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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Pride Picnic Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Come and stop by to visit us at our booth! We’ll be set up at the Pride Picnic\, and available to chat if you have questions about events for the month. See you there!
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/2026-annual-pride-picnic-prince-george/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:July 2026
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T120000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Writers from Publishing Scams
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Westecott\, the published author of the historical romance novel Heartbreak Falls. \n\nHaving experienced the financial and emotional impact of publishing scams before ultimately finding a legitimate publisher\, Jennifer brings both authenticity and practical insight to this topic. This session would speak directly to writers at every stage of their journey\, helping them better understand how fraudulent companies operate\, how to identify warning signs early\, and how to make more informed\, confident decisions as they pursue publication. \nAttendees will take away: a clearer understanding of how publishing scams target writers and exploit industry ambitions; Key warning signs and red flags that can help writers avoid costly missteps; Insight into common deceptive practices\, including fraudulent companies presenting themselves as agents or publishing professionals; and practical resources\, trusted contacts\, and online tools writers can use to verify opportunities and protect their work \nPurchased tickets to attend this event here.  \nJennifer Westecott is the published author of the historical romance novel Heartbreak Falls. Her work is shaped by a love of history\, travel\, and storytelling that invites readers into emotionally rich and immersive settings. She writes stories that blend romance\, atmosphere\, and emotional depth\, with a focus on creating memorable journeys for readers. Her fiction reflects a strong sense of place and a curiosity about the people\, landscapes\, and histories that inspire her work. Jennifer began her writing journey with a short story that eventually developed into her first novel. She continues to draw inspiration from everyday experiences\, the outdoors\, and her enduring passion for crafting stories that resonate with readers. \nVisit her website http://westecottnovels.com to discover more about her writing\, explore her latest projects\, read her reflections\, and stay connected through her newsletter.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/protecting-writers-from-publishing-scams/
LOCATION:Art Knapps\, 4411 Kimball Road\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 5N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T200000
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UID:956-1783360800-1783368000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:The Graveyard Shift: A Horror Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to everyone fond of the horror genre\, whether they have written about it before or this is their first time. Attendees are welcome to bring pre-existing work\, whether it be poetry or fiction\, but prompts will also be provided for first timers. Make sure to bring pen/pencils\, notebooks\, laptops\, or whatever you can write with! Presented by Lizzie Van Bakel. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, please register here.  \nPlease note: This is hosted at the Integris building\, in the Wheatley Community Room. \nAbout Lizzie: \nI have been writing since I was in grade 12 but did not start writing horror until I took a creative writing class at CNC. Horror has always been a genre that interested me and once I started writing in the genre\, I never wanted to leave. I recently received news that three of my poems will be published in a dark horror poetry anthology called Beautiful Tragedies 5\, published by Hellbound Books. I hope to create a horror writing community and create a space where we can share some scary stories all year around. I’m very excited about this and can’t wait to meet some more writers.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/the-graveyard-shift-a-horror-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Integris Wheatley Community Room\, 530 Central Street\, Prince George\, BC\, V2M 3B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T033258Z
CREATED:20260607T032623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T033258Z
