Writers at The Well

Conference for Creatives

...I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you.

We have been made in the image of the Living Word of God, Jesus. Is it any wonder we love to express ourselves with the written word?

The Well Conference for Creatives is a place for writers and authors at every level who serve Jesus to come together for fellowship, refreshing, and encouragement as they serve the Lord with the creative gifts He has given them. 

If you’re a beginning, intermediate or advanced writer, we’d love for you to join us in your journey.

Contests for Writers

The Well Oasis Awards

Oasis Awards

Enter the OASIS Awards Publishing Contest for unpublished Christian fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, devotionals, play scripts and screenplays. Winners will receive The Well OASIS Award and a publication prize for their submitted work. Find entry form and details at the button below.  

EA Books Publishing Contest

EA Books Publishing Contest

Writers will be chosen for inclusion in books published by Living Parables, an imprint of EA Books Publishing, making them “published” authors.  Authors will be able to purchase books at a reduced rate and keep the profit from their sales. Watch for a new contest coming in 2025!

CIPA Award Contest at the Well

Christian Indie Awards

Since 2008, Christian Indie Awards honor Christian books by independent authors and small publishers for outstanding contributions to Christian life. 

CAN Excellence in Marketing Award

CAN Excellence in Marketing Award

The CAN award recognizes and encourages superior marketing and promotional skills of Christian authors.

Publish Your Book with The Well Publishers

Our mission is to publish works with excellence from creatives following their journey with God.

The Well Publishers

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Beginning Writing at the Well Conference for Christian Creatives

Sell Your Books

All attendees and faculty of The Well are welcome to sell their books, media material and art in our bookstore. This is a great opportunity to get your work noticed and purchased.

We are pleased to announce that Carol Graft will be the bookstore manager. Carol has a lot of librarian experience plus loves to read! Carol is a writer herself and knows the beauty of being creative and blessing others with the gifts God has given.

If you are interested in selling your items in our bookstore, please fill this form for the bookstore here.

There will be a 20% fee paid to The Well for all that is sold.

Sell your artwork at the Well Conference bookstore
Photo Credit: Indirah Michmerhuizen with Family LIFE Photography

Multi-Talented Creatives Welcome!

The Well Conference for Creatives is not just for writers of faith. We also serve musicians, artists, filmmakers, actors, speakers, artists, and more. Attendees are welcome to take whatever sessions they are interested in. You are not limited to a single track. 

Writing Track Breakout Sessions

The Well attendees have their choice of breakout sessions. These are the sessions for the Writers track, but writers are not limited to these sessions. To view all available sessions on the schedule, click here

Stay tuned! We're still planning this years' sessions.

June 5-7, 2025
Fair Haven Church
Hudsonville, MI (Near Grand Rapids)

We’re excited to have Linda Goldfarb and Dr. Sharon Elliot as our keynote speakers this year , plus an amazing lineup of breakout sessions for Creatives.
Linda Goldfarb
Speaker, Award-winning Author, Coach & Podcast Host
Dr. Sharon Elliot
Award-winning Author, Speaker, Bible Teacher, & Literary Agent
Barb Alderink with Fusion Graphics

Get Your Promo Reel at The Well

Fusion Graphic Consultants is a full service marketing company that specializes in videos.  Our professional videographers have produced many projects of Life’s Legacies, business profiles and corporate videos, including the promo video for The Well Ministry for Creatives website.

We would like to help you with your promo reel for your website or your next project. We will be available at The Well conference providing your 20-minute video shoot. 

What will you get? Your shoot includes your raw video footage, or you can hire us to create a finished product, edited down to a 2-minute promo video.

Get Involved

Attend

We want to see YOU at The Well, where you'll be equipped, networked and refreshed. Join us for encouraging keynotes, anointed worship, and great sessions.

Sponsor

Help us make this year the best year yet at The Well. Your sponsorships help us continue to encourage and equip Christian creatives to impact the world with us.

Invite

Help us get the word out about The Well Conference. Here are printable flyers, social media posts, and other tools to help you share the Well with your church and social circle.

Pray

Join us in praying for our conference, our attendees, our speakers, and our sponsors. We want to make an impact in this world and in the Kingdom of God. Will you partner with us?

Resources for Writers

Jazlyn Ruiz Designer and marketer

Jazlyn Ruiz 

Communication, Marketing, Design

PENCON

Annual Christian conference for editors and proofreaders

Karin Beery

Write Now Editing: Turning good manuscripts into great books!

Fusion Graphic Consultants

Full-Service Marketing Firm

Courtney Lasater

Editor, Unlocked Teen Devotional, Keys for Kids Ministries

Christian Editor Connection

Personally connecting established freelance editors with the people who need them.