When Words Collide 2026

“The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” - Albert Camus

As writers, our words wield great power - we craft unique characters, narratives, and worlds. But we must not forget that, in doing so, we have the ability to enact change. We can spark necessary conversations, challenge conventions, and re-write narratives that divide and persecute us. Come join a conversation about writing as resistance with a panel of emerging writers across various genres. We will discuss how we use our art to confront and critique racism, ableism, classism, misogyny, fatphobia, and other oppressive social structures.