Do you have a message you want to share through writing?

Or do you simply love to write?

Would you like to develop your writing skills, and are you looking for fellowship with other Christian writers?

If so, you’re at the right place. The Northwest Christian Writers Association (NCWA) offers encouragement, networking, and training for writers at every level of experience. Our members and guests come from all over the Puget Sound region—and beyond.

Whatever we write, whether fiction, nonfiction, magazine articles, devotionals, columns, blogs, poetry, or even writing for hire, our desire is to do it with excellence to glorify God through the gifts he’s given us.

Monthly Meetings

NCWA’s September-to-June monthly meetings feature great keynote speakers, a Christian Writer’s Coach training segment, member book launches, opportunities to network with other writers, the chance to share manuscript celebrations—as well as redirections—and much more.

Writers Conference

NCWA Hosts an annual Renewal conference with well-known keynoters, literary agents, acquisitions editors, accomplished workshop presenters and tech trainers, manuscript critique opportunities, book tables, vendors . . . to name just some of what you’ll find.

~ Such a beautiful event! Please join us in 2018 for what is already shaping into a time of inspiration and learning.

upcoming 

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PURE WRITING EXCITEMENT!!!

Coming in the fall:

September 11, 2017 7:00 PM

Carolyn McCready, Executive Editor at Harper Collins and former Harvest House editor. Though fond of story, Carolyn has a special interest in Non-Fiction-- those topics helping people learn from each other and improve lives. She begins the writing year encouraging us with:  "Why Writers Are Our Greatest Hope - a little inspiration, a little practical advice, and a lot of Q & A from a professional editor."

The Christian Writer's Coach segment will be led by Diana Savage as she presents "7 Tips for Writing Sizzling Promo Materials"

October 2 , 2017, 7:00 PM

Jennifer Slattery, multi-published Contemporary real life fiction writer  and founder of Wholly Loved ministries, relates the "Emotional and spiritual restoration in Christ, and the freedom it brings, to the writing life."

  "Jennifer is one of the best editors I've encountered, and brings characters to life with depth and passion." Kathleen Freeman.

November 6,  2017, 7:00 PM

Robert Dugoni, NY Times Bestselling author of over a dozen legal thrillers, including best-selling and award-winning My Sister's Grave, and 2017 award nominated In the Clearing. Robert writes for the general market, and carries with him a strong foundation of faith.

December 4,  2017, 7:00 PM

Jeremiah Webster,  Poet Extraordinaire, inspires us into the  Christmas season with his gifted way of looking at Christ and the beauty of the world. His presentations are adored by poets and non-poets alike.

January 8, 2018, 7:00 PM

Clint Kelly, SPU, much beloved funny man of the NCWA Renewal, Wheaton College keynoter, Author of The Lost Kingdom and more than a dozen other works, rings in the New Year with laughter and inspiration. 

NCWA monthly meetings are held at Eastside Foursquare Church, 14520 100th Ave NE, Bothell, WA