Annual Christian Writing Conferences

Ready to meet fellow Christian writers?

Want to pitch your book idea to a traditional publisher?

The best places to do that are at the Christian writing conferences held every year.

Publishers and literary agents will be there to host 15-minute appointments with authors and writers to pitch their book proposals.

Here's a list of conferences that I know of that offer an opportunity to attend and book those appointments to pitch your Christian nonfiction proposal or idea. I'll be sure to keep it updated for you!

Be sure to scroll to the end for more tips and if you know of other conferences I missed or have some inside scoop on any of the ones I’ve mentioned, I’d love to hear.

Christian Writing Conferences for Nonfiction Authors

Novel Marketing Conference
TBD January 2027 in Austin, TX
While Novel Marketing is not just for Christian authors, many attend as the host, Thomas Umstattd Jr. also hosts the Christian Publishing Show.

Asheville Christian Writers Conference
Feb 19-21, 2027 in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC 

Hope*Story Conference
February 19-20, 2027 in Charlotte, NC

Mid-South Writers Conference
TBD March 2027 in Memphis, TN

Texas Christian Writer's Conference
March 22-25, 2027 in Navasota, TX

Visions Christian Writers Conference at Mount Hermon 
March 19-23, 2027 in Mount Hermon, CA (San Jose)

Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference (BLCWC)
April 7-10, 2027 in AL (near Destin, FL)

Northwest Christian Writers (NCWA) Renewal Conference
May 16, 2026 in Seattle, WA

Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
May 25-29, 2026 in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC

Write to Publish Conference
June 9-12, 2026 in Chicago, IL

Cascade Christian Writers Conference
June 14-17, 2026 in Canby, OR

Write His Answer (Colorado & Greater Philly Christian Writers
June 17-20, 2026 (Online)

Southern Christian Writers Conference
June 19-20, 2026 in Birmingham, AL

Speak Up Conference
July 9-11, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI

Winona Christian Writers Conference
July 16-18, 2026 in Winona Lake, IN

She Speaks Conference
July 17-18, 2026 in Charlotte, NC

Advanced Writers & Speakers Association (AWSA)
July 31-August 2, 2026 in St. Charles, MO
(typically located alongside the Christian Product Expo)

Carolina Christian Writers Conference 
October 1-2, 2027 in SC

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference
October 15-17, 2026 in Elizabethtown, KY

Florida Christian Writers Conference
October 21-25, 2026 in Orlando, FL

West Coast Christian Writers
November 4-6, 2026 in Roseville, CA

Helpful tips for deciding on attending a conference

Here's some tips that might be helpful as you start looking into these Christian writing conferences.

Sign up for the conference's email list. That way you'll be the first to know when registration opens and you can start saving money for your conference ticket and travel expenses and grab your literary appointment!

Wondering how to prepare your book proposal and calm your nerves before your appointment? Check out these tips from literary agent Barb Roose.

Check out the scoop on each conference (even if it's past). Ask yourself if the timing is right, if the price fits your budget, and if the location is somewhere you can travel to.

Ask your writing friends or writing communities about them. It helps to hear what past attendees liked or didn’t like about the conference.

Pray over your choices and ask God for His direction. Just like each of our books is unique, each of us is unique and are needs for learning about publishing options and pitching our books and learning from others are all unique.

Join the conference Facebook group. If there is one, join to start networking. It’s so much fun to meet your online friends in person!

If you know of other conferences I missed or have some inside scoop on any of the ones I’ve mentioned I’d love to hear!