UID:937-1783533600-1783540800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Comedic Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“So you think you’re funny?” \nHumour is a great thing. Some are born with it\, but sometimes it takes practice and refinement. Humour can also be subjective which can make it difficult to nail down – what makes something funny? Is it timing? Word choice? Like other forms of writing\, comedic writing comes with its own challenges\, but techniques as well. Whether it’s strictly on paper or eventually performed on stage\, comedic writing is a unique art form. \nThe Northern BC Writer’s Association is excited to host a comedic writing workshop. This informal panel consists of local stand-up comedians\, including Kylie Lewis-Holt\, Dale Erhstien\, Mark Wheeler\, and the NBCWA’s own Devon Flynn. The workshop is not limited to stand-up comedians\, but anyone interested in learning how to inject humor into writing and discussing what makes something funny on and off paper. \nPlease register for the event here to attend. \nYou’ve probably seen Devon around. As a multi-talented guy\, he’s involved in a little bit of everything around Prince George. He’s a playwright\, actor\, DJ\, is back in school to become a care aide\, and of course\, is also a writer. His passion for encouraging others to find their words is what prompted him (with the help of some amazing others) to develop the first Northern BC Writer’s Festival. He finds the humor in the whacky and banal\, and everywhere in between. Hoping to wrestle it out of life situations like a mutant worm in the ground minding its own business\, Devon is part of a panel of PG funny folk July 8th\, 6-8pm.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/comedic-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Carriage Lanes Community Resource\, 87-2000 Central St E\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023458Z
CREATED:20260606T225111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T023458Z
UID:923-1783620000-1783625400@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Better Late Than Never Launch
DESCRIPTION:The “Better Late Than Never Launch” celebrates Rikki Holland’s “Maggot Girl” and Damon Robinson’s “Putting the Dog to Sleep” poetry collections after their official publishing date has passed. We hope you will join us to keep momentum going for these marvelous books that never had an official launch! Books will be available for purchase at this event. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/better-late-then-never-launch
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/better-late-than-never-launch/
LOCATION:Prince George Public Library\, Bob Harkins Branch (Downtown)
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,July 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T033104Z
CREATED:20260620T033104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T033104Z
UID:1072-1783762200-1783771200@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: Speculative Fiction (Fantasy\, Sci-fi\, and more!)
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed speculative fiction salon. We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft across fantasy\, science fiction\, and everything in between and beyond. \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nThis is a Pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-speculative-fiction-fantasy-sci-fi-and-more/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034320Z
CREATED:20260620T033945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T034320Z
UID:1075-1783773000-1783780200@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: Literary\, Contemporary\, Women's Fiction\, and Memoirs!
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed fiction salon. For writers of literary fiction\, contemporary fiction\, women’s fiction\, memoirs\, or anything else similar! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-literary-contemporary-womens-fiction-and-memoirs/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T012636Z
CREATED:20260612T012636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T012636Z
UID:986-1783782000-1783789200@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about running a crowdfunding campaign for your novel\, but not sure what it entails? Have you heard of authors doing well on Kickstarter\, but not sure how? What do you need before running a campaign? What rules and restrictions should you know about before you get started? If you want to learn the ins and outs of running a Kickstarter for your novel\, come to this workshop! \nIf you have an existing novel or upcoming novel\, feel free to bring your work to share in the discussion! \nPlease click here to register for this event! \nAbout the presenter: \nAmber Ingham is a speculative fiction author\, editor\, and poet\, writing under the pen name Asha Jade Goodwin and living on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidl T’enneh in Prince George\, BC. A lifelong writer\, she has run a local writing group for the past decade. She’s hosted workshops\, written pep talks\, and organized many province-wide virtual events over the years. \nAmber also runs Winter Jewel Publishing\, an indie publisher dedicated to uplifting Canadian voices through themed anthologies. \nAmber believes strongly in the power of community\, and loves to bring people together.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/how-to-run-a-kickstarter-campaign/
LOCATION:Northland Dodge\, 2844 Recplace Dr\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T173000
DTSTAMP:20260620T034506Z
CREATED:20260620T034506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T034506Z
UID:1078-1783782000-1783791000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: General
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed writing salon. For all writers — bring whatever you have! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-general/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T231757Z
CREATED:20260615T231757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T231757Z
UID:1001-1783792800-1783803600@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Meet Reality Skimming Press
DESCRIPTION:Find out how you can get involved\, with a range of activities open to: writers\, artists\, fans\, and other creatives in Prince George\, associated with Reality Skimming Press. \nWe’ll pitch the existing opportunities\, run breakout groups to develop ideas\, and schedule appointments for further discussion with interested creatives. Reality Skimming Press depends on the talents of half a dozen people to continue expanding the reach of the Okal Rel Universe via multiple media and modes. It also maintains an active blog featuring articles by contributors and plans to publish at least 1 non-ORU work of SF in 2026. \nRelSkim Writers is a local writers group for serious writers of all kinds\, sponsored by Reality Skimming Press\, that meets twice a month to read works-in-progress aloud to each other\, and plan occasional events. A short introduction to your options will be followed by breakout groups where you can sample the RelSkim Writers experience\, or develop ideas / roles related to the 2026 goals for Reality Skimming Press. Bring a five-minute reading of something of your own work if you wish to participate in the RelSkim Writer’s break-out. \nPlease register here to confirm attendance and save your spot. \nAbout the presenters: \nLynda Williams is the publisher at Reality Skimming press\, author of the Okal Rel Saga decalogy and founder of the associated Okal Rel Universe (ORU) with over 20 contributors in the realm of art\, fiction and even voice acting. Google “Okal Rel” for a glimpse of the ORU. Reality Skimming Press also publishes the occasional anthology and hosts a blog with guest contributors. The press is ramping up on multiple fronts in 2026 and looking for people interested in playing a role. In addition to her literary adventures\, Lynda taught applied computing\, founded a freenet\, raised three daughters and is now a pet parent and grandmother. Reality Skimming Press is on facebook at https://facebook.com/relskim and online at https://realityskimming.com. \n Chelsea is a Métis writer and educator based in northern British Columbia. She writes when the spirit moves her\, while balancing multiple jobs\, being a cat parent to two distinctly human felines\, and tending life in her garden. Her creative nonfiction lingers with place\, memory\, environmental grief\, relational care\, and the strange textures of everyday life. Her work has appeared in We Make the Village: An Anthology of Community\, the zine Tending the Wild: Vol. 3\, and through the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network and the Reality Skimming Press Blog. She is currently at work on a growing body of essays and stories circling foxes\, midlife\, northern landscapes\, and the uncanny. She also keeps circling a tech-horror novella that feels increasingly difficult to finish as the premise edges closer to reality. Her Substack\, https://chelseahann.substack.com\, is a growing collection of half-thoughts\, essay experiments\, and candid retellings of everyday life.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/meet-reality-skimming-press/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T222056Z
CREATED:20260611T053409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T222056Z
UID:973-1784053800-1784061000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming the Author of your Own Life
DESCRIPTION:We all have a story — but sometimes that story gets lost in translation\, buried under fear\, or hidden behind silence. Elisha Rose brings: Becoming the Author of Your Life to the Northern BC Writers Festival: a powerful\, intimate workshop designed for anyone who has ever wondered what it might feel like to finally say\, this is my truth\, and I’m not ashamed of it. \nParticipants will explore the weight of untold stories — why we hold them back\, what it costs us to keep them hidden\, and what becomes possible when we choose to share them. This workshop will create a brave\, raw space where participants can sit with the hard questions together: \nWhat does sharing your truth really mean to you?\nWhat are you afraid it will cost you?\nAnd what are you losing by staying silent? \nThrough guided writing prompts\, open conversation\, and the rawness and warmth that Elisha brings in her work\, participants will leave with the courage to begin. This workshop would be for aspiring writers\, seasoned storytellers\, survivors\, dreamers\, and anyone who has ever felt like their story doesn’t deserve to be told. \nPlease register for the event here.  \nFrom Elisha Rose: \nI have published two books that are now available on Amazon\, at Books and Company in Prince George\, the Prince George Public Library\, and at Artisantique in Terrace. I Am Worthy and Time to Wake Up My Love are my two non-fiction memoirs and they are the most honest things I have ever done. In them\, I share my story of losing my partner to addiction\, healing from my own\, and walking through the fire of low self-worth\, motherhood\, grief\, sexual assault\, and female rage. \nWhen I chose to share my story\, I lost people close to me but it was the best decision I have ever made\, and I would make it again. That experience is exactly why this workshop matters so deeply to me. \nIn 2024\, I had the honour of receiving an International Impact Award in the categories of Autobiography\, Grief\, Inspirational and Memoir\, and travelled to Phoenix\, Arizona for the awards ceremony. That same year\, I received an Honourable Mention at the LA Times Festival of Books for General Nonfiction. In 2025\, I was named a Finalist for Author of the Year through the International Impact Awards and was invited to sit on a panel at the Vancouver International Publishing Conference on a topic very close to my heart: Is Writing the Tough Stuff Worth It? Beyond the page\, I have had the privilege of serving as a keynote speaker for Witset First Nation at their Overdose Awareness Event and for Positive Living North. I speak weekly at AWAC\, the Association Advocating for Women and Community here in Prince George\, and I host a book club at the Prince George Regional Correctional Facility. I have also begun facilitating my own workshops under the Becoming series\, including Becoming Confident\, and I have an upcoming retreat called Becoming Resilient taking place at Fir Haven on June 5th\, 2026. I know firsthand what it costs to speak your truth and I know what it gives back. I am so excited for the opportunity to sit with other writers in that exact question and help them find their own answer.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/becoming-the-author-of-your-own-life/
LOCATION:Books and Company\, 1685 3rd Ave\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 3G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T232647Z
CREATED:20260615T232647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T232647Z
UID:1006-1784368800-1784376000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Creating Worlds That Inspire
DESCRIPTION:Explore world-building and story generation. From the chokey to the quidditch arena\, from the cheese touch incident to the Scare Games: have you ever thought about what goes into crafting a school\, real or imagined? Learn techniques to design worlds that call your characters to action. In this workshop you will go through the process of creating a school\, populating it with dynamic characters\, and weaving compelling plot lines. \nPlease register for the event here. \nAbout the presenter: \nChristy Jordan-Fenton is the (co)author of four best-selling and award-winning books about her Inuvialuk mother (in-law)\, Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton\, and her time spent at an Arctic residential school: FATTY LEGS\, A STRANGER AT HOME\, WHEN I WAS EIGHT\, and NOT MY GIRL (Annick Press). These books were shortlisted for two BC Book Prizes\, named to three USBBY Outstanding International Book Honor lists\, chosen for the 2011 FNCR selection (with others shortlisted)\, and selected as one of the Ten Best Children’s Books of the Year by the Globe and Mail. She is a full-time touring author/storyteller who visited with 392 audiences virtually and in-person for the 2024-2025 school year. She is a current member of TWUC\, CWILL\, CANSCAIP\, and FBCW\, and completed the two-year Writing for Children and Teens program with the Children’s Institute of Literature. Other work has appeared in Water~Stone Review\, Jones Ave.\, Prairie Fire Magazine\, Quills\, and on The Best of American Poetry blog.\nChristy has lived in the territory of the Dane-zaa\, in the North Peace for more then two decades. She currently resides in Fort St John\, with her youngest adult child\, a neurotic dog\, and a spastic cat.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/creating-worlds-that-inspire/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T144500
DTSTAMP:20260620T030054Z
CREATED:20260620T030054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T030054Z
UID:1069-1784378700-1784385900@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Rev Up Your Creative Engines
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop you will learn how to generate infinite story ideas using prompts and games\, and odds and ends from everyday life. Using your favourite story ideas you will learn the telescopic story creation method\, advancing from a short logline to a blurb\, a synopsis\, an outline\, and finally into a fully developed story. Learn with Christy Jordan-Fenton multi-award winning and bestselling author of FATTY LEGS\, A STRANGER AT HOME\, WHEN I WAS EIGHT\, and NOT MY GIRL. \nIdeal for all ages\, and is suitable for short story\, novel\, and script writers\, as well RPG enthusiasts\, educators\, and anyone who enjoys playing with stories. \n•        Use creative story tools\n•        Layout prompt cards to generate various plot structure options (Using Story Engine)\n•        Collecting inspiration from everyday life\n•        Telescopic Story Method: Logline to blurb to synopsis to outline to developed story stage can learn\, experiment\, and build community. \nPlease register for the event here.  \nAbout the presenter: \nChristy Jordan-Fenton is the author of four award-winning and bestselling books about her Inuvialuk mother (in-law) Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton and her time attending a high Arctic Residential School in the high Arctic during the 1940s: FATTY LEGS\, A STRANGER AT HOME\, WHEN I WAS EIGHT\, and NOT MY GIRL. \nChristy’s poetry\, short stories\, and creative nonfiction have appeared in literary magazines and anthologies since she was 17. Some of these publications include Water~Stone Review\, Quills\, Prairie Fire\, Jones Ave\, and on the Best of American Poetry Blog. She was recently shortlisted for the Manitoba Writers’ Guild short fiction contest. \nAs a professional touring storyteller\, Christy facilitates creative writing and storytelling workshops to more than one hundred K-12 and adult audiences a year.  She lives in Fort St John\, BC\, the territory of the Dane-zaa.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/rev-up-your-creative-engines/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023437Z
