From the earliest of times, God has called upon his people to write down a message for the benefit of future generations. Some brought words of warning or rebuke, while others conveyed encouragement or comfort. In every age and nation, including our own, faithful believers have come forward to answer that call. Is this you?
The Antelope Valley Christian Writers’ Conference is quickly becoming the annual event of choice for aspiring writers in and around Southern California. The attendance at our springtime gathering has nearly tripled, from our first conference in 2006 to the fourth in 2009. Our faculty are among the finest and most experienced in the business. Clearly, the Lord has blessed our efforts, and we feel confident that he will continue to do so in the future.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner – a seasoned professional – or somewhere in- between, this may be for you. If you enjoy writing, and you’d like to learn how the publishing business works, you are welcome to attend.
What’s Your Story?
As we know, God gives different gifts to different people. For some, they feel called to preach. For others, they travel far and wide as missionaries. Some serve God with music, others with gifts of bookkeeping or teaching or administration. We may have different roles, but we all share the same mission to serve God and his people.
What is it that inspires you to write? Is it history, or romance, or theology, or mystery? Do you enjoy writing sci-fi, or fantasy? Or perhaps you feel moved to write the proverbial Great American Novel. So please don’t be misled by the name of our conference: We are Christians who write, but most of us don’t write about religious themes.
Clearly, writers are a unique breed. We have a passion to take a simple story and build it into a finished product that will inspire others. For some it may be a lucrative full-time career. For others, it's a rewarding pastime. But wherever you come from - and wherever you want to go - we are all motivated by the simple joy of telling a story.
We can help you get there.
You will have the opportunity to interact with professional writers and editors, and attend workshops in a wide array of creative categories. Together, we can help you take your writing to the next level, the best it can be.
Receive a personalized professional critique on your latest writing project.
Bring your laptop computer and take advantage of our wireless Internet connection.
Complimentary refreshments, a continental breakfast, and a buffet lunch will be provided. Several budget-priced hotels are in the local area for your convenience.
We hope you will seize this opportunity to gain fresh inspiration for your writing, and perhaps a little encouragement for yourself as well.