The Christy Awards™ were established in 1999 to acknowledge the value and impact of the novel of faith in contemporary culture. Since that time, the Christys have been a focal point for the writers and publishers in our community, symbolizing the best aspirations and accomplishments of writers who write from a perspective of faith and who create stories with matters of belief at their core.
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2017 Christy Award Winners and Finalists Named
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Art of Writing Conference and Christy Award Gala
November 7, 2018
Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn.
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2017 Christy Award Celebration Gala
November 8, 2017 at 7 pm
Lipscomb University, Nashville
(following The Art of Writing conference)
Announcing the 2017 Christy Award winners and featuring Karen Kingsbury, Andrew Peterson, Chris Fabry, and many of your favorite novelists!
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Karen Kingsbury
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Andrew Peterson
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Chris Fabry
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The Art of Writing Conference
November 8, 2017 from 1-5 pm
Ezell Center, Lipscomb University, Nashville
Preceding The Christy Award™ Gala at 7 pm
The Art of Writing is designed to bring Christian creatives and publishing curators together for a half day of intensive seminars that celebrate the creative life, provide practical tips for overcoming challenges in a rapidly-changing industry, and answer questions authors are asking. Presenters include young adult author Andrew Peterson, Wheaton College professor Theon Hill, Ph.D., blogger Carrie Schmidt, and agent and author Cynthia Ruchti. A panel of representatives from major ECPA publishers will share insider information on the changes and opportunities they see in today’s market.
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Andrew Peterson
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Theon Hill, Ph.D.
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Carrie Schmidt
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Cynthia Ruchti