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Attend the 2025 Write to Publish Conference

By Steve Laubeon December 16, 2024
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If you are thinking about attending a Christian writers conference in 2025, I’d like to encourage you to consider Write to Publish (WTP), held in June in Wheaton, Illinois. This conference has been in operation for over 50 years.

Our agent Dan Balow (who lives in Wheaton) continues his directorship responsibility for WTP and has put together a stellar group of faculty members.

Registration for the June 10-13, 2025 event is open at the link below. (Take advantage of the least expensive early-bird registration discount available through December 31!) Maybe consider making this a Christmas gift for someone.

The 2025 event will feature many top-level industry experts.

The morning plenary speaker is pastor, author, blogger Tim Challies. Evening keynotes will be pastor and author Eric Redmond, authors Tim Shoemaker and Saundra Dalton-Smith, and a special closing message from Becky Antkowiak on Friday.

In addition to thirty workshops over the three days, we will have five morning continuing tracks, each a three-part exploration.

Ann Kroeker – Publishing 101
Zena Dell-Lowe – Master Screenwriting for Hollywood
Saundra Dalton-Smith – Crafting Impactful Nonfiction
Kimberly Woodhouse – Fiction Writing
Becky Robinson – Achieving Book Marketing Success
Athena Dean Holtz and Carol Tetzlaff –  Independent Writing Bootcamp

We have commitments on faculty from Tyndale, David C. Cook, Lifeway, Crossway, Our Daily Bread, Focus on the Family, The Author Conservatory, and Decision Magazine. Plus many literary agents and other highly skilled industry experts.

Each evening, Tuesday through Friday, conference attendees will have an extended time after the evening session to casually sit and talk (and eat snacks) with anyone they want. We will have a dedicated space for our conference attendees, a great place to hang out with one another and with faculty. This has become a favorite part of WTP.

As you may have heard, after eight years of owning the Christian Writers Institute (CWI) and two years operating the Write to Publish conference, I found new long-term ownership for both in Becky Antkowiak, who operates the 540 Writers Community and has been a long-time supporter and servant to the Christian writers community at many conferences. I sold both CWI and WTP to her this last summer and now serve as President Emeritus.

Don’t worry, both Dan and I will be there, having one-on-one meetings, and I’ll be teaching a workshop as well. We look forward to seeing you in June!

If you have any questions, email Dan Balow at dan@christianwritersinstitute.com.

 

NOTE: Don’t let financial limitations prevent you from learning. Check out the information on available scholarships.

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Category: Christian Writers Institute, Conferences

The 2025 Christian Writers Market Guide Is Here!

By Steve Laubeon December 9, 2024
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What are your writing plans for 2025? Is there a new publication where you want to send your article or devotion? Is there a conference you’d like to attend, virtually or in person? Do you need a freelance editor or a literary agent for your project? Experience has taught us that things can change suddenly. The publishing industry is no different. Each year, dozens of agents and editors move …

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Category: Christian Writers Institute

A Year in Review: A Look Back at 2023

By Steve Laubeon January 15, 2024
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It is always a good idea to reflect on the previous year. As those who follow Jesus Christ, we are pressed because the lost world around us is being crushed by the enemy called sin. And yet we should still count our blessings (and as the hymn reads, “name them one by one”). The goodness of God remains unchanged despite attempts to proclaim otherwise. The following is an attempt to review some …

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Category: Agency, Awards, Career, Christian Writers Institute, Encouragement, Historical, Inspiration, Publishing News, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

New All-Access Membership to The Christian Writers Institute

By Steve Laubeon January 23, 2023
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We are excited to announce a new, all-access membership option for The Christian Writers Institute! Keep reading to find out more. _____ In this agency blog, we often encourage you to improve your understanding of the craft and become involved in a writing community. Authors are often surprised to realize that writing isn’t the solitary “sit and stare at the computer screen 8 hours a day” job that …

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Category: Christian Writers Institute

Attend the 2023 Write-to-Publish Conference

By Steve Laubeon October 31, 2022
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I am very pleased to announce that the Christian Writers Institute (CWI) has taken over the operation and management of the venerable Write-to-Publish Conference (WTP) held every June in Wheaton, Illinois. This conference has been in operation for over 50 years, and we are very excited to add this event to the offerings of CWI. After owning and running the event for the last 28 years, Lin Johnson …

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Category: Christian Writers Institute, Conferences

A Big Giveaway for Writers at The Christian Writers Institute

By Steve Laubeon February 15, 2022
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It is time for the annual giveaway over at The Christian Writers Institute (CWI). We love to see Christian writers learn, grow, and succeed in their craft. Again this year, CWI is offering a chance to win Lifetime Access to all the courses currently available on the site, a $2,500 value. This opportunity has been made possible through the generosity of Cec Murphey by creating “The Cecil Murphey …

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Category: Christian Writers Institute, Get PublishedTag: Christian Writers Institute, Get Published, Giveaway

A Year in Review: A Look at 2019

By Steve Laubeon January 6, 2020
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It’s that time of year to reflect on the past year, to learn from our experiences, and to count our blessings. Here are some thoughts on the last tumultuous twelve months. The Industry The publishing industry seems to survive the bad press that loves to find the negative in everything. Each publisher continues to pursue the best content possible. The market is ever-changing, and some really smart …

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Category: Agency, Agents, Awards, Book Business, Book Sales, Christian Publishing Show, Christian Writers Institute, Contests, Conventions, Economics, Encouragement, Marketing, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life, Trends

A Special Giveaway from The Christian Writers Institute

By Steve Laubeon February 18, 2019
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Periodically, I like to let our readers know about some of the special things we are doing to help teach writers via The Christian Writers Institute (CWI). We love to see Christian writers learn, grow, and succeed in their craft. As part of that, CWI is offering you a chance to win a Super Bundle Giveaway. This is the biggest we have ever created! The giveaway comes with thirty-five of the best …

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A Year in Review – a Look at 2018

By Steve Laubeon January 7, 2019
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It is a good thing to periodically take a look at the past, especially as a way to count our blessings. Here are some thoughts on the last twelve months. The Industry The publishing industry continues to pursue the best content possible. Market forces continue to press for the need to find those titles that will bring a return on their investment. Books continue to sell at an incredible pace. In …

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Category: Agency, Awards, Christian Publishing Show, Christian Writers Institute, Encouragement, Podcast, The Publishing Life, The Writing Life

Where Do You Find New Clients?

By Steve Laubeon April 3, 2017
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“As an agent, what percentage of your new clients come from meetings at conferences vs. general email or postal proposals? Can you address the importance of conferences?” Thanks to Scott for the question. It is a good one. Another way to frame it is “Where do you find new clients? Blind submissions or conferences?” The answer, as always, is “It depends.” Meeting someone at a conference is a …

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Category: Book Proposals, Christian Writers Institute, Conferences, ConventionsTag: Agency, book proposals, Christian Writers Institute, writers conferences
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