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Call for Speakers - CWA Annual Conference, November 6-7, 2026
We are seeking workshop presenters for the CWA Annual Conference on topics related to writing (journalism, fiction craft, etc.), other creative endeavors (art, photography, etc.), social media/marketing, and more. Interactive sessions with audience activities are encouraged! We also seek rescue and/or shelter topics for our Rescue Track. Please send a one- to two-paragraph proposal and a paragraph about why you are the person to speak on that subject to Conference Chair Andrea Dorn at Conference@catwriters.com. Deadline: July 15, 2026
Save the Date: CWA Annual Conference in Dallas-Fort Worth
Come celebrate the amazing world of felines with your community of cat professionals! We’re excited to welcome you to the 32nd CWA Annual Conference, taking place near the Dallas-Fort Worth airport this November 6–7, 2026.
This year’s event features two specialized workshop tracks—one for writers and content creators, and another for cat rescue professionals—so you can focus on what matters most to you. Join us for two full days of workshops plus a Friday Fun Night and, on Saturday night, the Awards Banquet and Ceremony. Catch up with friends, make new connections, gain fresh insights, and leave feeling inspired!
Calling our CWA Friends in the Pet Industry!
Reserve your sponsorship space for the CWA Annual Conference and put your brand in front of the storytellers who shape the pet market. Our members—award-winning journalists, authors, and content creators—help the public discover and trust the brands they feature. As a sponsor, you’ll gain direct access to these influential voices and the audiences they inspire.
To get started, explore Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Conference Chair Andrea Dorn with questions at conference@catwriters.com.
Another Members-Only Exclusive: Relive CWA Milestones, Memories, Events, and Activities
Be sure to view our new photo-filled yearbooks! Each annual edition showcases members, recognizes our sponsors, highlights outreach efforts, and celebrates winners of the CWA Communications Contest. You’ll also find coverage of the CWA Communications Conferences, along with a meaningful In Memoriam section honoring the dear colleagues we have lost. Go to the CWA Annual Yearbook Page (sign in with your members-only password).
The 2026 CWA Communication Contest is Closed
Stay tuned over the next few months for announcement of our Certificate of Excellence Winners in areas such as writing, photography, art, broadcasting, and more. This November, join us for the announcement of the Muse and Special Awards winners at the CWA Annual Awards Gala.
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Browse the Members' Book Directory
CWA is proud of our member authors and their publications. The Members’ Book Directory is a searchable database listing books by animal behaviorists, novelists, poets, short story writers, illustrators, and photographers whose works are sold through professional bookstores and online venues. Search the Book List and find your next cat book to read!
Members: If you’d like to submit your latest cat book, or if you have an update to an item in the directory, please fill out the submission form in the Members-Only Portal of the website.
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Password for the Members Only Page
The password for the Members Only page of the CWA website has been updated for 2026 and shared with members by email. If you did not receive your password, please contact the CWA Secretary Jody Wallace. Also, be sure you whitelist the CWA's URL (*@catwriters.com) so that CWA emails come to your Inbox.
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