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2025 Windhover Writers’ Festivval CFP

deadline for submissions: 

November 15, 2024

full name / name of organization: 

Toby Coley/ University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

contact email: 

tcoley@umhb.edu

Dear Fellow Writers and Thinkers,

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Windhover Writers’ Festival, taking place February 19-21, 2025, after a five-year hiatus. This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant gathering that explores the profound intersection of faith and creativity, with a central theme of The Vocation of Christian Literary Arts.

The Windhover Writers’ Festival has long been a cherished space for writers, scholars, and readers to connect, share their work, and delve into the power of words. We invite you to be a part of this exciting event by submitting a proposal for an individual or a panel discussion.

Proposals:

We are seeking proposals for engaging and thought-provoking discussions that explore the theme. Here are some potential areas of focus:

• The role of the Christian writer in a secular world.
• How faith informs and shapes the creative process.
• The ethical considerations of Christian storytelling.
• The unique challenges and rewards of writing for a Christian audience.
• The intersection of faith and specific genres (e.g., fantasy, mystery, poetry).
• Examining the legacy of Christian literary giants.
• The evolving role of Christian publishing.
• Fostering a vibrant Christian literary community.
• Craft talks on specific elements of the writing process.
• Community involvement projects and discussions
• Creative Panels/Papers will also be considered on a more limited basis since we also invite contributors in the most recent Windhover issue to read at the festival.
• We also welcome proposals that explore the theme in new and innovative ways.

Submission Guidelines:

• Proposals should be no more than 300 words and should include:
• A clear and concise title for your panel.
• The names and brief biographies of all panelists (including yourself).
• A description of the panel topic and its relevance to the festival theme.
• An outline of the format of the panel discussion (e.g., lecture, Q&A, creative writing exercise).
• Please submit your proposal by November 15, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and to welcoming you to the 2025 Windhover Writers’ Festival. For more information and updates, please visit our festival page.

Sincerely,

Toby F. Coley

Director, Windhover Writers’ Festival

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor