2023
We're thrilled about our amazing lineup of speakers for 2023!
January 21st
Brainstorming Session
This month we are brainstorming. Bring your scenes, characters, and chapters that are giving you fits and keeping you awake at night. Whether it’s a love interest who’s misbehaving, a plot that just isn’t twisting right, or even a near-perfect scene that you’d like a second opinion on. Your fellow writers are here to help.
February 18th
The Hero's Journey with Chris Tarpley
Christians Write the Best Fiction: The Hero’s Journey, Tropes and Archetypes
All stories feature tropes, archetypes, and a common sequence of events called the Hero’s Journey. There is a formula that is imbedded in the classic folk stories around the world that was “discovered” by Joseph Campbell in the 20th century. I will show you what that formula is, how to use it alongside tropes and archetypes to give your story universal appeal, and why that formula actually predates Joseph Campbell by about five thousand years.
March 18th
Brainstorming Session
Bring your misbehaving characters, convoluted plots, complex themes...we want it all! We'll use this time to problem solve in pairs and with the group as a whole. Bring an excerpt of your work (if applicable), a notepad, and something to write with--it's going to be a great time of fellowship and collective problem solving! Also feel free to bring an excerpt simply to share and receive feedback!
April 22nd
12th Annual OCFW Mini-Con
Looking for an easy way to level up as a writer? Join us for our 12th Annual Mini Conference! A Traditional Christian Understanding of the Power of Story: Imagination, Symbolism, Psychomachia, Alchemy, and Chiasmus in the Work of J. K. Rowling.
This year, we're thrilled to feature The Hogwarts Professor, Dr. John Granger. John will speak on how J.K. Rowling embedded Christian themes within the otherwise secular Harry Potter novels.
May 21st
Brainstorming
Session
Bring your misbehaving characters, convoluted plots, complex themes...we want it all! We'll use this time to problem solve in pairs and with the group as a whole. Bring an excerpt of your work (if applicable), a notepad, and something to write with--it's going to be a great time of fellowship and collective problem solving! Also feel free to bring an excerpt simply to share and receive feedback!
June 18th
Brittany Stevenson
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Brittany Stevenson is the former VP of Oklahoma Christian Fiction Writers and an avid Fantasy reader.
Join us as she presents, Anatomy of a Twist: Crafting Surprise Endings That Work For Any Genre. A good twist is not just for mystery and suspense! All genres can benefit from using narrative misdirection to intrigue and surprise their readers.
July 16th
Brainstorming Session
Bring your misbehaving characters, convoluted plots, complex themes...we want it all! We'll use this time to problem solve in pairs and with the group as a whole. Bring an excerpt of your work (if applicable), a notepad, and something to write with--it's going to be a great time of fellowship and collective problem solving! Also feel free to bring an excerpt simply to share and receive feedback!
August 20th
Brainstorming Session
Bring your misbehaving characters, convoluted plots, complex themes...we want it all! We'll use this time to problem solve in pairs and with the group as a whole. Bring an excerpt of your work (if applicable), a notepad, and something to write with--it's going to be a great time of fellowship and collective problem solving! Also feel free to bring an excerpt simply to share and receive feedback!
September 20th
Brittany Stevenson
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Brittany Stevenson is the former VP of Oklahoma Christian Fiction Writers and an avid Fantasy reader.
Join us as she presents, You're Perfect Character Can't Be Perfect: Using Flaws To Improve Your Character Arc. To have great payoff at the end of a book, the best characters show a progressive change from beginning to end.
October 13th-16th
OCFW Writing Retreat
A 4 day writing intensive to maximize the most out of your getaway!
There are designated "writing hours" and community and private review times. Treat your writing like legitimate profession. We've set aside designated writing hours--8 hours of time split up throughout the day for you to fully focus on your novel. You get the best of both worlds! Set time to work on your novel but equal amounts of time to brainstorm and problem solve with your fellow authors! Whether you're looking to jump start a new novel idea or make huge progress in your current work in progress, there's something here for everyone!
November 19th
OCFW Book Expo
Stay tuned for more information!
December 3rd
Christmas Party!
It's time to celebrate another successful year!