The Catholic Writers Conference Online is happening Jan 30-Feb 1, with pitch practice Feb 2-3 and pitch sessions Feb 9-12. It’s $65 for non-members, $45 for members. Register at https://www.bigmarker.com/series/2026-catholic-writers-confer/series_summit.

Here are some of the common questions we get.

1. I can’t make every session. Will there be recordings? We always record unless the presenter asks us not to. We try to publish as quickly after a session as possible, but all will be available after the conference. You’ll use the link that got you into the session, so don’t delete those emails!

• Recordings should be available for several months, and you can see them more than once. However, they are only for conference attendees, so you cannot share or copy them.

2. Will there be handouts or lecture notes? Some presenters will offer handouts. Please keep in mind that, like the recordings, these cannot be reproduced without permission, but they are available for your use. We’ll make those available with the recordings.
3. How do I learn about pitch sessions? Please go to https://www.catholicwritersguild.org/cwco-pitch-sessions. All the details, from publishers and guidelines links to the schedule and signup form, are on that page. Please research the publishers and pick the best fit. We charge for people changing their minds after registering. (It is extra work and often means someone was denied a spot.)
4. I can’t make the conference, but I want to pitch. How can I do that? Please email [email protected], and we’ll send details. We are letting CWG members pitch for $5 and non-members for $10.
5. I’m not sure the online conference is worth it. Where can I learn more about the presentations? Go to https://www.catholicwritersguild.org/online-conference/. We have the schedule, presenter bios, and pitch session information.
6. Do I need to download an app? No. Our BigMarker webinar software does not require you to download anything. That said, it’s a bandwidth hog. It works better with strong internet connections—and you might want to get those in your family to lay off the MMORPGs for the weekend.
7. Where’s the coupon code for members? Dues-paying CWG members get a $20 discount. (That’s half your annual dues back right there!). Go to Heartbeat and look under Members, either in Member-bennies or Online-conference. Clergy and religious sisters and brothers are free. Contact [email protected] for the code.