Metro Vancouver Events
Canadian Authors–Metro Vancouver presents events on a variety of topics, all to do with aspects of writing. The public is welcome. Regular gatherings are held the second Wednesday of the month from January to June and September to November. A summer social takes place in mid-August. The AGM/holiday social is held in early December.
Location: BC Alliance for Arts + Culture
938 Howe Street, Suite 100, Vancouver BC V6Z 1N9
Time: 7-9 p.m., (doors open at 6:45 p.m.)
Cost: Members no charge; Guests $10; Students with ID $5. Pay at the door. The public is welcome.
Upcoming Events
NEXT EVENT
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Michael Mirolla, Writer and Publisher, Guernica Editions
Join award-winning author and publisher Michael Mirolla from Guernica Editions, the thriving press that he took over with his partner Connie McParland in 2009. Michael will speak about publishing in the 21st century, the history of Guernica Editions, and its current mandate and vision. In the second half of the talk, he will discuss what it takes to become a Guernica writer. Q&A to follow.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Lynn Duncan – Vivalogue Publishing & Whistler Independent Book Awards
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Karen Schauber, Flash Fiction
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Cynthia Sharp, Poetry workshop
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Iona Whishaw, Historical Fiction
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
TBC
Summer break during July
Summer Social
TBC / Date, Time, and Location to be announced
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Open Mic
Sunday, September 29, 2020
Word Vancouver, Vancouver Public Library
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
TBC
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
Panel
Please note that this month’s meeting will be held a week early, due to Remembrance Day falling on the second Wednesday.
Annual General Meeting and Winter Social
Past Meetings & Events 2018
Past Meetings & Events 2017
Past Meetings & Events 2016
Past Meetings & Events 2015
Branch Contact: Kathleen Schmitt, President: VANpresident(at)canadianauthors.org | 604-299-1764
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