Federation of British Columbia Writers

Federation of British Columbia Writers Craft. Connection. Career. Supporting writers across BC and Yukon since 1976.

The Federation of BC Writers is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, and community to writers in British Columbia. Writers at every stage are welcome; our members range from emerging writers and poets to seasoned professionals. Perks of becoming a member of the FBCW include:
- workshops and events, including our yearly, week-long Writers' Summit
- monthly online Writers' Soc

ials
- annual writing contests with opportunities for publication
- a subscription to WordWorks, the magazine for BC writers
- community-building opportunities such as online Writing Circles and sprints
- and more! General enquiries:
[email protected]
www.bcwriters.ca

Become a member:
https://www.bcwriters.ca/join-us

As writers in the FBCW community, storytelling is an essential part of who we are—and we don’t just mean that novel you’...
06/26/2026

As writers in the FBCW community, storytelling is an essential part of who we are—and we don’t just mean that novel you’re working on! We are about to launch a series of social media campaigns about our members and how the FBCW has impacted their writing.

To make this happen, we need enthusiastic participants who are interested in connecting with the writing community about writing processes, challenges, and unanswered questions.

We want to hear your voice! Reach out to [email protected] to get involved.

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Join us July 20-24 for a weeklong online writing intensive focused on the craft, discipline, and deceptive difficulty of...
06/26/2026

Join us July 20-24 for a weeklong online writing intensive focused on the craft, discipline, and deceptive difficulty of writing books that feel effortless to read. Beach reads are often described as “light” reading, but an easier read does not mean it's an easy write.

This intensive has been carefully curated to offer a range of practical craft lessons that build toward a cohesive and rewarding learning experience. Participants will explore the invisible engineering behind page-turners.

Detailed schedule coming soon!

Find out more and register: https://www.bcwriters.ca/event-6696449

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Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives!'A year of one hundred rejection...
06/25/2026

Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives!

'A year of one hundred rejections' is written by Finnian Burnett. It was originally published in the 2022 Volume III issue of WordWorks.

Find it here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=a-year-of-one-hundred-rejections

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Join us on June 28th at 2pm for our next Sunday Webinar, A Novelist's Guide to Writing Memoir with internationally publi...
06/21/2026

Join us on June 28th at 2pm for our next Sunday Webinar, A Novelist's Guide to Writing Memoir with internationally published author Darren Groth.

Explore novel-writing techniques that prove useful, and at times even essential, in a first-time journey penning memoir. Expect to cover 5 novel-writing techniques that don't just translate to memoir, but make it sing.

Register and find out more: https://www.bcwriters.ca/event-6676467

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The latest blog is here! https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=summer-writing-and-moreFind out about a selection of upcoming w...
06/20/2026

The latest blog is here! https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=summer-writing-and-more

Find out about a selection of upcoming writing events and opportunities around BC, Yukon, and beyond, both in person and online. This week's blog includes the Online Canada Fiction Fest, Vancouver poetry slams, and a 3-day novel contest, plus lots more!

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Last call for Edit Trek!EDIT TREK: THE NEXT ITERATION is a weeklong online editing intensive focused on the messy, neces...
06/19/2026

Last call for Edit Trek!

EDIT TREK: THE NEXT ITERATION is a weeklong online editing intensive focused on the messy, necessary, deeply transformative work of revision.

Running via Zoom from June 22 to 26, this editing- and revision-focused intensive will help writers look beyond the first draft and into the real craft of shaping, strengthening, and polishing a manuscript. Participants can choose from a range of workshops, talks, and discussions led by editors, authors, and publishing professionals with different areas of expertise. Sessions are recorded for those who cannot make the live workshop.

More info and register here: https://bcwriters.ca/event-6694048

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Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives!'Speculative fiction: A whole ne...
06/18/2026

Head to our website to read the latest WordWorks Online article taken from the archives!

'Speculative fiction: A whole new world of possibility' is written by Erin MacNair. It was originally published in the 2024 Volume II issue of WordWorks.

Find it here: https://bcwriters.ca/articles?p=speculative-fiction-a-whole-new-world-of-possibility

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Self-publishing can be empowering, creative, and practical—but it can also be confusing to figure out alone. From editin...
06/16/2026

Self-publishing can be empowering, creative, and practical—but it can also be confusing to figure out alone. From editing and design to distribution, marketing, launch planning, and long-term sales, there are a lot of decisions between “I have a manuscript” and “My book is out in the world.”

FBCW’s Enrolled: Self-Publishing 101 is a seven-week course designed to help writers understand the full self-publishing process from beginning to end. Led by longtime indie publisher and freelance editor Jenn Sommersby, with special guests bringing insight into key parts of the publishing journey, this course will give participants a clear, realistic roadmap for preparing, producing, publishing, and promoting their own book.

Join us on Saturdays from July 11th to August 29th for this informative and hands on series.

Register and find out more here: https://bcwriters.ca/event-6729143

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06/14/2026

Rewind the Workshop - Kiss, Don’t Tell, part 7 💖

In our final clip from Kiss, Don’t Tell, host Jennifer Sommersby discusses the relatability factor of romance novels, and why readers connect so deeply with these stories.

💭 Now over to you — tell us in the comments: what makes a novel feel relatable to you?

We hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s highlights. A huge thank you to our wonderful host (and FBCW staff member) Jennifer, for sharing her knowledge and passion for the world of romance writing.

More highlights from other past FBCW workshops will be coming your way soon!

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Visit Jenn’s website here: https://jennifersommersby.com/

Visit https://www.bcwriters.ca/Events-for-Writers to explore our upcoming events.

Our Fall into Writing Retreat is open for bookings!Join us on Nov 23-27 for dedicated writing time and support at the be...
06/14/2026

Our Fall into Writing Retreat is open for bookings!

Join us on Nov 23-27 for dedicated writing time and support at the beautiful Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, located in the idyllic natural landscape of the UBC Research Forest near Maple Ridge. Escape from it all with other creatives and get energized!

Find out more here: https://fbcwretreats.com/

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