Christian Writing Conferences to Meet Publishers
Ready 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
January 30-31, 2026 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 27-March 1, 2026 in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference (BLCWC)
March 18-21, 2026 in AL (near Destin, FL)
Mid-South Writers Conference
March 21, 2026 in Memphis, TN
Visions Christian Writers Conference at Mount Hermon
March 27-31, 2026 in Mount Hermon, CA (San Jose)
Northwest Christian Writers (NCWA) Renewal Conference
May 16, 2026 in Seattle, WA
Carolina Christian Writers Conference
March 6-7 2026 in SC
Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
May 25-May 29, 2026 in Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Southern Christian Writers Conference
TBA June 2026 in Birmingham, AL
Write to Publish Conference
June 9-12, 2026 in Chicago, IL
Speak Up Conference
July 9-11, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI
She Speaks Conference
July 17-18, 2026 in Charlotte, NC
Write His Answer (Colorado & Greater Philly Christian Writers
June 17-20, 2026 (Online)
Advanced Writers & Speakers Association (AWSA)
TBA August 2026
(typically located alongside the Christian Product Expo which is in MO 2026)
Kentucky Christian Writers Conference
TBD Fall 2026
Florida Christian Writers Conference
October 21-25, 2026 in Orlando, FL
West Coast Christian Writers
TBD Fall 2026 in Southern 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!