About When Words Collide
Purpose
To bring together the literary community, both readers and writers,
in Calgary and beyond, for a sharing of information, for learning, and
to build a sense of community.
To bring a wide variety of writers together to share tips and information
To appeal to readers of many genres : Mystery, Science Fiction and
Fantasy, Romance, Literary, Historical, Western, Film scripts,
Poetry.
We would like a broad presence of local writers and other experts
not only attending, but participating on panels.
Date
August 10 - 12, 2012, Best Western Village Park Inn in Motel
Village, 16th Ave N.E., Calgary, Alberta.
Guests of Honour
Anthony Bidulka (Mystery), Kelley Armstrong (Romance), Kevin J
Anderson (Science Fiction), Rebecca Moesta (YA), Adrienne Kerr
(Penguin Books), Vanessa Cardui (Poetry / Songwriting Guest).
Programming
Four concurrent streams of programming, including panels of speakers
debating topics on:
- Witing
- Literature
- Publishing
- Art (cover / interior)
- Kaffe klatches (meet a Guest of Honour or other author in a small
group setting)
- Pitch sessions
- Blue-pencil cafe
- Parties
- Merchant's Corner
Workshops
Writers' Workshop two days prior to the convention hosted by IFWA
(additional fee of approximately $125) for a maximum of 12 writers,
headed by a professional author of international stature. Attendees
submit manuscripts (<8000 words, complete) by June 1.
Merchants
Merchants' Corner for local booksellers, publishers and writers'
groups to advertise / sell books / display art (fee applies). Includes a
freebie table for affiliate groups to share information and a table for
local authors to sell their books and do signings.
Parties
Seven parties will be held over the weekend as informal
opportunities for readers, writers, Guests of Honour, editors and
publisher to meet and mingle.
Aurora Awards
Prix Aurora Awards and banquet, Canada's top Science Fiction and
Fantasy Awards.
Cost
Current registration cost is $50 CAD per
attendee (student/senior and child rates available). Registration
cost at the door is higher (see Registration for
details).