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  • April 2023

  • Sat 22
    April 22, 2023 | 8:00 am - April 23, 2023 | 5:00 pm

    FESTIVAL: ReadersMagnet returns at the L.A. Times Festival of Books this 2023

    Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet is excited to exhibit again at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The book festival will take place on April 22-23, 2023, at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus. It will be ReadersMagnet’s fourth time (including the digital edition in 2020) to exhibit at the […]

  • Fri 28
    April 28, 2023 | 9:00 am - April 30, 2023 | 7:00 pm

    ReadersMagnet Book Confab San Francisco: An Endless Pursuit of Spreading the Art of Storytelling

    Studio 1086 1086 Howard St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    This year, ReadersMagnet will once again host ReadersMagnet Book Confab - its original and innovative pop-up event for storytellers and book lovers. More than just a gathering of book enthusiasts, the event allows writers to build their brand and connect with their readers. Following its resounding success on the East Coast, ReadersMagnet will bring its […]

    Free
  • May 2023

  • Thu 4
    May 4, 2023 | 12:00 pm - May 27, 2023 | 5:00 pm

    LiterASIAN 2023

    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens 578 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Vancouver, BC - LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. With this year’s theme of Inclusion 2023, the festival will be packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an […]

    $5 – $60
  • Fri 19
    May 19, 2023 | 7:00 pm - May 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm

    FESTIVAL: Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival

    Prestige Harbourfront Resort 251 Harbour Front Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

    Sessions included both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters based on questions and answers in a relaxed and intimate setting. 20th Anniversary. Askew's Writing Contest Awards

  • Tue 30
    May 30, 2023

    SCWES BOOK AWARDS FOR BC AUTHORS 2023: SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE

    New in 2023 is the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Awards offering prizes in fiction, non-fiction and poetry in traditional and independent publishing streams. There will be a first-prize winner in each category announced at the Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival. $100 will be awarded for the first-place winner as follows: […]

  • August 2023

  • Thu 10
    August 10, 2023

    2nd Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival

    Gibsons Public Market 473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC, Canada

    Come to the Gibsons Public Market on the Sunshine Coast August 10-14 to enjoy literary readings paired with an art exhibit, writers' and artists workshops and more.

  • Thu 17
    August 17, 2023 - August 20, 2023

    Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

    Rockwood Pavilion 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt, BC, Canada

    Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens.

  • Fri 18
    August 18, 2023 | 1:00 pm - August 20, 2023 | 3:00 pm

    Seaside Art, Photography & Book Fair

    Sunshine Coast artists, photography and authors will be showcasing and selling their work at this free event at the Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt, BC. There will be literary readings and art workshops. Artists and Photographers include: Roger Handling Kasia Krolikowska Paula O’Brien Paddy Meade Kevin Wells Vash Step and his Sunshine Coast photography […]

    Free
  • September 2023

  • Mon 11
    September 11, 2023 - September 17, 2023

    Elephant Mountain Lit Fest

    Elephant Mountain Lit Fest will be sparking literary flames in Nelson, BC from September 11 - 17, 2023. We are a festival with events for both readers and writers, with workshops, readings, panels, blue pencil sessions and more. Learn more here.

  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023

    Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers

    Bowen Island Public Library 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC, Canada

    This annual festival brings together readers and writers and all lovers of the spoken and written word. We gather on idyllic Bowen Island to spend two days engaged in stimulating writing workshops, facilitated by professional writers, authors, poets, screenwriters and others. We feature special events including author readings, panel discussions and other activities.

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