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Another Conference Behind Us
SiWC19 has come and gone, and man, did we ever have fun. Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, volunteered, and showed up for our book signing and in-store event at Indigo. What a year! Thanks to all of you, it was a huge success, and we're looking forward to doing it all again for 2020. We're going to leave this year's workshop and presenter info up for awhile, to give new attendees a sense of what to expect from SiWC. We'll take 2019 info down in the new year, and will start...
A Guest Post from SiWC Ambassador Hayley – Blue Pencil and More!
Our amazing ambassador, Hayley Lavik, has written a guest post for us about getting ready for your blue pencil session. Check it out, and read through to the end for info on connecting with her and other writers at SiWC this year. Here's Hayley! How to Prepare for Your Blue Pencil Session The Blue Pencil Café is your opportunity to have a 15-minute one on one chat with an industry professional about your work, and ask questions about the knottiest problems you’re facing. When the...
The Annual Ride Share Blog 2019
Want to cut down on your carbon footprint and maybe get to know someone new in the process? This is the thread for you! Use the comments section to find ride share options for this year's SiWC. We suggest posting whether you want to share a cab from the airport, are happy to drive people in your car from somewhere in the Lower Mainland or over on the ferry, or if you'd love to be a passenger to share expenses with someone who's driving. (That's important; if you're asking for a ride,...
We have a shortlist!
If you entered the writing contest this year, please check your email. All shortlisted authors have now been notified. Congratulations to ALL who entered -- you are all winners, to us, for getting your work out there, and at the same time, helping to support SiWC. 100% of entry fees go to support the conference. Next up? The big announcement of the winners, coming Friday, October 25th, after the banquet. Fingers crossed! ~kc
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2019 Contest Update
A quick update to let you know that we do not yet have a shortlist, but should have one in place before the weekend is over. If your story is shortlisted, you will receive an email. For those who don't make the shortlist this year, do not despair. You are winners already, just by sending your work in! Next job -- submit your story somewhere else, and then start writing your next one. This day we write! ~kc
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#SiWC19 Writing Contest...
Writing Contest Closes Friday!
You've still got a little time left to take your chance at our $1000 [+publication!] first prize -- contest closes Friday, September 20th at midnight. If you are submitting by email, you will receive an acknowledgement by return email. If you have submitted and not received a note back, please email contest coordinator kc dyer...
The Annual Room Share Blog – 2019 Edition
Have a room at the hotel that you'd like to share with someone to save some money? Couldn't get a room and would love to find someone who's willing to share? This post is for you! Please use the comments section to connect with potential roommates. We suggest posting whether you have or want a bed and for what nights, whether you have a gender preference for a roommate, whether you're party animal or early-to-bed type, and any other relevant info like your terrible snoring or tendency to...
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