Name: Short & Sweet, Why Word-Economy Needs to be in Every Writer's Toolkit
Start: 2026-08-14T13:30:00-0600
End: 2026-08-14T14:45:00-0600

A Festival for Writers, Readers, and Fans

Short & Sweet, Why Word-Economy Needs to be in Every Writer's Toolkit

Friday August 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm MDT

Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 8

Focusing on the art of concise and impactful writing, award-winning author Alexis Marie Chute delves into the importance of word-economy and its role in enhancing writing skills. Attendees will learn valuable techniques to convey powerful messages using minimal words, refining their writing for maximum effect.

Topics covered:

Sentence structure
Imagery
Musicality
Editing and revision

Chute offers practical strategies to instill brevity, clarity, and precision in writers’ expression, enriching their communication abilities. By embracing the concept of word- economy, writers can equip themselves with a crucial tool that not only enhances writing but also encourages effective communication in all they do.

Presenters

Alexis Marie Chute

Founder, Wild Skies Press

Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning visual artist, filmmaker, art gallery curator, and bestselling author of 7 books, including the fantasy trilogy Above the Star, Below the Moon, Inside the Sun, and memoir Expecting Sunshine. Her latest non-fiction books include Prairie Spirits... Read More →

Friday August 14, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm MDT
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 8 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada

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When Words Collide 2026

Alexis Marie Chute

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When Words Collide 2026

Alexis Marie Chute

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