Photo Credit: Meghan Crawford
May 16–19, 2019 THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE IS OVER, SADLY, BUT A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, PRESENTERS AND AWESOME VOLUNTEERS FOR MAKING THE 2019 CONFERENCE A GREAT SUCCESS!
Canadian Authors’ CanWrite! conferences are vibrant gatherings that offer writers opportunities to learn, network, pitch, connect, and celebrate.
CanWrite! 2019 was held at the beautiful Vancouver campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC), with a program designed to meet the needs of writers at all stages of their careers — aspiring, emerging, and professional — and a truly stellar group of presenters and speakers.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CanWrite! 2019 offered a variety of programs to address the needs of writers hoping to expand their craft, improve their work-in-progress, or kickstart their creativity. Attendees selected from a series of workshops on either the craft of the business of writing and participate in panels led by industry experts. Optional one-on-one agent/editor pitch sessions were also available for a small fee, as were blue-pencil sessions for writers seeking expert feedback on their manuscripts.
Friday and Saturday lunches and three evening social events provided plenty of opportunities for networking, connecting with friends (old and new), expanding readers/social networks, and simply kicking up one’s heels.
VENUE
Located on the traditional unceded territory of the Musqueam people, UBC’s Vancouver campus is set at the edge of a peninsula overlooking the Strait of Georgia and the Salish Sea. The city of Vancouver is a short distance away and provides a sparkling backdrop for a university continually shaping its place as a world leader in research and teaching. From breathtaking ocean views to snow dusted mountaintops, world-renowned gardens and entertainment, the campus promises to welcome alumni and visitors at every step.
Find out more about the campus at https://welcomecentre.ubc.ca/.
REGISTRATION RATES
| FULL CONFERENCE* | Member | Affiliate** | Non-member | Student*** |
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Early-bird until March 22, 2019 |
$350 | $375 | $400 | $275 |
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Regular Rate starting March 23 |
$375 | $400 | $425 | $275 |
* Full Conference Registration includes access to Thursday night reception, morning plenary sessions, morning workshops, afternoon panels and workshops, Friday night event, Saturday night dinner event, as well as breaks and lunches.
** Affiliates: For CanWrite! 2019, applies to members of national or provincial writers’ organizations (will be verified)
NOTE: Members enjoy a $50 savings; join or renew today for the greatest value.
(New members also enjoy a 25% discount on membership dues – combined savings of $50 + $43.75 = $93.75 (taxes not included)).
*** Student rate: To be eligible for this special rate, students must be at least 18 and enrolled full-time at a recognized educational institution. (Proof will be requested following registration.) The student rate does not include the Saturday evening CanWrite! dinner.
| ONE DAY REGISTRATION* | Member | Affiliate** | Non-member | Student*** |
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Early-bird until March 22 |
$175 | $195 | $220 | $125 |
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Regular Rate starting March 23 |
$190 | $210 | $235 | $125 |
*One Day Registration (Friday or Saturday only) includes access to Thursday night reception, morning plenary session, morning workshop, afternoon panel and workshop, Friday night event, as well as breaks and lunch. Access to the Saturday night CanWrite! dinner is NOT included and must be purchased separately. (Tickets will be on sale at a later date.)
** Affiliates: For CanWrite! 2019, applies to members of national or provincial writers’ organizations (will be verified)
*** Student rate: To be eligible for this special rate, students must be at least 18 and enrolled full-time at a recognized educational institution. (Proof will be requested following registration.) The student rate does not include the Saturday evening CanWrite! dinner.
For more information, see the following pages:
CanWrite! Schedule-at-a-Glance
Questions? Please contact us at admin(at)canadianauthors.org or call 416 975 1756 or 705 955 0716.