Catholic Writers Conference Live 2018 Coming to Lancaster, PA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Rebecca Willen, rwillen@outlook.com
[Lancaster, Pennsylvania] July 5, 2018 – The Catholic Writers Guild (CWG) is hosting Catholic Writers Conference Live (CWCL) July 31 – August 2, 2018, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network (CMN) Tradeshow. The CWCL, celebrating its 10th anniversary, provides writers, artists, editors, and illustrators opportunities for networking; workshops on writing, publishing, and marketing; pitch sessions; critique sessions; and more.
Attendees have access to the CMN Tradeshow floor, allowing interactions with publishers, vendors, and bookstore owners from across the country. Also in conjunction with CMN, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Adoration, and recitation of the Rosary will be offered. Marian priest Father Donald Calloway, MIC, will deliver the keynote presentation, “The Power of a Book.” Presenters include Celeste Behe, Regina Doman, Gary Zimak, Lisa Mladninich, Nancy Ward and many more.
- Attendees are invited to mingle with old and new friends at a game night and social on Tuesday evening.
- Separate critique sessions will be offered for poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
- Pitch sessions are planned with publishers Ave Maria Press, Ignatius Press, Marian Press, and Our Sunday Visitor.
- Also new this year, Meals with Mentors are a chance to share food and discuss a topic of mutual interest with a small group.
- Learn more about the Catholic Writers Guild at the annual CWG meeting.
The CWCL is a thoroughly Catholic, always inspirational mingling of industry professionals, brand-new writers, and seasoned veterans across every genre of creativity. Come for new encounters, shared wisdom, and the chance to share your faith and passions with others.
Information about registration, accommodations, and the conference schedule are available online at https://catholicwritersguild.org/live-conference. The event, which will be held at the Lancaster Convention Center, welcomes CWG members and nonmembers alike. Clergy and religious attend for free.
