2026 Catholic Writers Online Conference
Jesus Live Within Our Words
Jan 30-31 and Feb 1
Pitch sessions: Feb 9-12
Check back for the schedule!
Meet The Presenters
Jane Lebak
Author
Jane Lebak writes books and knits socks. Both are warm.
Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP
Editor, Pauline Books & Media
Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP is the author of The Book That Changed Everything (2023), nominated for an ACP Excellence in Publishing Award; Forgiven: A Guide to Confession and the Examen Prayer (2024); Eli's Quiet Friend (2024); and a forthcoming trilogy of young adult novels. She is an editor for Pauline Books & Media, the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, and is obtaining an MFA in Creative Writing from Lasell University.
Sessions in this Conference
Prayers
Friday, January 30, 2026 · 8:30 AM EST
You Have a Gift - Use It
"The Power of Networking: Marketing Your Brand through the Right Connections"
More Than a Worldview: Writing Catholic Sci Fi/Fantasy
Panel: What to Do When the Story Won't Work
Reaching Global Audiences: An Introduction to Foreign Rights for Authors
All About Author Visits
Novels on a Napkin
How to Develop a Captivating Plot
Branding for the Soul: How to Create a Faithful + Authentic Author Platform
Evening Prayers and Social
Friday, January 30, 2026 · 10:30 PM EST
Morning Prayers
Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 8:30 AM EST
The Magisterium in the Machine: How AI Can Strengthen - not Replace - Catholic Writers
The Pros, Cons, and How-tos of Writing Work-for-Hire Children’s Books
Writing a Series
AI Language in Traditional Publishing Contracts
Tips on Relevant Religious Writing
Panel: Writing Challenges: Making Time and Overcoming Blocks!
Character Arcs and Roller Coasters in a Four Act Structure
How to Avoid Social Media Burnout as an Author
Substack for Catholic Writers: Build Community, Not Just a Platform
Evening Prayers and Social
Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 10:30 PM EST
Making and Responding to Legal Demands
Why Agents and Editors Are Saying No to Your Work
Panel: Self Publishing
Catholic writers: Your best work starts with your lived faith.