SPRING 2026 CONFERENCE:
“Dig Deep”
Luke 6:47-48

Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1, 2026
Diversity Matters
Faith Driven
Creative Growth

Build your foundation

This conference brings together Christian creators of diverse ethnicities to deepen their craft and strengthen their faith. Come ready to learn, connect, and discover what God has planned for your creative work.

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Relationships that matter happen here

Publishing in Color cultivates genuine connections between creators and industry leaders. In this supportive space, you'll find colleagues who lift each other up, rather than tear each other down.

Meaningful partnerships

Meet agents, publishers, and fellow creators ready to collaborate.

Real opportunities

Discover representation, support, and paths forward for your work.

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Presenters

Live and recorded presentations and workshops

Our presenters bring real experience and hard-won knowledge. They'll show you the craft, the business, and the faith that sustains a creative life.

Master content creation and storytelling craft

Develop proposals, queries, pitches that sell

Navigate publishing paths and build your platform

1-on-1 Meetings with Presenters and Coaches

These 1-on-1 virtual meetings are offered exclusively for paid attendees on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to registrants who are Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), given our mission to uplift historically underrepresented voices. Two appointments per registrant while supply lasts.

Session Highlights

These informal, 20-minute appointments are scheduled at a mutually convenient time at the discretion of each PIC speaker.

Passcode Instructions

Paid registrants receive a passcode via email to access the 1-on-1 appointment signup page for those meetings after conference week.

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Schedule

Conference Testimonials

What attendees discover at Publishing in Color

“Publishing in Color (PIC) is undeterred from its mission to bring all voices into Christian publishing.”
Ann Byle
Publishers Weekly
“Thank you for the resources and contact with other authors/poets, and the genuineness.”
ChuChu
“This conference was groundbreaking. Every keynote, workshop, one-on-one, lunch conversation, business card exchange, and photograph taken broke up the soil in my writing that had begun to dry out and harden. I emerge from this conference with fresh soil ready to be tilled and cultivated to bear fruit.”
Donna
“I thoroughly enjoyed the conference. It was very insightful and encouraging. I am confident that the Lord has ordered my steps. And significant relationships and connects are being established as a result of the conference.”
Francine
“A game-changer . . . speakers, content, and one-on-ones consistently encourage, equip, and inspire me.”
Terry
“I am grateful for the positive impact PIC and this wonderful community of diverse Christian writers and publishing professionals has had on my writing journey.”
Marie Chan
“I have no words to express how thankful I am that I chose to attend.”
Sohani
“Thank you for a wonderful conference!”
Maryam
“Words are not enough to fully express the life changing impact that this conference had on me as an up and coming writer.”
Monica
“The workshop was more than I expected. I learned so much and met a lot of amazing publishing houses, agents, editors, magazines and amazing guest speakers.”
Toussaint
“Every aspect of the conference was a first class experience. The warm, inviting, and informative environment of the conference made me comfortable enough to enjoy and fully experience the plethora of opportunities you provide.”
Reginald
“This conference has opened up a significant new door in ministry for me.”
Lorri
“Attending Publishing in Color was truly a transformative experience. The conference helped to inspire and laser focus my vision by introducing me to people who could help birth my book into the world.”
Terry

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

When can I register for the next conference?

Twice a year currently, we open registration for the next conference 2 to 3 months in advance. For example, fall conference registration has opened in September; spring conference registration for 2026 opens in March here. We open registration when the majority of conference presenters have confirmed their participation and you can see what they will provide.

For how long can I access conference content?

We make conference content available for at least one month after the conference ends.

How do I get appointments with conference presenters?

Most, though not all, of the presenters offer a number of appointments. When you pay your registration fee to attend the conference, you will receive a code to access available appointments on this site. Each paid registrant requests two appointments. These are first-come, first-serve and are scheduled at speakers’ discretion following the conference week.

How do I apply for a needs-based scholarship to attend Publishing in Color?

Apply here; it’s easy. Please be prepared to share information about why you want and need one, along with accurate contact information on how we can respond to you regarding our decision. You can see more scholarship information here [[link to scholarship information page]].

How do I know about and join the virtual sessions and workshops?

Access the conference schedule in advance of conference week; the final schedule is subject to change. Access to the video and zoom links becomes available the week before the conference begins. Please note that all sessions are scheduled Eastern Time. You need a mobile phone or computer to access the conference content.

How are conference speakers selected?

Conference speakers are selected from Publishing in Color’s network of professional relationships. For more information, contact us at Publishing_In_Color@proton.me

How do I write a book proposal or get help with one?

Answer: We provide free book proposal formats for adult nonfiction and children’s book proposals here {[link to Go, Know, Grow page on site]].

For a first-read of your proposal by an expert editor, with summary comments shared with you, make your request by email at Publishing_In_Color@proton.me

In-depth proposal development services and editing work is quoted on a project-by-project basis; starting at $95. Additional services, starting at $350 provide consulting, expert ghostwriting, copyediting, and proofreading by an expert. These services are available through the PIC network--and through those who are trustworthy and independent of Publishing in Color.

We’re always grateful to share the names of trusted professionals with you for your personal publishing project.

Still have questions?

We are happy to assist you.

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