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

Vijaya Bodach

Vijaya Bodach is a former scientist who left the fascinating world of microbes and molecules for the most challenging job in the world—motherhood. She has published 100+ books and magazine articles, stories, and poems primarily for the school and library market. After converting to Catholicism, Vijaya was compelled to write BOUND, her first pro-life novel. To learn more, visit: https://vijayabodach.blogspot.com
Jane Lebak

Author

Jane Lebak writes books and knits socks. Both are warm.

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

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