WHAT'S NEW?
When words collide organizing committee is looking for you!
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We’re looking for a couple more amazing people to round out our When Words Collide 2027 committee!
Committee roles are volunteer-based and offer a chance to contribute behind the scenes to your favourite writing festival of the year. It’s a fantastic way to meet like-minded individuals, gain experience in event organization, and help create a memorable event for our community of writers and readers. Interested? Read more in the link below! |
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2027 Featured speakers announcements
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Check out our lineup of Featured Speakers. More coming soon!
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Richard Van CAmp
Shenaaz nanji |
Jen sookfong lee |
bertrand bickersteth |
About the FestivalHeld in Calgary, Alberta, every August, When Words Collide is Canada's largest multi-genre, writer/reader/fan/ festival. Meet artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, children's books, poetry, and more, from across Canada and the world.
When Words Collide supports writers in the craft and business of writing, exploring all avenues of the writing process, publishing and storytelling, while building a strong literary community. We love to bring local writers (Alberta and Canada) to the attention of book lovers. |
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Experience the fun
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THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS & SPONSORS
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FUNDERS
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Calgary Arts Development City of Calgary Government of Alberta |
SPONSORS
Tourism Calgary Canadiana Music The Writers Guild of Alberta Friesen Press Owl's Nest Books Scott Saxberg - Cache Island Resources Shadowpaw Press Solas Energy |
SPONSORS
The Alexandra Writers Centre Society The Estate of Darlene Louka Former When Words Collide Society Jamie Banks Windy Springs Publishing O'Fee Law Taylor Law |
