Federation of BC Writers

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The latest blog is here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=spring-and-beyond-1 Head to our website to read about the latest selection of upcoming writing events and opportunities around BC and beyond. This week, find out about the Pulp Literature flash fiction contest, an online reading series, book launches, and more! [Image Description: A pile of books, the top one open, sits among green grass and small purple and white flowers. The 'from the ground UP' logo is in the bottom right of the image. End.]
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Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives! 'Shared Vision, Shared Story' is written by James Leard. It was originally published in the 2022 Volume III issue of WordWorks. Find it here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=shared-vision-shared-story [Image Description: A headshot of author James Leard. End.]
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2 days ago
UM, HELLO?! My inaugural guest for the new @federationbcwriters WRITER TALK series is none other than my darling @katucker_ ! *bounce bounce bounce* JOIN US on Wednesday, June 3 @ 7 p.m. Pacific. (Yes. Via Zoom.) Register at the link below. It's FREE (donations always welcome -- you know, nonprofit and all that). Get those questions ready for Kathleen as we talk about her very successful writing career, how she got there and where she's going, and, of course, how much she loves her editor. 😍 Link: https://bcwriters.ca/event-6692057 #writertalk #writing #katucker #authortalk #writingcommunity
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3 days ago
Memoir Writing Intensive: Avoiding the Potholes of Memory Lane starts tomorrow! With a week of writing sprints and workshops, you'll learn how to shape lived experience into meaningful story. Register and find the schedule here: https://www.bcwriters.ca/event-6629006 [Image Description: A promotional image for the FBCW's upcoming Memoir Writing Intensive: Avoiding the Potholes of Memory Lane. An illustration of a yellow sign with the event name in the foreground. In the background, a path is winding through evergreen trees towards the mountains in the distance. End.]
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6 days ago
We're excited to announce that Memoir Writing Intensive attendees will receive a special promo code for a free three month trial of Duotrope. "Duotrope is an established, award-winning resource for writers and artists. We help you save time finding publishers or literary agents, so you can focus on creating. Our publication and agent listings are up to date and full of information you won't find elsewhere. We also offer submission trackers, several search options, theme & deadline calendars, statistics on publishers, and extensive interviews." This promotion is only available for those who have registered for the FBCW's upcoming Memoir Writing Intensive (online May 11-15). Register and find out more here: https://www.bcwriters.ca/Events-for-Writers And find out more about Duotrope here: /about/ [Image Description: An large upper case D in a black font in front of a blue to green gradient background. End.]
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8 days ago
Read this week's From the Ground UP blog here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=more-may-and-beyond You'll find a selection of upcoming writing events and opportunities around BC and beyond, including panels, book launches, and author talks, plus an international debut novel contest. [Image Description: An illustration of a tree with brightly coloured books for leaves. The 'from the ground UP' logo is top-right. End.]
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8 days ago
Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives! 'Tips for Getting the Most Out of Working with an Editor' is written by Lesley Cameron. It was originally published in the Spring 2019 issue of WordWorks. Find it here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-working-with-an-editor [Image Description: A headshot of author Lesley Cameron. She is looking over her shoulder and smiling into the camera. End.]
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9 days ago
Join us online from 11-15 May 2026 as we spend a week learning to shape lived experience into meaningful story, with sessions exploring big-picture memoir ideas: - finding the right slice of a life - identifying the hook or angle - creating structure - writing for legacy as well as publication - using interviews and memory as tools for excavation - connecting to your readers through personal narrative - navigating ethics, consent, and the many truths that memoir must hold Our week of learning, activities, and connection will include at least 7 hour-long sessions. Find out more and register here: https://bcwriters.ca/event-6629006 [Image Description: a promotional image for the FBCW's upcoming Writing Intensive. An illustration of a yellow road sign with the name of the intensive, 'Memoir Writing Intensive: Avoiding the Potholes on Memory Lane', sits on a sunny path edged with daisies and trees. A mountain can be seen in the background. End.]
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10 days ago
Our full Memoir Writing Intensive program is live! Check out all of our upcoming workshops and events, running from May 11-15. Register and find out more about each workshop here: https://bcwriters.ca/event-6629006 [Image Descriptions: Main Image: A promotional illustration for the FBCW's upcoming Memoir Writing Intensive, Avoiding the Potholes on Memory Lane. In the foreground, the title of the intensive is written on a yellow sign. Behind it, a path wanders through evergreen tress, towards the mountains in the distance. End.]
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12 days ago
Saturday Editing Sprints - Edit with Kare! Join Kare on Saturdays from 10-noon for self-directed time to work on finding holes in your story, character development, scene work and line edits, rooting out those pesky filter and glue words—or simply write something new and worry about the edits later. Every fix, catch, and word written or slashed is a win! Enter and exit as you please. We will do five minutes of chitchat at the start and end of the two-hour sessions. These sessions will run from May 16th through to June 13th. Register and more info: https://bcwriters.ca/event-6675891 [Image Description: A promo image for the FBCW's Editing Sprints - Edit with Kare! In the middle are the event details, as mentioned in the post, plus a headshot of host, Kare. At the bottom are the logos for the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia. End.]
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14 days ago
The latest blog is here! https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=may-and-beyond-1 Check it out to discover a selection of upcoming writing events and opportunities around BC and beyond. This week's blog features a book launch party, author readings, poetry awards, and more! [Image Description: A photograph of stacks of pastel-coloured books in front of a pale blue background. A small green plant is on top of the left-most stack. The 'from the ground UP' logo is top-right of the image. End.]
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15 days ago
Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives! 'What I Learned from Getting Published' is written by Kacie Berghoef . It was originally published in the Spring 2019 issue of WordWorks. Find it here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=what-i-learned-from-getting-published [Image Description: A photograph of author, Kacie Berghoef. She is outside, in front of blooming purple plants. End.]
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16 days ago