Presentations, Workshops, and Panel Opportunities
Are you a professional author or publishing expert with knowledge to share? We’re inviting experienced writers, editors, and industry professionals to volunteer as presenters, workshop leaders, or panelists at Wordbridge.
What Can You Present?
We welcome a wide range of presentation topics, including but not limited to:
- Industry insight: querying, publishing (indie or traditional), working with agents, book marketing, building an author platform.
- Craft & technique: editing, poetry, story structure, character development, grammar, critique groups, formatting, and more.
- Genre-specific topics: worldbuilding in fantasy, horror techniques, writing romance or memoir, children’s books, YA and middle grade fiction, non-fiction.
- Community & connection: engaging with writing communities, finding your voice, or building sustainable creative habits.
Whether you want to run a solo workshop, collaborate with another writer, or join a panel discussion with 3–4 others, we’re excited to hear your ideas!
Over the years, Wordbridge has featured an incredible lineup of diverse, talented presenters from across Alberta — writers, editors, publishers, and educators who generously share their time and insight. We’re proud of the community we’ve built, and we’re always looking to expand it with fresh voices and new perspectives.
What’s in it for You?
While this is a volunteer role, we offer:
- Complimentary admission to the full 2-Day Conference
- Your name and session featured on our website and social media
- Networking opportunities with other writers, editors, and attendees
- The opportunity to sell your books at our Shared Authors’ Table
- Discount rates for accommodation with our partner, Lethbridge’s Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
- For editors, the chance to participate in our Blue Pencil Cafés
How to Apply
To be considered, simply complete our Presenter Application Form. You’ll be asked to provide:
- A short bio and photo
- Your professional background and experience
- A brief proposal for your presentation, workshop, or panel topic
- If you also want to be a Blue Pencil editor, please submit an application here.
Applications are open by the end of April each year (post-conference) and close by November 1st for the following year’s conference. You’ll be contacted in December regarding your application’s status.
Let’s inspire, connect, and grow together. We can’t wait to hear what you have to share.
WORDBRIDGE 