Writing True: 12th Annual Creative Nonfiction Conference and Workshops

Note: You must be a CNFC member in good standing to attend the Annual CNFC Conference. Master classes are, however, open to the public (see below). 

Registration Fee: $200 ($180 for students). Last day of registration is April 4.

The conference fee includes the following:

Friday: Keynote lecture with Deni Bechard, reception hosted by the Banff Centre.

Saturday: Workshop sessions with Camilla Gibb, Heather Conn, Hal Wake and Elly Danica, and more. Plenary, coffee breaks, lunch, buffet dinner and Literary Cabaret. *Note: Attendees may bring one guest to the dinner/Cabaret event. The additional cost is $65. Please register and pay for your guest separately.

Sunday: Coffee, pastries, panel (Creativity Across the Arts), Annual General Meeting, and member readings.

Also on Friday - For an additional fee, we have two concurrent Master Class sessions:

9:30am - noon:

Master Class 1: Putting Your Best Foot Forward (or How to Land on the Same Page as the Editor) - John Barton 

Master Class 2: Diversifying Your Portfolio: Do More with Less – Lori A. May

1:30pm – 4:00pm:   

Master Class 3: Performance for Writers - Beth Kaplan 

Master Class 4: Writing in a more-than-human world - Trevor Herriot

Important dates and other info:

The last day of registration is April 4.

Payment is due when you register.  

Cancellations up to April 4: $30 administration fee.

Cancellations April 5 to 15: $50 administration fee.

No refunds after April 15.

Special conference room rates at the Banff Centre are available to CNFC members. Check your registration confirmation email or the main event page for details.