Ready

to Finally

Publish your book?

As a writer, do you ever

– feel disconnected and alone,
– worry whether your writing is any good, or
– wonder which publishing path is best?

We’ve got you.

You belong with us.

Come explore your publishing possibilities. Drill down your goals. Map your journey. Build relationships you need to succeed.

Want a writing conference where you’ll experience a warm welcome, high-caliber education, fantastic connections, and access to publishing industry leaders and experts?

Write to Publish is where you need to be.

Join us: June 9–12, 2026, in Wheaton, IL.

Write to Publish is one of our favorites . . . we always find such great writers.

Jesse Florea

Focus on the Family, Editor-in-Chief, Magazine Group Content Development

Connection

Find your place in a community of talented writers.

Pitch your manuscript to agents, editors, and industry leaders who want to see you succeed
Plug in to a network of resources and opportunities
Prepare for a lifetime of collaboration and friendship with other writers

Education

Hone the skills necessary to become a best-selling author.

Enrich our growing community.

High-caliber classes with industry experts
Hands-on workshops to perfect your book proposal
How to sell 1000 books a month

Options

Choose your personal path to publication.

Clarify your goals for writing
Consider every possibility for getting your writing into the hands of the reader who needs it most
Create a personal map of next steps in your publishing journey with advice from editors and educators who truly care

THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE

YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.

Join us for Write to Publish — June 9-12, 2026 — Wheaton, IL

Black

Friday Sale

Don’t Miss the Lowest Price of the Year!
Black Friday prices good through Nov 30.

Your Write to Publish Comprehensive conference ticket includes:

4 Motivating Keynotes
3 Inspiring Plenary Sessions
30+ Classes and Workshops
6 Intensive Continuing Classes
2 15-minute Meetings (Agent/Editor/Publisher)
Catered Intentional Connection Sessions
Industry Resources Expo
All Meals (Tuesday Dinner to Saturday Breakfast)
Four Nights’ Lodging*

*Yes, really: the all-inclusive price includes lodging!

Black Friday Ticket Prices (SAVE $250 off regular price):

Comprehensive Single (registration, meals, lodging): $899
Comprehensive Double (registration, meals, lodging): $799
Commuter ticket (registration & meals, NO LODGING): $599

Limited Seating Optional Add-ons:

How to Sell 1000 Books a Month: $50
Book Proposal Workshop: $30

Intensives

Find your place in a community of talented writers.

The Art of Fiction
Writing for Children
Elevated Nonfiction
Screenwriting 101
Master Your Online Marketing
Traditional, Hybrid, Indie, Oh, My—Understand Your Publishing Options

Breakouts

How to Write for Focus on the Family, Our Daily Bread, Lifeway, and more
Tech, Design, AI, Podcasting
Design for Writers
Writing for Women, Men, Kids, YA
Bible Studies, Inspirational
Developing a Book Beginning to End
And More

Add-Ons & Extras

Perfect Your Book Proposal
Sell 1000 Books a Month
See CS Lewis’s Wardrobe and Tolkien’s writing desk
Visit the Billy Graham Museum
Schedule time in the Wade Center archives (contact WC directly)

I’m Ready to Move My Writing Forward!

Faculty & Staff

Learn from the best in the industry!

Amy Voss
Athena Dean Holtz
Becca Schriner
Bob Hostetler
Carol Tetzlaff
Cris Garrido
Dan Balow
David Bennett
Deb Raney
DiAnn Mills
Emma Fulenwider
Janyre Tromp
Jean Wilund
Jenny Cote
Katara Patton
Ken Raney
Larry Leech
Lauren Snowden
Lee Weeks
Linda Howard
Linda Taylor
Matt Jones
Rachel Pfeiffer
Shelley Bacote
Stephanie Rousselle
Steve Laube
Susan Neal
Tim Shoemaker
Twila Belk

And more!

Represented

ChristianDevotions.us
David C Cook
Decision Magazine
540 Writers Community
Focus on the Family
Harper Collins Christian
Jones House Creative
Lifeway
Media Associates International (MAI)
Our Daily Bread
Peachtree Publishing
Penguin Random House Christian
Redemption Press
Steve Laube Agency
Taylor University
Tyndale
Wheaton College
Word Weavers