Hello, Christian Writer’s Den friends. This is our monthly Opportunities issue, so let’s see if we can help you get published! Let’s start with writing opportunities compiled just for you.
1. Bethany House Miraculous Answers to Prayer Call-out deadline has been extended to January 31, 2016!
2. Donna Goodrich is working on a caregiver book. While it will include inspiration, devotionals, and humor, she also wants practical information to help caregivers find their way in the labyrinth. You can get guidelines for that project by emailing Donna at: msencourager [@] cox [dot] net
3. Cat Fancy writer’s guidelines
4. Wisconsin Trails writing guidelines
5. DollarStretcher.com writing guidelines
6. Blue Ridge Country editorial guidelines
7. AmericanCatholic.org writing guidelines
8. Working Mother writers guidelines
9. Astronomy Magazine article submission guidelines
10. Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine writers’ guidelines
11. Lots of writing opps and contests listed at Christian Writers Submission Information by Sally Clark
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If you’re serious about writing and speaking, you’ll be serious about attending
conferences.
When I first started this writing journey, I didn’t have money for conferences, so I asked my family and friends to contribute to my conference fund rather than giving me gifts for Christmas, birthday, Valentine’s Day, anniversary, and Mother’s Day. That went a long way towards my conferences. You might want to try it, too.
Here’s a list of upcoming writing and/or speaking conferences. Make your plans now to attend at least one conference a year. You wouldn’t expect to get a job without being prepared and qualified, would you? You can be sure your chances of publication increase with your training and experience in writing as well.
1. Weekend with the Writers: January 29-30, 2016, Greenville, SC
2. Writers Advance Boot Camp / Asheville Christian Writers Conference: February 19-21, 2016, Asheville, NC (I’ll see you there!)
3. Florida Christian Writers Conference: February 24-28, 2016, Leesburg, FL
4. Carolina Christian Writers Conference: March 11-12, 2016, Spartanburg, SC
5. Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference: March 18-22, 2016, Mount Hermon, CA
6. Mid-South Christian Writers Conference: March 19, 2016, Colliersville, TN
7. American Christian Writers Mentoring Retreats begin in April: Various locations and dates
8. Write2Ignite for Writers of Children’s Literature: April 1-2, 2016, Tigerville, SC
9. Orange County Christian Writers’ Conference: April 15-16, 2016, Fullerton, CA
10. Colorado Christian Writers Conference: May 11-14, 2016, Estes Park, CO
11. Northwest Christian Writers Renewal: May 13-14, 2016, Redmond, WA
12. Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference: May 22-26, 2016, Ridgecrest, NC (I’ll see you there!)
13. Write to Publish: June 8-11, 2016, Chicago area
14. West Virginia Writers Conference: June 10-12, 2016, Ripley, WV
15. New England Christian Writers Retreat: June 17-19, 2016, Hamilton, MA
16. St. David’s Christian Writers Conference: June 22-26, 2016, Grove City, PA
17. Christian Communicators Conference: August 24-28, 2016 The Billy Graham Training Center at The
Cove, Asheville, NC. Registration will open in March. (I’ll see you there!) Please note: The 2016 conference isn’t uploaded quite yet, but it will be soon! Please don’t register yet. 
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Vonda
