CWCO2022

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About This Conference

The Catholic Writers Guild presents its annual online conference. Learn from experts in Catholic writing and publishing both in fiction and nonfiction and network with other Catholic writers of all levels of experience. Get educated, get encouraged, get inspired!
Sessions in this Conference
  • CWCO Opening Prayer
    Friday, February 11, 2022 · 8:30 AM EST
    Get the day started right. Join us to spend a few minutes in prayer and praise
  • CWCO Opening Prayer
    Saturday, February 12, 2022 · 8:30 AM EST
    Get the day started right. Join us to spend a few minutes in prayer and praise
  • CWCO Evening Prayers
    Friday, February 11, 2022 · 9:00 PM EST
    Before we leave, let's gather to give thanks and praise.
  • CWCO Evening Prayers
    Saturday, February 12, 2022 · 9:00 PM EST
    Before we leave, let's gather to give thanks and praise.
  • CWCO Evening Prayers
    Sunday, February 13, 2022 · 9:00 PM EST
    Before we leave, let's gather to give thanks and praise.
  • Pitch Practice
    Friday, February 11, 2022 · 9:35 PM EST
    Get ready to pitch to publishers next week. Have your pitch ready for critique.
  • The Natural and Supernatural Life of a Writer with Julieanne Bartlett
    This talk would explore what needs to be done in the real world and the place that worldly trends and wisdom has, along with what nee... View more
  • Networking
    Friday, February 11, 2022 · 12:00 PM EST
    It's time to get to know each other! Join the conference organizers for an open session of chatting. Bring questions, be ready to tal... View more
  • Make Your Characters Leap off the Page and Into Reader's Hearts with Chris Weigand
    Have you ever read a book and fallen in love with a character? Have you ever read a book and hated the characters? Were they underdev... View more
  • Navigating the Catholic Children's Book Market with Clarity and Intention withTheresa Kiser
    Let's package your children's book accurately to give you maximum clarity during the writing process and the best chance for publicat... View more
  • How to Get Out of the Slush Pile and Land a Contract: with Michelle Buckman
    What does an editor see when looking at your manuscript? Michelle Buckman, longtime editor and award-winning author of seven novels, ... View more
  • Your Talent on Fire! Igniting the Best of Yourself, Every Single Day with Lisa Mladinich
    Learn how to identify your natural talents, grow them exponentially, and leverage them toward your goals, for more confidence and cla... View more
  • Lessons I Learned From My Editors with Anthony Barone Kolenc
    I go through give key writing lessons that I learned through the editing process of my fiction novels at Loyola Press. Using the mist... View more
  • Grounded in Scripture with Deanna G. Bartalini
    If we are to produce good, quality Catholic writing, starting and praying with scripture is a good place to start. This webinar will ... View more
  • The 3 R’s of Selling Your Books with Amy J. Cattapan
    If you are looking to be published in a magazine or want to get your book traditionally published, you’ll need to master the art of c... View more
  • Panel: Fiction's Fiddly Bits with Karina Fabian, Michelle Buckman, & Ann Lewis
    Join Karina and her panelists as they answer your questions about writing fiction. They will cover characters, plot, pacing, idea gen... View more
  • Creating a Story Binder for your Book with Allison DeBoer-Ramirez
    Do you have that brilliant idea for your book brewing in your brain, but are having a hard time getting organized, keeping track of y... View more
  • Write Without Fear. Edit Without Mercy with Rhonda Ortiz
    We know good writers are open to critique, but why is critique so hard to take? This talk will explain the fiction editing process an... View more
  • Networking
    Saturday, February 12, 2022 · 7:30 PM EST
    It's time to get to know each other! Join the conference organizers for an open session of chatting. Bring questions, be ready to tal... View more
  • Legal Issues for Writers with Antony Barone Kolenc
    I have given this talk at several live and online CWG conferences over the past decade. Essentially, I discuss the big-picture legal ... View more
  • Cover Letter Vs. Query Letter: What’s the Difference, When Do You Need Them, and How Do You Write Them? with Amy J. Cattapan
    If you are looking to be published in a magazine or want to get your book traditionally published, you’ll need to master the art of c... View more
  • Networking
    Sunday, February 13, 2022 · 1:30 PM EST
    It's time to get to know each other! Join the conference organizers for an open session of chatting. Bring questions, be ready to tal... View more
  • Panel: Harrowings: Trauma and Darkness in Catholic Fiction with Matthew P. Schmidt, J.B. Toner, and Karen Ullo, and moderator Dr. William Gonch
    Murder. Rape. War. Terrorism. Genocide. Deliberate evil is a fact of our fallen world, and fiction holds the power to help us confron... View more
  • What To Do When Your Publisher Says You Need More Social Media Followers with Emily Ricci
    Congratulations! A major publisher has taken an interest in your work, but there's one catch - they need you to grow a social media f... View more
  • Once I had an Idea with Allison Gingras
    This presentation explores ways writers can revisit previously posted blogs, stories, or articles, as well as your old scribbled note... View more
  • How to Pitch Your Book (and Pitch Crits)
    Saturday, February 12, 2022 · 9:35 PM EST
    Before we leave, let's gather to give thanks and praise.
  • An Author's Guide to Marketing with Donna Heckler
    We know good writers are open to critique, but why is critique so hard to take? This talk will explain the fiction editing process an... View more
  • How Not to Write Preachy Fiction with Jane Lebak
    Congratulations! A major publisher has taken an interest in your work, but there's one catch - they need you to grow a social media f... View more
  • Saturday Networking spillover room
    Saturday, February 12, 2022 · 7:30 PM EST
    Is the other networking room too busy? Join us here!
  • Sunday networking spillover room
    Sunday, February 13, 2022 · 1:30 PM EST
    Is the other networking room too busy? Join us here!

Be sure to register! If you're a Guild member, get the coupon code before signing up. Find it on the membership section of CWCO or on the Facebook group.

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