"The job of the poet (a job which can't be learned) consists of placing those objects
of the visible world which have become invisible due to the glue of habit,
in an unusual position which strikes the soul and gives them a tragic force"
 Cocteau, "La Mort et les Statues", Paris, 1977.
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Federation of British Columbia Writers!
The Federation of BC Writers is one of the largest writers associations in Canada with over 650 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.
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The Federation of BC Writers' AGM, Anthology Launch and Conference
LAUNCH OF NEW
FED ANTHOLOGY
| The AGM will be held in Vancouver at the Listel Hotel on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 pm. Federation members are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion of our agenda. The AGM will be followed by a reception and the launch of our new Fed anthology, Imagining British Columbia: Land, Memory, & Place. Conference workshops will be held on Saturday, May 10, at the Listel. Details on the AGM workshops posted here.
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Imagining British Columbia: Land, Memory & Place
Edited by Daniel Francis
Vancouver
Federation of BC Writers’ Anthology Launch
Sculpture Gallery Room, Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver
Friday, May 9, 8 pm.
M/C: Editor Daniel Francis
Readers: Trevor Carolan, Pam Galloway, Luanne Armstrong, Mona Fertig. A.S. Penne. For more information, contact the Federation office at bcwriters@shaw.ca
Salmon Arm
Shuswap Lake International Writers' Festival
Launch and lunch sponsored by the Federation of BC Writers and the Shuswap Association of Writers takes place on the deck of the Prestige Hotel.
Saturday, May 24, 12:30 - 1:30 pm.
Deanna Kawatski, Jan Drabek and Luanne Armstrong reading from the Federation's new anthology. For more information, contact Kay McCracken at kaymcc@telus.net
Victoria
Fed Anthology Launch sponsored by the Federation of BC Writers, taking place at the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, 6G - 1001 Douglas St., Victoria.
Friday, May 30, 7 pm.
Readers: Harold Rhenisch, Katherine Gordon, Pauline Holdstock, M.A.C. Farrant, Mona Fertig, Trisha Cull and Margaret Thompson. For more information, contact the Federation office or Margaret Thompson at magpye@shaw.ca.
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