CatholicWritersGuild

The Guild congratulates our members whose books were selected as finalists for the 2025 Excellence in Publishing Awards by the Association of Catholic Publishers! Winners will be announced in June. We're proud of our members' achievements.

At our upcoming live conference: PITCH PRACTICE with Katelin Cummins & pitch session team (mandatory for anyone pitching manuscripts during this conference.) There's still time to reserve an appointment to pitch your book idea to a publisher! catholicwritersguild.org

Our upcoming conference lineup includes "Hook, Line, and Sinker: Nailing the First Page to Make Your Reader Keep Turning." Gabriella Batel dissects the pivotal components of a strong opening to a novel. Register: catholicwritersguild.org

At the upcoming CWG Live Conference: Navigating Secular Publishing as a Catholic Author. @LoreleiSavaryn has navigated the waters of publishing as a Catholic in a secular market that has shifted away from Christian values. Register: catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

Live Conference Workshop! Reel Easy: A Beginner’s Guide for Authors on Instagram, hosted by Kass Fogle. Discover how to create impactful Reels that resonate with your ideal readers and grow your author platform. Register: catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

At the upcoming Catholic Writers Guild Conference: Panel on Tips for Giving and Receiving Manuscript Feedback. What happens when we disagree with or don’t understand that feedback? And how can we, in turn, provide useful critiques to other writers? catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

CatholicWritersGuild@CatholicWriters Self-Publishing Secrets Amazon doesn’t Want You to Know, hosted by @AmySchislerAuthor at our live conference in Naperville, IL, April 29-May 1! Register today: catholicwritersguild.org/live-conferenc

At our upcoming conference, don't miss Optimizing Your Reach: SEO, Algorithms, Hashtags, Current Trends, Reach vs Engagement. Allison Gingras shares lessons and resources to help you use the powers of social media and online platforms for good! catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

Pre-session for newbies with Amanda Lauer, The CWG is Life-Changing: Why every success in my writing career can be traced back to the CWG. Includes time for Q&A about the CWG and information for first-time conference attendees. Register: catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

At our upcoming live conference, Maria Riley presents“Self-Promotion is Prideful” and Other Lies About Marketing: Maria will help authors understand the ministry of marketing and learn specific tips for marketing. Register today: catholicwritersguild.org/live-conferenc…

Get Tips on Writing a Fiction Series from @TonyKolenc! 7 tips that he’s learned (the hard way) from writing 3 different fiction series. He discusses such items as titling, plotting, and character arcs, as well as marketing and artwork. Register: catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

At this year's Catholic Writers Guild Conference, @carmelamartino, author and writing teacher, will describe her process for selecting her saint squad and provide tips for helping you assemble yours. Register today! catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference

Have you registered yet for our LIVE conference, April 29-May 1? This year's keynote is CWG's own @karinafabian_author! Her topic: Persevering in Your Writing! Sign up today at catholicwritersguild.org/live-conferenc…

Are you planning to pitch a book idea to a publisher at our upcoming Live Conference? Check the Conference page for the list of publishers hearing pitches and the form to sign up for your pitch session! Remember to register early; spaces are limited. catholicwritersguild.org/live-conferenc…

Have you registered? Our Live Conference is only 8 weeks away! Make your arrangements today to join us for fun, fellowship, pitch sessions, and inspiration. catholicwritersguild.org/live-conferenc…

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Live Conference, April 29 through May 1, in Naperville, Illinois! Members: we have a special coupon code just for you. Check the Live Conference tab in Heartbeat for the code. catholicwritersguild.org/live-conferenc…

Only FOUR days until our Online Conference opens! Have you registered yet? It's not too late! Can't attend this weekend, but want to catch the conference sessions on replay? Register now! Catholic Writers Conference Online ~ January 31 – Feb 2 catholicwritersguild.org/online-confere…

Catholic Writers Conference Online ~ January 31 – Feb 2 catholicwritersguild.org/online-confere… 📷 Struggle with the blank page? Have an idea but need to get it to the finish line? Published and need marketing help? CWCO has it all - plus networking, pitch sessions, and more! 📷

Writer? Catholic? What better way to start the year than with a writing conference that’s online. All the great workshops, networking and even pitch sessions from the comfort of your own home! Join us for the Catholic Writers Conference Online: catholicwritersguild.org/online-confere…

Congratulations to the authors whose books received the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval. The seal is a mark of Catholicity and editorial quality, signifying that it’s a good choice for Catholic bookstores. Visit catholicwritersguild.org/.../cwg-announ…