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... are you ready? The email box slams shut on Friday, September 22, at midnight.Our contest has had some mighty fine winners over the years. This picture here? In 2013, judges Jack Whyte and Diana Gabaldon decided that writer Jennifer Manuel would be the first entrant ever to TIE with HERSELF for first place. And this year? Jennifer won the BC Book Prize for her novel 'THE HEAVINESS OF THINGS THAT FLOAT', published by Douglas & McIntyre.We know a winner when we read one!Be...

With all the excitement over registration for #SiWC17, we'd like to share this post from our conference ambassador Hayley Lavik.It’s that time again! Registration is open and brand new writers are coming to SiWC for the very first time. With four days of workshops, master classes, and one-on-one time with industry pros, the conference can be a little like drinking from the fire hose. Don’t worry, though!  With a bit of prep, it’s easy to avoid burnout and get the most out of your...

Well.Our registration opening yesterday was unprecedented. Record-breaking, even. Thank you to all the writers out there who are as excited as we are about #SiWC17!A few updates and reminders...Our Friday Only passes are now sold-out. Our Youth passes are sold-out. The conference itself is more than 50% sold-out.However, if you are or you know of a young writer who wants to come, applications are open for the Tan Seagull...

Flawless start to our registration process this year -- Hooray! Jack Whyte's class sold out in a new record time. 5 minutes! Six minutes into registration, we are 10% sold out. Hold on to your hats. We are in for a record year!  ~kc Edited to add: Conference 20% sold in 16 minutes. More updates as they come in! Editing again: 25% sold out in less than half an hour. Celebrating! Editing one...

Watch this space. We open at 12 noon PDT. We are SO excited about this year's conference -- hope to see you there!

We at SiWC central are celebrating this fine Sunday in May by bringing to you the latest in workshop and Master Class information for #SiWC17.  Check out the menu bar at the top of the page for the latest scheduling information along with our amazing list of presenters. Class descriptions are being entered as we receive them. Be sure to check back often for updates as well as some very exciting surprises we have in store to celebrate our 25th year. We are less than a month away...

Got a story to tell? You've come to the WRITE place! Be sure to check our 2017 Writing Contest Rules and Guidelines page. And flex those typing fingers -- the deadline this year is midnight of Friday, September 22nd.The contest is judged by bestselling authors Diana Gabaldon and Jack Whyte. This is a shot of surprised and delighted 2016 winner Claire Gregory walking up to accept her prize. Will you be a winner this year? Enter and find...