Sign-Ups
Sign-ups for Live Can*Con 2025 are (almost completely) full! If we found a spot for you, we’ll let you know by email shortly. In the meantime, there are still spots available in our Master Classes, and you can always check at the registration desk for any last-minute cancellations.
Pitch Sessions
Sign up to pitch your work to an industry professional.
Jen Albert of ECW Press
Selena Middleton of Stelliform Press
Renaissance Press
JF Garrard of Dark Helix Press
Ashley Hisson of Wolsak & Wynn
Ask An Expert
Have questions about editing, query letters, or other aspects of the publishing industry? This is your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our experts.
Mathieu Lauzon-Dicso
Kaffeeklatsches
Join one of our Guests of Honour for a low-key, small group chat! This is a great opportunity to bring industry questions, meet new people or geek out about shared interests.
Kate Heartfield
Stephen Kotowych
Premee Mohamed
BIPOC Lunch!
After last year’s success, this year we’re hosting a BIPOC Lunch! Join us in Founders for a casual chat with other BIPOC attendees on Saturday October 18, 1pm - 2pm. Lunch will be served. Please sign up in advance, as this helps avoid stressing out our tireless volunteers!
Short Story Book Club
Do you love short fiction? Do you also love digging into them with a group of fellow short fiction fans? Sign up for a book-club style chat with longtime editor and critic Arley Sorg. You'll receive 2 short stories to read ahead of time, and take part in a deep dive about each author's work, with guiding questions from Arley. No particular experience needed - just a love of short fiction and discovering new works!
Short Story Book Club
Blue Pencil Café
Want feedback from a pro writer or editor on your work? Bring 2-3 pages of writing and get real-time, in-person feedback from one of our expert critiquers. Or, sit down for a one-on-one Q&A about the writing industry.
Blue Pencil Café