Beyond the label:
What does it mean to be a Christian writer?
Christian Writer Con ’26
Online Writers Conference – May 8-9, 2026
It’s time for Christian writers to rise up and tell amazing stories.
How do we navigate the gray areas: in business, in writing and still honor God with our stories?
In the publishing industry, “Christian” is a marketing label. What does it mean to fill our lives with Jesus and what will our stories look like?
Join us May 8-9 for an online writers’ conference hosted by The Company. Christian Writer Con ’26 will sharpen your skills and get fired up for a great year of writing!
Do you ever have questions like:
- How do I write gospel themes for unbelievers so that they’ll actually listen?
- How do I bring my own struggles to the page without sounding preachy or making it all about me?
- I’m willing to work hard, but how do I do the right work so I’m not just chasing my tail?
- What does it actually mean to write with Jesus?
We’ve assembled an all-star team of Christian writers to share deeply from their experience. With ten amazing sessions packed into two days, you’ll leave this conference with new skills, new connections, and renewed energy for your writing.
Christian Writer Con invites Christian writers of all ages, skill and experience levels to attend.
Christian Writer Con is all online. No travel. No expensive hotel required. Join live sessions from the comfort of your own home.
“Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.” (Matthew 13:52)
The Three Pillars of Christian Writer Con
Pray
Grow in your relationship with Jesus and understand how your writing fits.
Write
Learn new technique to write impactful stories that draw readers to Jesus.
Publish
Learn new technique to write impactful stories that draw readers to Jesus.
Ready to register? Reserve your seat at Christian Writer Con ’26! The first 100 registrants receive a free conference t-shirt!
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Meet the Faculty
This isn’t the same stuffy old conference. Christian Writer Con presents fresh perspectives from a diverse collection of authors who have proven their expertise.
Brad Pauquette
Bestselling author of The Novel Matrix
Alli Prince
Bestselling author of Call It Consequences
Thirzah
Author of The Adventures in Eldnaire trilogy
Shannon Dunn-Downing
Olympic medalist
and author of Snowboard Girl
Kyle Peters
Author of Every Bush Afire
Noah J. Matthews
Author of Outlaw Blood
Vella Karman
Developer of Fantastical Summer
Richard Scott Morehead
Author of The Master of Robeson County
Michelle Nezat
Host of More than a Song podcast
Lucy Grecu
Managing editor of The Pearl literary magazine
Conference Schedule
Sessions begin at 10am ET. Each session will last for 60-75 minutes, with a short break between sessions.
Day One: Friday Sessions
11:00 am ET
Opening: The Writer’s Path
Brad Pauquette
You can become a professional writer. The only thing standing between you and your dream is a lot of hard work. The key is doing the right work.
12:30 pm ET
The Secret Code of “Yes”
Risks, faith, and growing your writing with God
Alli Prince
What does it actually mean to say “yes” to God? In practical terms, how do we do it and how will my life change?
Alli Prince shares her experience: from chronically ill to bestselling author. The secret: learning to say “yes” when God call.
2:00 pm ET
Writing from a Deep Well
Keys to overflowing with “Christian” stories
Michelle Nezat
If you never mention Jesus, would a reader still see God’s fingerprints on your work?
Not every story needs to be “Christian.” But if we’re operating with the Holy Spirit, our stories will overflow with His presence. Learn specific practices to actively invite Jesus into your life.
3:30 pm ET
Workshop: Anatomy of a Short Story
Write a complete short story like never before
Lucy Grecu & Brad Pauquette
Writing an amazing short story has never been easier. Learn the essential elements of short story writing and put them into practice.
Try it out turn it in a complete short story by Saturday at noon for a chance to win cool prizes! (Did we mention that Lucy Grecu is the editor of The Pearl and is always looking for new authors to publish?)
5:00 pm ET
Dirty Apologetics
How to write gospel themes for an unbelieving audience
Noah J. Matthews
The beauty of allegory is that it begins to teach us before we even know we’re being taught. How do you tell unbelievers about Jesus without scaring them away?
It’s easier than you think. Noah J. Matthews will share specific keys he’s used in his books to connect the gospel message with unbelieving readers.
6:30 pm ET
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Key steps to take an anthology from concept to release
Vella Karman
Do you dream of bringing authors together for an anthology of short stories? Vella Karman, who developed Fantastical Summer, will teach you how to do just that!
You’ll be ready to put out a book that competes with the best!
8:00 pm ET
Author Meet & Greet
Optional Add-on: Mingle with conference faculty
Conference Faculty
Come meet all of the authors and ask questions. Publishing, writing, time management–it’s all fair game.
Limited availability. Not all faculty will be present.
Day Two: Saturday Sessions
11:00 am ET
Growing into a God-sized Vision
Facing obstacles and embracing the process
Kyle Peters
The more you know, the less confident you feel. This is normal!
In our faith and in our writing skills, there’s an awkward relationship between our competence and our confidence. Learning how to navigate those feelings will put you in the best position to keep saying “yes” to the good work God has called you to.
12:30 pm ET
Panel: Honesty vs. Accuracy
How to authentically incorporate real people and events into your stories
Shannon Dunn-Downing, Richard Scott Morehead, & Kyle Peters
What’s the difference between honesty and accuracy? When is it OK to change the details of a true story? When are you required to change the details?
