The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is excited to present Talking Fresh 2026 in-person on Saturday, March 14 and online on March 5, 10, 11 and 12.

Our 2026 theme is Foundations. Foundations exist everywhere in real life. They are the physical base of structures, rules for living our everyday lives, and agreed-upon procedures for our institutions. How does this show up in writing? Foundations give writers strength and connection to the craft of writing, literary traditions and communities of other writers. This festival asks us to consider what the important foundations for writing are. How can we lay foundations for others to join us in our multiplicity of stories and experiences?

 

This festival is free and open to the public. All are welcome. In-Person events are held at the Artesian at 2627 13^th Avenue, which is a physically accessible venue. Online events are held via Zoom.

 

Please RSVP to our March 14 events here

 

More information about our location, parking and accessibility measures is available here: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/talking-fresh/accessibility-at-talking-fresh. 

 

Online Events:

 

Thursday, March 5 - from 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Online via Zoom

“Outside the Box: Choosing to Follow the Writerly Path” with Kim Fahner

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Zjr4fjHR4mX1AldH-0Bsg

 

Tuesday, March 10 - from 12:00-1:00 pm – Online via Zoom

“Uncovering the Myth of Canadian History” with Michelle Good

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KX7itUUWRXmp-XIfnIg4pg

 

Wednesday, March 11 - from 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Online via Zoom

“The (Strange) Books that Built Me” with Judy I. Lin

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bkH6OkbVQlqn7hkb-4nsSQ

 

Thursday, March 12 - from 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Online via Zoom

“Writing Our Stories: Finding Footing and Staying the Path” with Kate Gies

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ORvtg0ACRLSz0NC0sTrO0A

 

Saturday, March 14 - from 3:00-4:00 pm – Online and In-person

“Sand and Stone: Let’s Talk about Foundations” panel discussion with Jes Battis, Anne Fleming, Lydia Kwa and host S Bear Bergman

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AQyrePFoQK6bB5z5rNLs4A

 

 

Book Table:

We will be operating a book table during the festival to sell the presenter's books. Open during festival hours on Saturday (cash, credit and e-transfer options).

Please support our presenters! We encourage you to support your local bookstore, our booktable on March 14 (showcasing our Saturday presenters’ books) or your local library.

 

Schedule

Online Events

Thursday, March 5	Time
“Outside the Box: Choosing to Follow the Writerly Path” with Kim Fahner	7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Via Zoom Register Here

Tuesday, March 10	Time
“Uncovering the Myth of Canadian History” with Michelle Good	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Via Zoom Register Here

Wednesday, March 11	Time
“The (Strange) Books that Built Me” with Judy I. Lin	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Via Zoom Register Here

Thursday, March 12	Time
“Writing Our Stories: Finding Footing and Staying the Path” with Kate Gies	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Via Zoom Register Here

 

In-Person Events

Saturday, March 14	Time
Doors open Book Table opens	9:30 am
“foundation and experiment” with Anne Fleming	10:00 am - 11:30 am       (In-person only) RSVP, please
Break – Lunch on your own Book Table reopens at 12:30 pm	11:30 am - 1:00 pm
“The web of interconnectedness” with Lydia Kwa	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (In-person) RSVP, please
Break	2:30 - 3:00 pm
“Sand and Stone: Let’s Talk about Foundations” panel discussion with Jes Battis, Anne Fleming, Lydia Kwa and host S. Bear Bergman	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (In-person, live-streamed, and recorded) REGISTER for Live-Stream RSVP, please

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