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Want to see who we’ve got lined up as presenters and panelists? There still might be some few adds and subtracts, but this is the list of our current line-up. Spotlight posts coming soon!

Were there panels or presentations from 2023 or 2024 that you want to see again — either the same presentation from the same presenter, or the same panel topic with a possibly different lineup? Let us know below in the comments!

For those coming in from out of town, we have a special treat! The Crystal Inn in West Valley City is holding a bunch of rooms with a special price — these are rooms with either a king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds (i.e., up to four adults) for $160 per night, with breakfast included …

Read more “Hotel Deal for Writers Cantina!”

This year’s T-shirts display the Writers Cantina logo on a navy Gildan polycotton tee, available in sizes S through XXXL, for twenty bucks a pop! Order now, and we’ll have them waiting for you at the check-in desk!

Registration for Writers Cantina 2025 is now open! Sign up for Friday, July 25th and Saturday, July 26th (or either one separately) for five bucks less per day than paying at the door! Plus, sign up ANY number of children (3-12) to accompany you for a flat five bucks! Register here!  

Greetings, one and all! As we awaken the lumbering Balrog-Mechs to begin preparations for 2025, here’s one question to start things off:  

Many thanks to ALL involved in this year’s Writers Cantina — panelists, personnel, Jana the Food Guru, and all of the participants!  The whole goal of the event is to physically bring writers of all skill and career levels together in one place (with snacks) and let the magic happen, and that goal was fulfilled …

Read more “Thanks for a great Writers Cantina!”

Thanks for all the support and input on the 2023 survey! WE have now reserves our space at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center for June 28-29, 2024 Save the date! Make sure you subscribe to the mailing list to find out when pre-registrations are available!

Big thanks to all who supported and participated in this year’s “Issue #0” event! From where we were sitting, it was a great success for all involved. Whether you attended or not, please help us upgrade for next year by taking the survey below:

Tomorrow afternoon — Thursday, July 6th — we’ll be closing down the pre-registration for Writers Cantina this Saturday, July 8th! Prices at the door will be $20 for anyone 13 and over, plus $5 for each child under 13. Save five bucks by registering now!