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. SiWC will be a hybrid in person and online conference again in 2023. SiWC runs October 20-22, 2023 (in person […]
Do you know any children who aspire to create their own illustrated characters and bring them to life through a comic or graphic novel? Join award-winning and Emmy nominated animation director, and acclaimed author and illustrator Jeff Chiba Stearns as he shows students aged six to twelve fun and innovative ways to tell stories through […]
Do you want to write a novel or a memoir? Please join author, Julianne Harvey, of Ruby Finch Books for a fun writing class. We will talk about the things that hold us back when we want to write, brainstorm ideas and outlines for your upcoming projects, and do some journaling and writing prompts together […]
This 3-hour workshop is aimed at authors who are in the early stages of their writing careers, who have written a book and now need some guidance regarding the editing and publishing options available to them. EDITING, FROM THE “BIG PICTURE” TO THE PERSNICKITY Facilitator: Allyson Foster This session will demystify the different types and […]
The Write on Bowen Festival of Readers & Writers is a three-day event on beautiful Bowen Island that showcases writers and authors and their work. It provides opportunities for participants to attend workshops and other events that will aid them in the development of word-based creative endeavours. It allows everyone, including the general public, to […]
Join writers Corinne Manning, Adele Barclay, and Alex Leslie, as they read from their work and discuss working in the short story form at Wildfires Bookshop (a lovely, queer-owned bookstore, if you haven’t been there yet!) in New West on Sunday March 16, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Kelowna, Bill Arnott is headed your way. He's offering a free workshop at Kelowna Downtown Library Okanagan Regional Library. This workshop titled "Engaging the Senses" is perfect for writers of all genres and experiences. Bring whatever you need to write and get ready to be inspired! See more and register here!
Participate in lightning talks and workshops around the inspiration and production of creative works in both text and image.
We’re back for the 2025 Canine Library at John Hendry Trout Lake Park. Borrow a St. John Ambulance certified therapy pup, read them poetry, or join a poetry workshop. Sign-ups start at 12:30 pm—spots go fast, so don’t be late! Enjoy books, barks, and fun with VPL's Children's tent and VPL’s Writer in Residence, Selina […]
The Alcuin Society and Vancouver Public Library are pleased to present the biennial Alcuin Wayzgoose, the largest letterpress print and book arts fair in Vancouver! Come and meet more than 27 many skilled book artists, printmakers, letterpress printers, papermakers and paper marblers and watch various book arts demonstrations throughout the day. The exhibitors this year […]