2021 Keynote Speaker, Bob Hostetler!

Bob Hostetler served well as our keynote speaker. Bob’s years of experience as an award-winning author, magazine and freelance book editor, international speaker, and literary agent affords him a panoramic view of the publishing industry. His more than fifty books include Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (co-authored with Josh McDowell) and The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional. Bob is also an agent with The Steve Laube Agency and the executive director of the Christian Writers Institute.
Faculty & Workshops
As the only annual conference for Christian editors, our faculty works hard to ensure every session speaks to our attendees’ specific needs. Whether you are an aspiring editor or a seasoned editor, you’ll find workshops that address relevant issues.
Virtual Networking
Our virtual conference offers opportunities to interact with faculty during workshops and one-on-one appointments. You will also be able to meet and converse with other attendees in our virtual fellowship meetings.
Volunteers
Would you like to join the planning team or volunteer to help at the conference? Contact us. We’d love to hear from you.
Audio & Video Recordings
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We equip and encourage Christian editors and proofreaders in cooperative competition through networking. We are the only annual conference specifically designed to connect editors and proofreaders to other industry professionals.
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