CREATED:20260606T225937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T023437Z
UID:927-1784386800-1784392200@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:River Running Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come join Loch Baillie at his first book launch in Northern BC! Raw and confessional\, “River Running” dives gracefully into the intangible concepts of home\, be it person or place. Featuring reading from Baillie and local authors Gillian Wigmore\, Raegan Cote\, and Kiara Mills. Books will be available for purchase at this event. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/river-running-book-launch
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/river-running-book-launch/
LOCATION:Prince George Public Library\, Bob Harkins Branch (Downtown)
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,July 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T173000
DTSTAMP:20260620T035939Z
CREATED:20260620T035939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T035939Z
UID:1081-1784387700-1784395800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: General
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed writing salon. For all writers — bring whatever you have! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-general-2/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T221256Z
CREATED:20260608T221256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221256Z
UID:949-1784397600-1784404800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Bringing Characters To Life: How To Make Compelling Player Characters For D&D And Other TTRPGs
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to make a D&D character. Pick a name\, roll some stats\, choose a personality trait or two\, and give them a funny voice. While there’s nothing wrong with this simple approach\, it often leads to characters feeling flat. This workshop is for anyone who wants to take their D&D characters to the next level. Compelling characters feel real. They have depth. They grow as the story unfolds and the world changes them. If you look past the magical powers and vibrant skin colours\, they can feel like real people.\nIn Bringing Characters To Life\, you’ll be guided through making your own compelling character by a D&D veteran. You’ll be shown the ways how making and playing a D&D character is different from writing a story on your own\, and the character you create will reflect that. Once you’ve made your character\, they’ll be thrust into a party of other such characters\, wherein you’ll find how well they all get along\, work together\, and change each other. \nThis panel is led by Ryan Van Aalst\, long time D&D player and Dungeon Master. He started playing in high school with some online friends and has been enjoying the hobby ever since. He is an avid believer in the power of putting his characters\, and his players\, in torturous and heart-wrenching situations for the sake of character growth and good storytelling. With more than a decade of DM-ing experience under his belt\, Ryan looks forward to sharing his knowledge and passion for tabletop roleplaying with all who attend.  \nTo attend this event\, please register here.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/bringing-characters-to-life-how-to-make-compelling-player-characters-for-dd-and-other-ttrpgs/
LOCATION:Game Quest\, 1663 Nicholson Street South\, Prince George\, British Columbia / Colombie-Britannique\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T042637Z
CREATED:20260620T042315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T042637Z
UID:1093-1784397600-1784408400@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a writing salon for writers of spice\, adult fiction\, and more. Close doors or wide open\, this salon is for all adult genres — bring whatever you have! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nThis is a 19+ event.  \nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-after-dark/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T034844Z
CREATED:20260616T034844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T034844Z
