Oregon Christian Writers Founded in 1963, we are an organization of writers, both amateur and professional, who are Christians. Our members write for both ministry and markets.

“Encourage One Another” Oregon Christian Writers Fall One-Day Conference Multnomah University, 8435 NE Glisan St., Portland OR 97220 (Directions at bottom of page) Saturday, October 13, 2012~8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV 8:30–9:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast, Bookstore 9:00–9:30 Welcome and Introductions: President Mary HakeDevotions:Mary ... Read More »

Let Us Go Up Singing by Eva Gibson, OCW Prayer Team  This week I’ve been reminded of Christian from Pilgrim’s Progress, a book I’ve never read from beginning to end but rather have absorbed scene by scene. Christian is at the foot of the hill called Difficulty. At the bottom is a spring of cool, fresh, pure water. Christian drinks deeply ... Read More »

Oregon Christian Writers presented the spring one-day conference on May 19 at Northwest Christian University in Eugene. Writers had a chance to hear inspiring messages and attend informative workshops on subjects ranging from fiction and niche marketing, to social media and the life of an editor. Read More »

Make a Fresh Start: Fall Conference Workshops by Marilyn Rhoads, OCW Program Coordinator  A. Colleen Coble will present “Layers: Connect with Your Reader.” A novel is much more fun when there is enough complexity to engage the reader. Layers help your fiction reader identify with your characters. Learn the Rule of Three and how to develop your plot with new ... Read More »

The friendships, the inspiration each time we meet, learning the writing craft, and the opportunity to serve … How can I name all the ways OCW has contributed to my life? Of course, all the glory goes to God! Read More »