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The Federation of BC Writers is one of the largest writers associations in Canada with over 600 current members. The Federation is the voice of writers in BC—supporting, developing, informing and promoting writers while fostering a community for writing throughout the province. Along with established and emerging writers, the Federation of BC Writers includes those who have an interest in the works of our talented authors and in the resources and programs we offer.
We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the Federation of BC Writers; the benefits of joining; our programs, services and resources; our WordWorks journal; and other aspects of our association. In our Market section, you'll find an up-to-date calendar of literary events, awards & prizes and contests along with links to grants, publishers and literary journals. Federation members also receive Federation Vox, our electronic newsletter.
Write on Bowen! / July 10-12
Bowen Island is the place to be for aspiring and experienced writers. Participate in interactive writing workshops that will kickstart your creative juices. Learn tricks of the trade from professional writers in our panel presentations. Sign up for a one-on-one blue pencil editing session with a professional writer/editor. Enjoy readings by local authors (including science fiction legend Spider Robinson). Meet and mingle with festival authors at a gala celebration of the literary arts. More info: carolcram@gmail.com. Online registration: www.biac.ca/writersfestival.
| Tickets: Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Tickets are on sale for the 27th Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. To order, call 1-800-565-9631. Fed members Katherine Gordon, June Hutton, M.A.C. Farrant, Rebecca Hendry and Lily Hoy Price are among the featured writers at this year's festival, which takes place in Sechelt on August 13-16.
More information. Summer Dream Literary Festival / August 22
Sponsored by Pandora's Collective. In Stanley Park at Lumberman's Arch - rain or shine (tents provided). Bring a picnic and plan to spend the whole day. A wonderful seaside day immersed in writing and poetry. Details to follow as plans unfold. More info: http://www.pandorascollective.com/. Tickets for Margaret Atwood Event / October 1
A new novel by Margaret Atwood is always cause for excitement among readers. This fall McClelland & Stewart will publish The Year of the Flood , a brilliant visionary imagining of the future that calls to mind Atwood's classic novel The Handmaid's Tale . On October 1 the Vancouver International Writers Festival will present a very special pre-Festival event with Margaret Atwood, accompanied by three actors and a choir that will sing hymns written by Ms. Atwood. Tickets go on sale June 15. http://www.writersfest.bc.ca/community/specialevents
Tickets for Surrey International Writers' Conference
Tickets are available online for the Surrey International Writers' Conference, which will take place on October 23-25. Fed members Anthony Dalton, Bernice Lever, Lorraine Murphy, Lois Peterson and Leanne Prain are among the featured presenters at this year's conference. More information. |
21st Annual Literary Writes Competition
Highly acclaimed poet and Fed member Patrick Lane is the judge for the 2009 Annual Literary Writes Competition. The category for this year's competition is poetry. Deadline: Postmarked July 3, 2009. For more information about the prizes and submission guidelines, check out http://www.bcwriters.com/literary.php.
Lane Shortlisted for Amazon Canada's First Novel Award
Red Dog, Red Dog by Fed member Patrick Lane is one of six Canadian books shortlisted for Amazon.ca's First Novel Award. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/books/story/2009/06/16/first-novel-award.html
The Federation of British Columbia Writers
operates with funds raised from membership dues,
fundraising activities, corporate and private sponsorship,
and with the support of the Province of British Columbia
through the BC Arts Council and the Direct Access Program,
which the Federation gratefully acknowledges.
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