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Word on the Street (WOTS) Toronto
The Word On The Street (WOTS) is a national celebration of literacy and Canadian writing. Every year WOTS offers hundreds of author readings for visitors of all ages and a vibrant marketplace featuring the best selection of books and magazines in Canada. Join (for free!) to celebrate the stories that connect us. Stay tuned to https://toronto.thewordonthestreet.ca/ as more details will be added as the festival approaches.
Find out more »Word Vancouver
It’s the 30th year of Word Vancouver, and every festival brings exciting new changes! You can look forward to another year at UBC Robson Square, sharing the love of the literary with community both old and new. Join for a wide range of literary programming in UBC Classrooms, exhibitors and performances in the Robson Square Ice Rink, and poetry readings in Robson Plaza.
Find out more »Muskoka Authors Association Presents Tall Pine Tales 2024
Muskoka Authors Association (MMA) invites the community to the fourth installment of the 11th annual Tall Pine Tales, the last of four exciting evenings of public readings featuring talented published and novice writers from Muskoka. The brainchild of Melody Richardson, the events continue to be planned and organized to keep alive her dream of supporting and promoting local writers. From historic fiction to poetry, humourous personal accounts to suspense-filled short stories and excerpts from novels, attendees will enjoy jam-packed evenings…
Find out more »2024 OTW Books Author Convention and Book Signing
The 2024 convention will be held at the Country Inn & Suites in Calgary, Alberta. The hotel has generously offered attendees a group rate. Guests staying at the hotel will receive a hot breakfast in the morning. The conference portion of the convention will commence at 11:00 am on Friday, October 4. There is an exceptional roster of industry professionals and other valuable speakers lined up to share their insights and expertise with attendees. A nice lunch will be provided…
Find out more »Victoria Festival of Authors
Welcome to Victoria Festival of Authors, Vancouver Island’s largest, and liveliest, celebration of books and book lovers. For eight years, VFA has hosted authors from across Canada, and you're welcome you to join for a celebration of reading and writing. This is the ninth annual festival, and, as with last year, this one will be a hybrid, offering in-person programming of regional authors, most offered by livestream for those viewing from home, as well as virtual programming of authors from…
Find out more »Whistler Writers Festival
This is an annual event in Whistler, started by The Whistler Writing Society (TWWS) in 2002. It is a multi-venue, multi-artist, multi-day event. It involves over half of WWS’ volunteer and financial resources. 1500+ guests have been welcomed each year. The festival includes a masterclass workshop series for new and emerging writers on various topics of craft (e.g.: fiction, non-fiction, children’s & YA and more), reading events and panel discussions for the general public, and a Literary Cabaret combining music and…
Find out more »Surrey International Writers Conference
The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft with in-person, hybrid, or online-only format. This Day We Write!
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CAA BC CHAPTER EVENT – Open Mic: Your Life in 200 Words!
It’s our last open mic of the year! Readings will be 5 - 6 minutes per person. In 200 words, you will tell us: What are your major accomplishments, things you are proud to have done? What are your major failures or disappointments? What are you very sorry to have done or not done? Were you an early bloomer or a late bloomer? Have you ever had to run from anything? What key lessons has life taught you? Have you…
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