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
Karen Ullo
Karen Ullo is the award-winning author of Jennifer the Damned, Cinder Allia, and To Crown with Liberty. She's the editorial director of Chrism Press and holds a MFA in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her husband and two young sons.
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.
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
Reaching Global Audiences: An Introduction to Foreign Rights for Authors
Friday, January 30, 2026 · 3:00 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 Magisterium in the Machine: How AI Can Strengthen - not Replace - Catholic Writers
Saturday, January 31, 2026 · 9:00 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.