editors willing to critique your stories: Jane Leback: stories up to 5000 words Earl Staggs: First 500 words of a story or novel Arthur Powers: literary stories up to 5000 words To register, e-mail karina(at)fabianspace.com with CRIT in the subject line and which group you'd like to be in. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:40:08 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=23 Below is a chat transcript from the Catholic Writers Guild Chat on Sunday, February 27th Featuring the administrative staff for the Catholic Writers Conference Online. The chat provided information and answered questions about our conference. Feel free to check it out and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to write to us at conference@catholicwritersguild.org. Link to Conference Chat Transcript. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:37:46 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=22 The 2011 Catholic Writers Conference Live will be March 21-27. As usual, we will cover all aspects of writing, publishing and bringing faith into your work. --Forum workshops to hone your skills --On-hour topic chats with experts --Critique workshops (special registration required) --Pitch Sessions (As available--special registration required) Registration for the conference itself is open from now until March 1. If you have registered in the past, you do not need to register again, but check your e-mail Jan 19-21 for special instructions on getting into this year's conference. If you have questions, would like to be a presenter, or want to volunteer, please contact Karina Fabian at karina(at)fabianspace.com Sun, 16 Jan 2011 06:05:21 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21 To register - click below! Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:56:35 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20 Short report of the Catholic Writers Conference Online. First, some general stats: --394 attendees --49 presenters giving 20 forum workshops, 46 chats --12 publishers hearing 66 pitches--54 of which were asked to submit more --seven totally action-packed days (We took Saturday off) --$460 in donations --one person signed up for the live conference; several others have asked about volunteering Highlights: Monday morning exemplified the spirit of the conference. Our first four presentations were no-shows, for various reasons, but that was not why this event sticks with me. Rather, it was the way other people in the audience jumped in with "I know something about that topic!"and took the place of the scheduled presenter. We were able to still have informative chats. Even better, the presenters made up their chats later, so people who attended both got extra info from several points of view. Through the whole week, this spirit of giving of time and talent infused both chats and forums. The crit workshops went very well. People got some expert advice, and in some of the groups, also critiqued each other's work as well. Poets found kindred spirits in Dr. David Craig's crit workshop, and have asked if there's a way to continue their fellowship. I've set them up a forum in the CWG website, but they may decided to do something else instead or as well. Lessons Learned: Pitch sessions didn't go as smoothly as last year, perhaps because we had more people and because of the non-Catholic publishers, which I think confused some folks. Next year, we'll have a checklist people must turn in when they want to register to pitch asking specific questions regarding guidelines, directions, and procedures to ensure they read the material and gave it some thought. Also, I am blogging about the sessions and will post them on the CWCO website for people to read in preparation next year. Again this year, forum workshops got small attendance. Most people said they didn't have time with the chats. Next year, then, we'll extend the conference, but separate the chats and the workshops: Friday-Tues: Chats Monday-Friday: workshops (and pitch sessions) Note that there is overlap on Mon and Tues. This allows presenters who are doing chats and workshops to do both, and keeps people from forgetting the forums when the chats are done. Presenters and authors giving pitches had trouble with the chat room software if they used a Mac computer. We are working on a how-to document for next year. (This is a Java issue, so changing chat room providers will not help.) Thanks to all: Once again, the CWCO was a success, not only in numbers and education, but in the camaraderie and spirit. More than once, I had someone tell me that they'd never known such a group of writers existed, or that they'd felt alone until they discovered this conference, or that the conference has given them much-needed encouragement. That's our goal in the CWCO, and we're so glad that we succeeded. However, we know we didn't do it alone: presenters, moderators and attendees made this the fabulous experience it is. Thank you! Karina Fabian Ann Lewis Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:43:26 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19 Conference Registration is now closed. Please check back for information on our Live Conference coming in August! Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:47:28 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 We've posted a press release about the CWCO. Please feel free to CLICK ON THIS LINK to get the release and post it to your blogs, newsgroups, etc. Let's spread the word! Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:40:32 GMT http://www.catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17 Most critique workshops still have plenty of openings. Take advantage of this opportunity! As of 1:41 pm EST Feb 17, the pitch sessions have the following openings: MacGregor (agent): FULL 23rd: 1 alternate Sophia: 1 alternate Marcher Lord: 2 openings, 2 alternates St. Benedict/TAN: 1 alternate Twilight Times: FULL Thomas Nelson: 1 openings, 2 alternates Our Sunday Visitor (Parish Materials): 4 openings, 2 alternates Our Sunday Visitor (Non-Fiction/Trade): FULL Pauline (Children's): FULL Pauline (Adults/Trade):1 alternate White Rose (romance): 4 openings, 2 alternates] REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN TO ALL. DEADLINE IS NOW FEB 24. WE HAVE ASSIGNED THE EARLY BIRDS WITH SECOND BOOKS TO PITCH THIER SECOND CHOICES WHEN POSSIBLE. Find instructions for registering for pitches here: http://catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=Content&pid=10 We will not hold spots for people who do not follow the directions. Please check the conference calendar and make sure you can meet during your publisher's pitch time. http://catholicwritersconference.com/index.php?name=CPGNuCalendar. 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