West Coast Christian Writers Conference

THE DEEP AWAITS YOU
He said, “Throw the net off the right side of the boat and see what happens.”
They did what he said. All of a sudden there were so many fish in it, they weren’t strong enough to pull it in.

(John 21:6 MSG)

West Coast Christian Writers Mega-Conference 2021 will cast a vision of hope for the future, and challenge you to “cast your net” into the deep in obedience to Christ, in order to fulfill your calling as a writer.

This exciting event is filled with incredible keynote addresses, workshops, mentoring circles, and more. To ensure the well-being of our participants, our 2021 conference will be a virtual event. As always, our faculty includes some of the premier agents, editors, marketing and business experts, and authors from the Christian publishing industry. To view our full faculty and workshop lineup, please visit our website https://westcoastchristianwrit...

REGISTRATION RATES

General Registration: $179

Your registration pass includes all keynote addresses (live) and workshops (pre-recorded), plus access to our private WCCW Conference Facebook Group and fun interactive Zoom events. Add-ons: Coaching circles and appointments are available for an additional charge (see below).

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & GENERAL SESSIONS

We’re thrilled to have distinguished authors Vivian Mabuni and Marlena Graves as our keynote speakers! Marlena’s keynote talk will be available in both English and Spanish. The two general sessions will be live on Zoom video at 9 am Pacific Time on Friday and Saturday, and will include a conference opening, orientation & instructions, keynote talks, and more.

WORKSHOPS

We offer over fifty workshops covering a wide range of topics, each taught by an expert in the industry. These will be presented by pre-recorded video that you can watch during the conference (February 26 & 27) and for six weeks afterward (through April 10, 2021).

Add-on: COACHING CIRCLES (Pre-conference day)

NOTE: Circle Registration closed February 12.

Coaching Circle Ticket: $99

On February 25, a pre-conference day, we’ll offer Coaching Circles. These small groups (max 8 people) will meet live online all day with a faculty member for intensive, interactive instruction in a specific topic. Included in your circle will be a one-hour Round Table group meeting with an editor or agent, where each participant will have the opportunity to ask questions or brainstorm in a no-pressure environment. If you are interested in the professional author circle with Cheri Gregory, please register and then complete an application here; we expect the professional circle to sell out quickly.

SPECIAL: If you're a serious writer, consider the "CAREER CIRCLE" for writers who are consistently publishing. Features the latest info from industry experts, along with networking, Q&A, and goal setting. Faculty: Cheri Gregory (host), Mary Demuth (Agent), Suzanne Woods Fisher (Bestselling author), Kathleen Kerr (Harvest House Publishers), and Jon Drury (Conference Founder).

Add-on: APPOINTMENTS: COACHING & CRITIQUE (individual)

Individual Sessions: $40

Would you like feedback on your writing from a published author? You’ll have the opportunity to submit a writing sample in advance. A faculty member will meet with you online or by phone for thirty minutes to give you feedback and discuss next steps for you and your writing.

NOTE: Coaching & Critique Registration has ended because the deadline for manuscript submissions to the coach was February 7.

Add-on: APPOINTMENTS: ROUND TABLES (group)

NOTE: Round Table Registration will close February 19.

Group Session: $25

How would you like to meet with an editor, agent, or published author in a no-pressure environment? Round Tables are a unique perk to WCCW. You can meet online in a small group (max 8 people) with an industry professional to ask questions or brainstorm. Round Tables will be conducted live online at 1:00 p.m. on February 26 and 27 for one hour each.

Add-on: APPOINTMENTS: AGENT & EDITOR PITCHES (individual)

NOTE: Agent & Editor Appointment Registration has ended.

Individual Sessions: $40

The opportunity to connect with agents is an important part of our WCCW Conference. Our faculty includes some of the top editors and literary agents in the industry. You will have the opportunity to make fifteen-minute individual appointments with an editor or agent (conducted by phone or online). IMPORTANT: Be sure to research what agents and editors are looking for (this info is listed on WCCW's website).

COMMUNITY

West Coast Christian Writers is all about community! We’re planning fun interactive events via Zoom and our private conference Facebook Group, because we want you to meet other writers on the journey.

REFUNDS

General registration tickets are non-refundable. Coaching Circle and Round Table registrations are fully refundable up to thirty (30) days prior to the conference (Monday January 25, 2021). Refund requests inside thirty days to the conference will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.