Webinar: 2026 Catholic Writers Conference Online by Catholic Writers Conferences

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About This Conference

2026 Catholic Writers Online Conference
Jesus Live Within Our Words

Jan 30-31 and Feb 1
Pitch sessions: Feb 9-12

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Meet The Presenters

Roxane B. Salonen

Roxane B. Salonen, Fargo, North Dakota (“You betcha!”), is a wife and mother of a literal, mostly-grown handful, an award-winning children’s author and freelance writer, and a radio host, speaker and podcaster (“Matters of Soul Importance”). Roxane co-authored “What Would Monica Do?” to bring hope to those bearing an all-too-common cross. Her diocesan column, “Sidewalk Stories,” shares insights from her prolife sidewalk ministry. Visit roxanesalonen.com.
Lisa Livezey

Lisa Livezey writes from Pennsylvania and is the author of Minding Mom: A Caregiver’s Devotional Story (En Route Publishing). A Catholic convert, she holds a BA in Journalism, contributes to Guideposts publications and the National Catholic Register, and serves on the executive team at Heart of the Father Ministries. Lisa’s weekly photo devotions are viewed worldwide and utilized by Visio Divina prayer groups. She enjoys sailing, kayaking, and visiting her grandkids in Scotland.

Sessions in this Conference

Prayers

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 8:30 AM EST
You Have a Gift - Use It

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST
"The Power of Networking: Marketing Your Brand through the Right Connections"

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST
More Than a Worldview: Writing Catholic Sci Fi/Fantasy

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM EST
Panel: What to Do When the Story Won't Work

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 1:30 PM EST
All About Author Visits

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 4:30 PM EST
Novels on a Napkin

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
How to Develop a Captivating Plot

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM EST
Branding for the Soul: How to Create a Faithful + Authentic Author Platform

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 9:00 PM EST
Evening Prayers and Social

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 10:30 PM EST
Morning Prayers

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 8:30 AM EST
The Pros, Cons, and How-tos of Writing Work-for-Hire Children’s Books

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 10:30 AM EST
Writing a Series

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM EST
AI Language in Traditional Publishing Contracts

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 1:30 PM EST
Tips on Relevant Religious Writing

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST
Panel: Writing Challenges: Making Time and Overcoming Blocks!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 4:30 PM EST
Character Arcs and Roller Coasters in a Four Act Structure

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
How to Avoid Social Media Burnout as an Author

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM EST
Substack for Catholic Writers: Build Community, Not Just a Platform

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 9:00 PM EST
Evening Prayers and Social

Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 10:30 PM EST
Making and Responding to Legal Demands

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM EST
Why Agents and Editors Are Saying No to Your Work

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 1:30 PM EST
Panel: Self Publishing

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST
Catholic writers: Your best work starts with your lived faith.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 4:30 PM EST
DOs and DON'Ts for Critiques and Beta Reads

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
What an Editor Looks for in a Manuscript

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM EST
Screenwriting

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 9:00 PM EST
Evening Prayers and Social

Sunday, February 1, 2026 · 10:30 PM EST
2026 Pitch Practice Session 1

Monday, February 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST
2026 Pitch Practice Session 2

Monday, February 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
Reaching Global Audiences: An Introduction to Foreign Rights for Authors

Friday, January 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM EST

2026 Catholic Writers Conference Online

About This Conference

Meet The Presenters

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