Where Catholic Writers Meet

The Catholic Writers Guild helps writers hone their skills, build friendships, meet editors and publishers, and more. We’re here to help Catholics who write succeed in their Calling and to spread the word that great Catholic literature is out there.

Coming January 2026

The Catholic Writers’ Conference – Online

Now in its 16th year, this fabulous conference offers presentations and panels from leading Catholic authors, editors, and publishers, networking opportunities, and even pitch sessions.

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Catholic Writers Guild

Building Careers—and Community

New to writing and need to learn the ropes? Published author ready to go to the next level?

Or maybe you’re an experienced author, but are hungry to find other writers that share your love of Christ and His Church?

We are here for you!

The CWG is an international community of writers, editors, publishers, illustrators that write fiction and nonfiction, books and articles…

We gather online and in-person to build each other up in our common goal to please God through our writing.

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Our Blog Posts

Whether you’re new to writing and eager to learn the ropes or a published author ready to ascend to the next level. We are here for you!

Generations and Journeys: A Lesson in Resolve and Encouragement

December 14, 2025

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Pilgrim Tales: God of the Unexpected: A Pilgrim’s Romance

December 13, 2025

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Generations and Journeys: A Lesson in Resolve and Encouragement

December 14, 2025

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Pilgrim Tales: God of the Unexpected: A Pilgrim’s Romance

December 13, 2025

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Join the Community

Get advice. Join a crit group. Ask for prayers. Share a meme. Vent! Our active online community offers more than just writing advice. We build lasting friendships.

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Connect In-Person

From our live writers conferences to writing retreats and local groups, we offer ways to network, build in-person friendships, and write-write-write. Always, we include worship opportunities so we stay connected to our Source of strength and joy.

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Expand Your Talents

Live and Online Conferences

Learn and be inspired by experts in the field of publishing, all of whom also understand the awesome responsibility we have not just as writers but as Catholic writers. Conferences often include mentorship sessions and other opportunities to grow in your skills.

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