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RCLAS Royal City Literary Arts Society (RCLAS)
“Wordplay At Work”
www.rclas.com

RCLAS Mission Statement:

Our organization is Inclusive of ALL writers and all people connected with writing - including novelists, poets, songwriters, technical writers, memoir writers, essayists, article writers, editors, proofreaders, publishers, graphic artists, layout and design artists, etc. If you are involved in writing, you should be involved with us. The purpose of The Royal City Literary Society is to increase and broaden the understanding and knowledge of written and spoken word as art forms; to provide readings, features, performances, open-mics, workshops and critiquing opportunities for literary artists; to provide support for touring and presentations in the schools; to stimulate, encourage and facilitate the development of written and spoken word arts and activities; and to encourage both emerging and established writers in all genres. RCLAS Board
President: Janet Kvammen
Vice-President: open position
Secretary: Deborah White
Treasurer: Angela Kenyon
Director: Carol Johnson
Director: Lisa Strong
Director: Sarah Wethered
Director: Iulia Sîncrăian

Founding Members
Candice James
Janet Kvammen
Ken Ader
Gavin Hainsworth
Renée Saklikar

Hey there! You do have more time now, but we suggest submitting soon anyways — time does have a way of playing tricks on...
09/12/2026

Hey there! You do have more time now, but we suggest submitting soon anyways — time does have a way of playing tricks on us! 😘 The judges are looking forward to seeing your work.

Announcement:
Our 2026 Write on! Contest Deadline is extended to October 15.

https://rclas.com/2026-write-on-contest/

3 Categories:

o Non-Fiction (1500 words max)
o Fiction (1500 words max)
o Poetry (1 page single spaced max)

· Submission Fee is $10 per submission (one story or one poem) for RCLAS members, $20 per submission for non-members.

Annual RCLAS Membership $35 a year.

1st prize - $150

2nd prize - $100

3rd prize - $75

and 3 honourable mentions in each category.

Announcement: Our 2026 Write on! Contest Deadline is extended to October 15.https://rclas.com/2026-write-on-contest/ 3 C...
09/12/2026

Announcement:

Our 2026 Write on! Contest Deadline is extended to October 15.

https://rclas.com/2026-write-on-contest/

3 Categories:

o Non-Fiction (1500 words max)

o Fiction (1500 words max)

o Poetry (1 page single spaced max)



· Submission Fee is $10 per submission (one story or one poem) for RCLAS members, $20 per submission for non-members.

Annual RCLAS Membership $35 a year.

1st prize - $150

2nd prize - $100

3rd prize - $75

and 3 honourable mentions in each category.

✍️📌Right on, Write on! ⭐️📌Submit today before the rush of September returns! 📝 📌Do you have a story, poem, or piece of w...
08/24/2026

✍️📌Right on, Write on!
⭐️📌Submit today before the rush of September returns!

📝 📌Do you have a story, poem, or piece of writing you’re proud of? Something tucked away? Or maybe something new you have been working on? Head over to the Royal City Literary Arts Society website for information on the 2026 Write On! Contest.

🌟 Here's the link
https://rclas.com/2026-write-on-contest/

⏳Deadline Sept 15

Congratulations to Karen Green, winner of the How Well Do You Know New West game. As this past week’s game sponsor we pu...
08/22/2026

Congratulations to Karen Green, winner of the How Well Do You Know New West game. As this past week’s game sponsor we put together a gift basket of goodies with gift cards from Kinder Books and Wildfires Bookshop, a fabulous set of Metro Van Nature walks card set and some art cards, print by Janet Kvammen - Poet Laureate.
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Have a lovely weekend!

Congratulations to Karen! She won the fabulous gift basket provided by our How Well Do You Know New West game sponsor RCLAS. The basket included 💜 Metro Van Urban Nature Walks Card Deck — Metro Van Nature
💜 $25 Gift Card for Kinder Books at River Market
💜 $25 Gift Card for Wildfires Bookshop on 12th Street
💜 Pattullo Bridge set by artist Janet Kvammen - Poet Laureate — three art cards, framed print, magnet & button.

Janet and Karen got together yesterday to award the basket! Thank you!!

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Box #308/720 6th Street
New Westminster, BC
V3L3C5

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