At the Texas Christian Writers’ Conference, you can expect learning, connection, and implementation.

Professional Training
Practical instruction from bestselling authors and publishing professionals to help you strengthen your craft, clarify your message, and move forward with confidence.

Interactive Workshops (Learning + Implementation)
You will not just take notes, you will make progress toward your goals. Each day includes a hands-on implementation session where you can choose a strategic focus (craft, platform, or publishing) to work on.

Scroll down for a quick overview of the sessions or jump to the schedule.

The Craft of Writing

Strengthen your skill, voice, and creativity.

Deep POV: Increase the Intimacy Between Your Characters and Your Readers
—Karen Witemeyer

Fiction | Craft
Deep Point of View is one of the most powerful tools to draw readers into your story. Learn practical techniques to heighten emotion, deepen characterization, and strengthen the reader’s connection through interactive exercises you can apply immediately.

Winning Readers with Humor
—Karen Witemeyer

Fiction | Craft
You do not have to be a comedian to write humor that works. Learn how to add warmth, charm, and laugh-out-loud moments in a way that deepens character and keeps readers turning pages—no matter your genre.

The ABCs of Writing for Children
—Annette Marie Griffin

Fiction + Nonfiction | Craft | Children/Middle-grade
A fun, immersive introduction to kid-lit writing. You will learn audience basics, publishing guidelines, and craft skills for writing children’s books—with hands-on elements designed to help you “think like a kid” and write with truth and delight.

How to Write Truth-filled Articles Children Will Love & Editors Will Buy
—Annette Marie Griffin

Nonfiction | Craft | Children
A step-by-step guide to breaking into children’s Christian magazines. Learn how to engage young readers, fine-tune your article, and pitch effectively—plus the opportunity to practice what you learn.

Welcome 2 the Jungle: Character Development / Personalities Workshop
—Joy K. Massenburge

Fiction | Craft | Character & Dialogue
Bring flat characters to life by understanding four core communication styles. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how dialogue reveals personality, sharpens voice, and helps readers connect with characters as if they are real.

The Freedom of Dumping First & Planning Later
—Joy K. Massenburge

Fiction + Nonfiction | Craft
Feeling overwhelmed, cluttered, or stuck? This workshop uses journal writing as a practical way to “dump” mental load, release guilt, and create space for God’s clarity before you plan next steps

Writing in Layers
—Hallee Bridgeman

Fiction | Craft
A practical method for writing faster and stronger by layering story elements in stages. Learn how to build a full-length novel efficiently without sacrificing depth or quality.

The Writer’s Way: Growing Creative Confidence
—Erin K. Casey

Fiction + Nonfiction | Craft
A creativity reset with a faith-driven lens. Rebuild momentum, quiet the inner critic, and establish rhythms that help you show up consistently for the work God has given you.

The Business of Writing

Gain clear next steps for marketing, publishing, and gaining visibility.

Indie-Publish Like a Pro
—Erin K. Casey

Fiction + Nonfiction | Publishing
A practical roadmap for indie publishing with professionalism: timelines, team roles (editing/design), production essentials, distribution basics, and a checklist to help you publish with clarity and confidence.

Publishing Means Partnership
—Jason Fikes

Fiction + Nonfiction | Publishing
A bird’s-eye view of the publishing industry and what it means to become a strong publishing partner. Learn how to think like a professional and position your work for long-term success.

Can You Look at My Proposal?
—Jason Fikes

Fiction + Nonfiction | Publishing
Bring your proposal (or idea in progress) and learn what presses actually care about: title, hook, platform signals, outline, and writing sample. This is a practical workshop designed to help you strengthen the “nuts and bolts” of a solid proposal.

The Blogging Blueprint: Structure, SEO & Strategy That Work
—Ginger Harrington

Fiction + Nonfiction | Platform
Your words deserve more than a quick scroll. Learn how to structure blog posts and podcast show notes for clarity and engagement, improve discoverability through practical SEO, and create a simple workflow that supports consistency.

Grow Your Platform with Lead Magnets That Attract the Right Readers
—Ginger Harrington

Fiction + Nonfiction | Platform
Learn a simple strategy for creating lead magnets that grow your email list and attract the right audience. You’ll explore formats that work, examples, repurposing ideas, and where to place and promote your lead magnet for real results.

Growing an Engaged Newsletter List
—Hallee Bridgeman

Fiction + Nonfiction | Platform
Learn how to grow and maintain an active newsletter list, build an onboarding drip campaign, and create newsletters that subscribers actually open and engage with—plus “extras” and special features that keep readers connected.

Called to Share: Broadcasting & Podcasting for Kingdom Impact
—Larissa Traquair

Fiction + Nonfiction | Platform
Explore how podcasting and live broadcasting can extend your writing ministry, deepen audience connection, and help you steward your message with faithfulness. You’ll walk away with clear first steps and a framework for choosing the right platform.

Build Momentum with Book Tours
—Brenda A. Haire

Fiction + Nonfiction | Platform

Not sure where to start with book tours—or how to keep going without burnout? In this breakout session, discover how strategic book tours can help launch or extend the life of your book, increase sales, and build genuine connections with readers.

Brenda walks authors through practical, realistic steps to plan, promote, and pace a book tour that fits their season of life and supports long-term momentum. You’ll learn how to evaluate opportunities, align tours with your goals, and use book events as a meaningful part of your broader publishing strategy.

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