Insights for your craft and encouragement for your calling as a writer.

The British Christian Writer's Conference returns to Ridley Hall in Cambridge on Saturday 3rd September 2022, with something for every Christian author; new or experienced, indie or traditionally published.

Sessions on:

- How do you create compelling themes and memorable characters that keep your readers coming back for more? Author, editor, and writing coach Andrew J Chamberlain reveals all.

- How to be a genial guest at your reader's table. With nearly fifty years of experience in Christian publishing, Tony Collins shares his wisdom on how to beguile your reader, charm your editor, and attract an agent.

- Building a social media and web presence that's right for you - with Digitial Marketing expert and founder of 'Social Shapes' Jason Smith.

 - Adding value to your offer. Go the extra mile and make your reader feel the love. Also, the secrets of great comedic writing with novelist and writing coach Ruth Leigh.

NEW THIS YEAR:  As a part of our ministry to Christian writers, we are delighted to announce that this year we will have a resident prayer team available to pray for and offer encouragement to you, 

We believe that prayer and encouragement are essential elements of our offer of service to Christian Writers, and I am delighted that Lauren Crook, Senior Leader at Kingdom Living Ministries, and her team are joining us. Attendees will be given an opportunity to book an individual one-to-one prayer slot before the event.

Book your slot and receive prayer for your calling as a writer.

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The conference will again be held in the beautiful setting of Ridley Hall, in Cambridge on Saturday 3rd September. Doors open at 9.15 am with refreshments served from then, the program starts promptly at 9.40 am.

TICKET PRICES: £48 with a 15% discount for members of the Association of Christian Writers and previous attendees of the conference (send us a message if you're an ACW member)

The program will include plenty of breaks for networking and talking to our speaking team. A bookstall will be available with arrangements for delegates to bring their books for sale.

SPEAKERS

Tony Collins started his publishing career nearly 50 years ago at Hodder & Stoughton in 1974. He then trained as a missionary but was unable to go to Brazil as planned because of the health of one of his children. He returned to the world of publishing, where he has since worked for MARC Europe, Kingsway, Monarch, Angus Hudson, Lion Hudson, and SPCK, and has been responsible for starting several imprints including Monarch Books and Lion Fiction. He has published for dozens of distinguished authors, and three of his books have won Christian Book of the Year. He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Christian Writers. He is now Director and Founder at the Tony Collins Literary Agency.

Andrew J Chamberlain is a writer, podcast host, and creative writing coach. He has published fiction and non-fiction traditionally and as an independent author. He is the author of The Centauri Survivors, a near-future first contact novel, and two books in The Masters Series of Christian Thrillers, Urban Angel, and Cain's Redemption. He is the host of The Creative Writer's Toolbelt, the podcast that offers practical, accessible advice on the craft of writing, and The Testimony Podcast, giving people of faith the chance to tell the stories that matter from their lives.

Ruth Leigh is a freelance writer and novelist and is married with three children, one husband, and assorted livestock. She blogs at Big Words and Made Up Stories, Authors Electric, and More Than Writers. In 2021 Instant Apostle published her debut romance novel, The Diary of Isabella M Smugge with a virtual book launch of blogs, champagne, and confetti cannons! This was soon followed by a second book in the series: The Trials of Isabella M Smugge. Ruth describes herself as a 'recovering overachiever' who these days is happy to do the school run in her onesie!

Jason Smith is a freelance digital designer and marketer. He works with businesses and individuals to help them create or improve their online presence. He specializes in social media management, designing and building websites, creating and editing images, and writing content. He has a background in sales, marketing, and account management working in retail, travel, arts & culture, events, and artist management. From a young age, he has loved the arts and enjoys acting, music, and more recently, literature and the visual arts; all of which continue to influence his work. Put simply, Jason is happiest when he is being creative and helping others with their visual branding.