Thank you to all who came to the
2015 Faith & Culture Writers Conference:
ROUGH DRAFT: from blank to beautiful!
** Our vision: Bringing together Men and Women, both New and Established Voices, from Diverse Cultures, Occupations, and Seasons of Life, the Faith & Culture Writers Conference is a one-of-a-kind Community of Creatives.**
The theme of our 2015 Gathering is Rough Draft: from blank to beautiful.
We want to inspire, connect and equip both Fiction and Non-Fiction Writers, Authors and Bloggers as well as other Creatives and Artists to Dare, to Risk, to Dream, to live out their creative calling, and then see where God would take their words and story and art. We want to give artists permission to create, permission to not have to be perfect, permission to not compare their work with others. Permission to just Be. Because Your Story Matters.
This year, we have EXPANDED our event by adding our NEW! BREATHING SPACE-A Mini RETREAT experience during the day on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring Keynote Speakers Nish Weiseth, author of Speak and Founding Editor of A Deeper Story, and Seth Haines, plus 12 Breakout Sessions to choose from; then after lunch, there will be writing/inspirational/sharing time in three small groups led by Seth Haines and Brooke Perry, Karen Zacharias Spear, Romal Tune and Tony Kriz, with feedback and a reading.
Then, our Conference continues Friday evening April 10, 2015 and the following day, Saturday, April 11, 2015, with featured speakers William Paul Young, Emily P. Freeman, Romal Tune, Phil Long, Tony Kriz, Cornelia Seigneur, and music by Sunia Gibbs, plus 25 breakout sessions to choose from with speakers like Shane Blackshear, AJ Swoboda, Chip MacGregor, Carolyn McCready, Bob Welch, Micah J. Murray, Karen Zacharias Spear, Matt Mikalatos, Elizabeth Chapin, Alia Joy Hagenbach, and MORE! Our special lunch time music is by Enric Sifa.
Prices
Pre-Registration Prices – REGISTER NOW! (These Prices are Pre-Registration prices. Walk-In Prices will be in affect on day of event.)
- NEW! (Pre-Reg.) Total-Attender Conference Pass (INCLUDES: “Breathing Space-A Mini-Retreat” Friday 4-10-15 during the day & Conference Ticket, Friday evening thru Saturday 4-11-15) – $209. (Lunches included)
- (Pre-Reg.) Conference Ticket (Friday evening 4-10-15 thru All Day Sat 4-11-15) – $149 (Lunch included)
- NEW! “Breathing Space-A Mini Retreat (Friday 4-10-15 During the Day Only) – $ 100 (Lunch included)
- Literary Agent/Acquisition Editor Appointments (Saturday, April 10, 2015 only)- $15 each.
- Student Pass (Conference & Pre-Conference Mini Retreat) – $99 thru Day of Conference, then walk-in Student prices in affect. (Email: faithcultureteam@gmail.com for access code)
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Location
The sponsoring host of the 2015 Faith & Culture Writers Conference is Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon. WPC is a Christ-centered, urban, liberal arts college dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. WPC is committed to being in the city and for the city, engaging art and culture in ways that allow our lives and the places we live to flourish.
For more information about WPC, click here.
Agents / Writing Mentor / Spiritual Mentors
Have a book project you’d like to pitch? Interested in meeting up with a Literary Agent and Acquisitions Editor? Sign up to meet with an agent or editor who can provide you with feedback on pitches, critique on your manuscript idea, and maybe even connections on a publishing deal! Each 15 minute session is $15. [NOTE: Check availability. Agent appointments selling out.]
If you just want some feedback, ideas for your writing progress and constructive criticism on your work, sign up for a session with a writing mentor. This is a great way to meet with an experienced and accomplished writer, and learn how to better your craft!
New this year! We have found that God is doing amazing things at our conference and it is more than just about writing. We want to provide a safe space for you to talk about your spiritual life. Sign up to meet up with a spiritual mentor. Spiritual mentors serve as a guide and companion, helping you process, understand, and develop spiritual and vocational callings.
Please note that we have limited number of agents and mentor appointments available, so sessions are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis. And, You must be registered for the conference in order to register for an agent/editor/mentor appointment. These are only offered on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Register for Limited Number of Agent/Editor slots
Creative Spaces
NEW! This year we are adding Creative Spaces to our mingling large group area where attendees and speakers can reflect on their experience and life at various art stations. We are bringing in working artists to complement these areas.
Faith & Culture Writing Contest
THE WRITING CONTEST IS CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS. WE WILL ANNOUNCE OUR WINNERS ON SATURDAY APRIL 11, 2015 AT THE CONFERENCE. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUBMITTED THEIR WORK.
Questions? Contact us at fcwc.writing.contest@gmail.com
Accommodations
Click here more information about our Preferred Conference Hotel, Ramada Inn located close to Warner Pacific with shuttle service available. Our special rate of $ 69 is available only to our conference attendees. Limited spaces.
Questions? Contact us at faithcultureteam@gmail.com