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When Words Collide 2026
When Words Collide 2026
A Festival for Writers, Readers, and Fans
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Maggie Semple
Saturday
, August 15
9:00am
MDT
Selling Your Book Without Platform
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 7
Jessica Waite
12:00pm
MDT
An Author's Guide to Longevity and Adapting to the Changing Publishing Landscape
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5
Mark Leslie Lefebvre • Robert J. Sawyer
1:30pm
MDT
Surviving Publishing
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Doll
Rhonda Parrish • Jason Pearce • Margaret Curelas • Krista D. Ball
Query Slush
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 6
Jennifer Sommersby • Erin Weir • Mira Landry • Bonnie Jacoby
4:30pm
MDT
From the Past to the Page: Transforming Historical Research into Compelling Fiction
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 5
Bob Booth • Susan Calder • Lisa Williamson • Pamela Clark
Sunday
, August 16
9:00am
MDT
What Next? Self-editing Strategies for Moving Your Manuscript Forward
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 9
Sandra McIntyre
12:00pm
MDT
The Do's and Don'ts of Cover Design
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Stephen B
Crystal Kladreau
Working with a Freelance Editor: What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Manuscript Edit)
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 7
Jennifer Sommersby
1:30pm
MDT
How to Make Readers Fall in Love (or Hate) Your Characters
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 9
Chris Corvan
3:00pm
MDT
Tricks, Tips & Traps for Successful Writing Groups
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Herald
Sandy Navrady • Lareina Abbott • Sean Crawford • Em Williamson
4:30pm
MDT
Developmental Editing Your Book
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 7
Suzy Vadori
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