We believe that great stories from other universes, realities, and timelines are created right here.

This year's theme, world-building, explores the craft of building an immersive world and a career as a published author. By collaborating with established authors, publishers, and other community members, we aim to expand emerging writers' access to the literary world.

The Festival will include:
*World-building presentation and Q&A with EPL Writer in Residence Alexis Marie Chute
*Live Action Slush
*Speed Mentoring
*Tabling from:
*Variant Edition Comics
*Bolo Tie Collective
*Worldcon
*NeWest Press
*Book Publishers of Alberta
*Audrey's Books
*Sandra Wong
*A one-shot TTRPG playthrough