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The Writing Contest Deadline Approacheth…
Midnight, Friday September 17th, the bell will toll for the closing of the twenty-ninth annual SiWC writing contest. Will your entry be among the chosen? This is a reminder that there is still time to put pen to paper and get your story in among the entrants. Don’t self-defeat — you can&
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It’s Contest Time!
Writers! April 1st traditionally marks the start of the world-famous SiWC writing contest — and 2021 is no exception. All the details can be found on our contest page, right HERE. Please note that after going fully digital in 2020, this year we have slightly modified the entry length to better
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SiWC 2021
Here at SiWC Central, we’re already gearing up for SiWC 2021. Here’s the latest news: SiWC will be virtual again this year, running October 22-24 with master classes on the 21st. Like SiWC 2020, we’ll have virtual social spaces, night owl events, and more in addition to master clas
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SiWC at Home Attendees – Take Note!
Hello, SiWC at Home Attendees! Please note that log-ins to our virtual conference site are en route today and should be in your inbox no later than noon tomorrow. Please contact me – conference coordinator Kathy – if you don’t receive yours. Thanks to all who registered. Looking fo
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A Statement from the SiWC Board and Staff
Black lives matter. We stand against racism and violence in all its forms. As an organization, we are constantly striving to be better. This year, SiWC is sponsoring an additional scholarship for a Black writer. Black writers continue to be welcome to apply for our existing Diversity Scholarship. De
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SiWC 2020 – An Important Message
Friends: We are re-imagining SiWC for 2020 due to Covid-19. So…when October rolls around, please join us for our virtual writers’ conference: SiWC at Home! Our team is hard at work to bring this vision into focus, but here’s what we know so far: – The event will be held on th
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Join us for a virtual ‘Writing Cruise’ March 28 – April 5
Our friends at The Creative Academy for Writers, including SiWC board member Crystal Hunt and regular presenter Eileen Cook, as well as lots of other familiar and wonderful people, are going above and beyond, opening their usually paid community to all writers for FREE during what would have been ou
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Springing into Words
It’s March and the world is a mess — no question — but spring IS coming. As creatives, our primary way of processing things is to write about it, so let’s do that, shall we? The 28th Annual SiWC Writing Contest will open April 1, this year, as usual. Why not write out all you
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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 20
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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
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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 yo
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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 suppo
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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, p
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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 ha
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Sharpen Your St. Paddy’s Pencils…
…because it’s a mere TWO weeks until opening day for the annual #SiWC Writing Contest, and we want to read your words! All the contest deets can be found HERE, along with our PayPal link for paying for your entry on-line.PLEASE take a moment and read through the information on this page
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Winners!
Apologies for the delay. I literally left #SiWC18 this year to fly to Scotland, where my daughter has just been married. Celebrations all ’round! Contest results are here, too, delayed but celebratory! Our winner receives $1000, and honourable mentions $150 each. Winner: Robin Malcolm for THE
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Night Owl Events at SiWC – a post from our conference ambassador
Here’s our conference ambassador, Hayley, here to fill you in on the great night owl events happening for SiWC registrants this year: It’s almost time. The suitcases are packed. The flights are boarding. The hotel is waiting. It’s time for SiWC 2018! With workshops, blue pencil app
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Writing Contest Update
Well, writers, you have Blown. Us. Away! The #SiWC18 writing contest has exceeded all others in scope, breadth and quality. More than 170 entries from six provinces, fifteen states, eight countries [and five islands, too]! Winnowing down this amazing collection of stories [the equivalent of NINE ful
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The Annual Ride Share Blog 2018
It’s time once again for our annual ride share blog. This is a chance for you to arrange carpools to and from the conference or connect with people who are flying in or out around the same time as you are to share a cab. Use the comments section to find ride share options for this year’s
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Contest closes TOMORROW!
Yes, indeed — it’s that time of year again! Our venerable SiWC writing is about to close. Deadline is Friday, September 21, 2018, midnight. Here’s a little reminder, since so many of you are submitting electronically. Write your story in whatever software you please — Word, P
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