Thanks to Linda Gilden and her team for their leadership for the past years of CCWC. We can’t wait to build on their foundation as we grow into the future!
KEYNOTES
LARRY LEECH
Writing coach of award-winning authors and recently named Editor-in-Chief at Bold Vision Books, Larry J. Leech II has spent more than forty years writing and editing.
He started his career as a sportswriter in southwestern Pennsylvania, where he covered prep sports and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. In 2004, Larry shifted to writing and editing after 2,300 published articles and 13,000 interviews.
Since that time, he has ghostwritten 30 books, edited more than 400 manuscripts, and coached hundreds of authors through the writing and publication process
KATE ANGELO
Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Angelo once sold a lion to a circus in Shreveport after her mom realized lions weren’t great house pets. Growing up, she was a bookworm, dog groomer, exotic pet wrangler, horse trainer, cowgirl, and teenage pool shark. After aging out of foster care, she cultivated her inner computer nerd and worked as a web programmer, but during a visit to Australia, she encountered Jesus and left the corporate world to pursue a life in ministry.
LINDA GOLDFARB
INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER
As an award-winning, multi-book author, international speaker, certified personality consultant, professional actress, board-certified Christian life coach, audiobook narrator, and talk radio veteran, Linda has logged thousands of hours influencing lives worldwide. She’s the award-winning host of the Your Best Writing Life podcast, the Staying Real About Faith & Family podcast, clarity and mindset coach for The Biblical Nutritionist Academy, a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, emcee of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and co-founder of the LINKED® Personality Assessment.
DANA AND COURTNEY Will be back to lead in worship!
SPONSORS
MARCH 6-7, 2026
CONFERENCE LOCATION:
PELHAM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
2720 S Old Hwy 14, Greer, SC 29650
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION & ENCOURAGEMENT FOR:
Fiction • Nonfiction • Article writing • Humor
Children’s writing • Mechanics of good writing
TIPS & GUIDANCE FOR:
Book Proposals • Social Networking
Marketing • Pitching to Editors and Publishers
Now is the time to realize your dream of being a published author. If you are a new writer who wants to learn how to break into the publishing world, or an experienced writer looking for new markets and wanting to network with other writers, this conference is for you. All writers can benefit from two days of learning, fellowship, worship, and encouragement.
Everyone has a story and it’s time to tell yours. Learn how to do that with excellence. Join us for two information and inspiration packed days as you spend time with editors, agents, publishers, and professional writers. Let them help you explore ways to share your story with others.