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"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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Office Contact:
Fernanda Viveiros
Executive Director
604-683-2057
bcwriters@shaw.ca

Launch of new 
Fed anthology 

READINGS AROUND
THE PROVINCE 

July 11-13   Write On Bowen!  A festival for writers and readers, Bowen Island

July 14-27
Fernie Writers' Conference

July 17-20 - Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival

July 20-25 - Victoria School of Writing summer intensive

Sat. July 26th - Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival, Stanley Park, Vancouver

July 28
Trade Magazine Writers' Symposium, SFU

August 14-18
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, Sechelt BC

Sept 19-21 - 5th Annual Kootenay BookWeekend, Nelson BC

Welcome to the
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

To keep on top of our new initiatives—and to receive timely industry news, author events, contests & market listings and much more—subscribe to Federation Vox, our electronic newsletter. Subscriptions to the Vox e-newsletter are free and membership in the Federation of BC Writers is not required. Contact the Federation office at 604.683.2057 or email bcwriters@shaw.ca to add your email address to our growing list of Vox devotees.


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.


 

 
The Federation of BC Writers' AGM, Anthology Launch and Conference

The AGM was held in Vancouver at the Listel Hotel on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 pm. and was followed by a reception and the launch of our new Fed anthology, Imagining British Columbia: Land, Memory & Place.  












 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGM.Flowers 
Executive Director Fernanda Viveiros accepting flowers from new Board President Sylvia Taylor.
  Photo by Ben Nuttall-Smith.

More photos here.