About the FestivalHeld in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is a festival for writers and readers, artists, and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children's books, poetry, and more.
We aim to support writers in the craft and business of writing, exploring all avenues of the writing process, publishing and storytelling, while building a strong literary community, and to bring local writers - Alberta and Canada - to the attention of book lovers. |
Writing Contest
War of the Words Contest - NOW OPEN!
The War of the Words writing contest was created in loving memory of Darlene Louka. Darlene was a member of AWCS and When Words Collide. She stretched her literary fingers in poetry and later transitioned to science fiction and fantasy. We created this contest in memory of her and the organizations she loved so much.
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