Three panelists will bring their experience sharing real life stories in their work. One devotionalist, one memoirist, and one who wrote a fiction novel based strongly on a real-life friend. Learn how to make hard choices about what to include and what to change.
2:00 pm ET
Bleed on the Page
How to ground your fiction in real life without making it all about you
Thirzah
They say to “write what you know” and to bring yourself to the page. But how do we do that without writing something preachy or something that’s just a thinly-veiled gripe-fest about our friends and family? When hard things are happening in our lives, how do we use that without abusing it?
3:30 pm ET
Beauty and the Beast
Seven Biblical Perspectives on AI for Christian Writers
Brad Pauquette
There’s a lot of talk about AI these days—when is it “just a tool” and when it is dangerous—but what can the Bible show us about how and when to use generative AI?
Brad Pauquette will show you seven Biblical perspectives that relate to AI so that you can make the best decisions for your own writing.
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Full ACCEss:
$109
Registration closes May 6.
All conference attendees receive:
- Access to all live seminars, workshops, and panels!
- One-year access to recordings of all sessions
- Free printable handouts and resources
- Door Prizes
- In-Conference Writing Contest
- Facebook community for live discussion
Don’t miss these bonuses!
First 10 Registrants:
FREE ACCESS
Friday Night Faculty Meet & Greet
All 10 free claimed. Now available for $29.
First 100 Registrants:
FREE CHRISTIAN WRITER CON T-SHIRT
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Upgrades and Add-ons
We don’t play games with the price. There is one price for everyone. That gives you access to all conference sessions, plus one full year of access to all of the recordings. You paid for it, it’s yours to keep!
There are a couple of extra items that you may want to add to your registration to make the most of Christian Writer Con:
Faculty Meet & Greet
Meet authors and publishing professionals in an informal, small group setting. Get personalized advice for writing, querying, and inviting Jesus into your work.
$29
Free for first 10 registrants!
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Personal Coaching
Looking for some one-on-one advice? Need help with a query letter, a writing question, or getting your writing career on track?
Limited availability. Register early and reserve your spot.
Official T-shirt
Look amazing and remind yourself to do the right work and invite Jesus into everything you write. The official Christian Writer Con ’26 t-shirt is only available here.
$25
Free for first 100 registrants!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christian Writer Con look like?
The conference will run with one long day on Friday, and a shorter day on Saturday.
On Friday, sessions run from 11:00am ET to 8:00pm ET. (The option Faculty Meet and Greet will follow at 8:30pm)
On Saturday, sessions run from 11:00am ET to 4:30pm ET.
Each seminar will include an approximately 45-minute instruction, followed by 15-30 minutes of questions and answers, a live activity or exercise, or discussion.
There will be a 15-30 minute break between sessions.
Sessions will include door prizes, optional interactive exercises, and fun trivia.
Is everything online?
Yes! All sessions are online.
You’ll be provided with easy-to-use links to access all of the live sessions and materials. If you have any trouble connecting, our team is available to help!
How do I access the sessions?
All of the sessions are easy to access using Zoom. If you have any trouble, we’re here to help.
When you register for the conference, you’ll also receive a free account with The Company. You can log in at any time to watch the recordings.
Do I have to attend everything?
You are welcome to attend the sessions that you wish. No one takes attendance, and all of the sessions are for your benefit.
Feel free to attend the sessions that interest you most and work with your schedule. If you miss anything, you can come back and watch the recording at any time.
What is “The Company”?
The Company is a premier professional organization for Christian writers.
We help professional and aspiring professional writers live, write, and publish their best stories.
What kind of writers attend Christian Writer Con?
I guess we’ll see, won’t we? 🙂
We expect a great variety of writers to attend. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, young or old, there will be a lot of great instruction to help you keep moving forward on your journey as a writer.
At The Company, we work with writers of all types. From ambitious homeschooled high schoolers to retirees, and everyone in between. Most of our members are pursuing professional publication.
All genres are welcome. As long as you profess faith in Jesus Christ alone for your salvation, this is the place for you!
What kind of Christians is this for?
This conference invites all denominations of Christians.
If you love Jesus and want to write great stories, you’re invited. We think you’ll find yourself among friends, and the teaching will fire you up for your writing.
What if I don’t have a Facebook account?
The Facebook group is an optional feature for additional discussion with other attendees. If you do not have a Facebook account, you can still access all of the sessions, exercises, etc.
Are scholarships available?
Yes! We are here to build up the body of Christ, and we don’t want cost to be a barrier to anyone. Need-based scholarships are available. Contact us at info@writers.company for more information and to apply.
Can family members attend with me?
Yes! If you live in the same house as another writer, you may share one screen and attend the live sessions together.
We ask you to please not share access codes with anyone outside of your household and to only access the live content on one screen at a time.
What if I can’t make it to all of the sessions?
You are free to attend the sessions that work best for you. All conference attendees will have access to all of the session videos for one year. You can log in and watch the sessions that you missed at any time. In most cases, only the instructional portion of the presentation will be recorded, not the exercises, activities, or discussion.
Of course you will need to be present if you’d like to ask questions and interact with the presentation. So there is a lot of value to attending the live session! But the recording will be available to you.
I need help. What should I do?
We’re here to help. Simply contact us at info@writers.company with any questions.
How do I register?
It’s now or never. Register now to lock in your bonus offers. Use the button below or visit this link: writers.company/christianwritercon/register-christianwritercon-26/