Call for Proposals (2027)

Dear Fellow Writers and Thinkers,

The Windhover Writers' Festival (February 18-19, 2027) promises to be a vibrant gathering to explore the intersection of faith and creativity, with a central theme of Narrative Beauty.

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 interplay between narrative, faith, and beauty.
• How faith informs and shapes the creative process.
• The ethics of Christian storytelling in any medium.
• 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.
• The role of visual and performing arts in appealing to God’s beauty and telling God’s story.
• Community involvement projects and discussions
• Creative Panels/Papers will also be considered.
• 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/proposal topic and its relevance to the festival theme.
• Format of the panel discussion (e.g., lecture, Q&A, creative writing exercise/workshop).
• Please submit your proposal by November 1st, 2026.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and to welcoming you to the 2027 Windhover Writers' Festival.

ALL submissions must use our Submittable page (link below).

All submissions will receive a 15% off discount code for registration around the first week of December. Accepted proposals will receive a 25% discount code for registration.