Annual Conference

The Cat Writers' Association holds an annual conference at varying locations around the USA. The agenda for the conference is filled with seminars, editor appointments, an autograph party, networking breakfast, reception and annual awards banquet, as well as the annual meeting of the association.

The CWA Annual Conference will be held in Los Angeles, CA on November 1-3, 2012. Hotel details are now available.

CWA depends on volunteers! Please read the committee descriptions and volunteer to be a part of the next conference.

Previous Conferences:

2010 Annual Conference

• 2010 Conference Booklet (PDF)
• 2010 Certificate of Excellence Winners (PDF)
• 2010 Muse Medallion^TM (PDF)
• 2010 Special Award Winners (PDF)

2009 Annual Conference

• 2009 Certificate of Excellence Winners (PDF)
• 2009 Muse Medallion^TM (PDF)
• 2009 Special Award Winners (PDF)

Seminar Outlines and Notes, Speeches - files courtesy of presentors

• Mystery Writing 101 - Clea Simon

2008

2008 Award Winners

• 2008 Muse Medallion^TM (PDF)
• 2008 Special Award Winners | PDF

2007 Annual Conference

2007 Award Winners

• 2007 Certificate of Excellence Winners (PDF)
• 2007 Muse Medallion ^TM Winners (PDF)
• 2007 Special Award Winners

Seminar Outlines and Notes, Speeches - files courtesy of presentors

• Analysis of Lost Cat Behavior - Kat Albrecht
• Great Beginnings: That All-Important First Page - Vic DiGenti
• How To Make An Editor Happy - Heather Russell-Revesz
• Stop Procrastinating…Real Soon - Linda Kay Hardie
• Pet Therapy - Debra J. White
• Feline Behavior Issues Panel - Recommended Resources
• Getting -- And Staying -- Organized - Fran Pennock Shaw & Susan Logan
  • Outline
  • Resources List

Conference Testimonials & Photos

Testimonials from past conference attendees
Photos of 2005 conference activities

Past Conferences

Here's a look at some of our past conferences and award winners:

2006
• 2006 Special Award Winners
• 2006 Muse Medallion^TM Winners

2005

• 2005 Special Award Winners
• 2005 Certificate of Excellence Winners
• 2005 Muse Medallion^TM Winners
• Seminar Outlines and Notes, Speeches - PDF files courtesy of presentors
  • From Non-Fiction into Fiction - Shirley Rousseau Murphy
  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Updated Information - Susan Little, DVM
  • Networking For the Shy to Terrified - Dena Harris
  • Public Affairs Panel
    • Summary - Sharon A. Coleman
    • Defining the Problem - +++++ Johnson
    • Handout: Feral Cats, Predation and Wildlife Issues - Joan Miller
    • Handout: Hoarding of Animals & Vaccination Issues - Joan Miller

2004

• 2004 Special Award Winners
• 2004 Certificate of Excellence Winners
• 2004 Muse Medallion^TM Winners
• Seminar Outlines and Notes, Speeches - PDF files courtesy of presentors
  • Public Speaking Tips & Techniques - Dena Harris
  • The Write Stuff - Arden Moore
  • Inside Guide to Effective Writing - Arden Moore
  • Getting Published - Dan Poynter
    • P-40: Cover Sheet and Resources
    • P-40: Printout of PowerPoint Slides
  • The New Book Model - Dan Poynter
    • P-31 (Part One): Available from the Form Bank
  • Veterinary Issues Panel - Amy D. Shojai, moderator
    • Veterinary Experts & Specialists - Jill A. Richardson, DVM

2003

• 2003 Special Award Winners
• 2003 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners
• Seminar Outlines and Notes, Speeches - PDF files courtesy of presentors
  • Winn Feline Foundation - Hilary Helmrich, Keynote Speaker
  • Getting the Most Out of Networking - Amy Shojai
  • Better Book Proposals - Beth Adelman
  • Stress Relief - Kari Winters
  • Moving From Nonfiction to Fiction - Linda Kay Weber
  • Self-Publishing - Barbara Florio Graham
2002
• Highlights of the 2002 Annual Conference - Houston, Texas
• 2002 Special Award Winners
• 2002 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners

2001

• Highlights of the 2001 Annual Conference - Houston, Texas
• 2001 Special Award Winners
• 2001 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners

2000

• Highlights of the 2000 Annual Conference - Kansas City, Missouri
• 2000 Special Award Winners
• 2000 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners

1999

• Highlights of the 1999 Annual Conference - Kansas City, Missouri
• 1999 Special Award Winners
• 1999 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners

1998

• Highlights of the 1998 Annual Conference - Kansas City, Missouri
• 1998 Special Award Winners
• 1998 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners

1997

• Highlights of the 1997 Annual Conference - Atlanta, Georgia
• 1997 Special Award Presentations
• 1997 Muse Medallion^TM & Certificate of Excellence Winners