West Coast

Christian Writers

WHERE WRITERS THRIVE

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 18 – 20, 2023

Roseville, California

ABOUT WCCW

Mission and Vision

West Coast Christian Writers (WCCW) equips and encourages writers of all levels in the craft and business of writing for publication through conferences offering quality instruction, industry updates, community, and personal inspiration.

West Coast Christian Writers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible and will help WCCW continue offering quality conferences, instruction, and programs to further the ministry of writers.

History

West Coast Christian Writers, formerly the Christian Writers Seminar, was founded by Pastor Jon Drury, who directed the seminar as a ministry of Redwood Chapel in Castro Valley. The first Christian Writers Seminar was in 1993 with Ethel Herr as the keynote speaker. Other past keynoters include James Scott Bell, Cecil Murphey, and Francine Rivers. In 2015, Pastor Jon Drury passed the torch to a new team under the leadership of Susy Flory, and the conference was rebranded as the West Coast Christian Writers (WCCW). The conference found a new home at Crosswinds Church in Livermore, but the growing community eventually outgrew the campus. In 2020, WCCW launched an online conference due to the pandemic, and in 2023, will resume in-person gathering at Bridgeway Church in Roseville, CA.  

The WCCW Conference Team

Susy Flory
Executive Director
Sarah Sundin
Conference Co-Director
Dr. Sharon Elliott
Conference Co-Director
Jeanette Hanscome
Community Director
Ginny L. Yttrup
Marketing Director
Lisa Bogart
Hospitality Director
Sarah Barnum
Administrative Director
Jan Kern
Spiritual Care & Coaching Director
Karen Shafer
Conference Marketing Director

The WCCW Nonprofit Board

Susy Flory
Chair
Ginny L. Yttrup
Vice Chair
Sarah Barnum
Treasurer
Dr. Sharon Elliott
Board Member
Kelley Way
Secretary
Sarah Sundin
Board Member
Jeanette Hanscome
Board Member
Keri Wyatt Kent
Board Member
Mary DeMuth
Board Member
Tim Fall
Board Member
Kathy Boyd Fellure
Board Member
Chris Morris
Board Member
Tim Riter
Board Member

2023 Conference

October 18 – 20, 2023

 

Writers on the Move

 

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9

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