UID:1010-1784745000-1784754000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Revising\, Editing\, and Proofreading Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you take good grammar for granite granted? Do you think their there isn’t anything you can do about it? Think again. Learn to rely on your own skills to edit and proofread your work with confidence. In this hands-on workshop\, you will learn the difference between the processes of revising\, editing\, and proofreading\, when to do which\, and some effective techniques for improving your own work.\nAfter completing this workshop\, you will be able to:\n• Differentiate between revising\, editing\, and proofreading and explain the purpose of each stage of the writing process\n• Apply revision strategies to strengthen ideas\, structure\, and flow in writing\n• Recognize and correct common grammar\, spelling\, and punctuation errors\n• Use proofreading techniques to identify small errors that can significantly change meaning\n• Develop a personal editing/proofreading process for future work\nParticipants should bring notebook\, pen\, and some of their own writing \nPlease register for the event here.  \nAbout the presenter: \nDeb Nielsen holds an MA (English) from the University of Northern British Columbia and an MLIS from San Jose State University. She has taught professional writing at the College of New Caledonia since 2016. Long time resident of Prince George. She believes that with practice and skill-building everyone can become a good writer.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/introduction-to-revising-editing-and-proofreading-workshop/
LOCATION:UNBC\, Room 5-140E (Learning Commons) 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N4Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T033053Z
CREATED:20260618T011332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T033053Z
UID:1024-1784829600-1784836800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to Northern BC Writing
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Northern BC Writing is for writers at any stage who are curious about the craft and the Northern BC region’s stories. Hosted by Rob Budde. \nPlease register for the event here.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/intro-to-northern-bc-writing/
LOCATION:Omineca\, 369 Victoria St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2J6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T054424Z
CREATED:20260611T054424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T054424Z
UID:978-1784916000-1784923200@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Ghost Story Writing
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had something odd happen to you that you just could not explain? Ian has been telling ghost stories professionally for over 15 years and writing them down professionally for ten. Come gather with others who are interested in the paranormal and learn how to tell a great ghost story. What are the elements? What is essential? What makes a fantastic story? Let’s learn together as we share\, react and walk away with a deeper understanding of story telling in general and perhaps a small amount of the paranormal. \nHosted upstairs at Great White Games. \nPlease register for the event here.  \nAbout the presenter: \nBorn in the UK and emigrating to Canada with his family when he was young\, Ian carries with him the celtic gifts of his heritage. Always fascinated by story telling\, social history\,  ghosts and hauntings\, Ian found himself more and more assisting friends with their ghost problems and learning much more than simply stories along the way.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/ghost-story-writing/
LOCATION:Great White Games (Upstairs Room)\, 795 Central St W\, Prince George\, BC\, V2M 3C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041606Z
CREATED:20260620T041517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T041606Z
UID:1090-1784971800-1784980800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: Romance
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed romance salon. We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft across romantasy\, paranormal romance\, contemporary romance\, and everything else! \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-romance/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T012154Z
CREATED:20260618T012154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T012154Z
UID:1027-1784973600-1784980800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Finding Your Poem (or Story)
DESCRIPTION:When do you know you’ve found your poem or story? When you sift through your rough drafts\, when does your piece start and when does it end? This workshop will explore the writing that isn’t your poem or story\, and help you to identify what to trim away to reveal the gem inside. Participants will be given the opportunity to generate new material and\, if they choose\, tackle a work in progress.  \nPlease register for the event here.  \nAbout the presenter: \nAl Rempel’s books of poetry are Sprocket\, Undiscovered Country\, This Isn’t the Apocalypse We Hoped For\, and Understories\, along with a handful of chapbooks. His poems have also appeared in various videopoems\, journals\, and anthologies. Some of his videopoem collaborations have been screened internationally and his poems have been translated into Italian and Spanish. Rempel writes book reviews and leads poetry workshops centred on craft. He can be found at alrempel.com.
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/finding-your-poem-or-story/
LOCATION:UNBC\, Room 5-140E (Learning Commons) 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N4Z9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T055439Z
CREATED:20260611T055439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T055439Z
UID:982-1784980800-1784988000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:So\, You Wanna Be a Poet
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on freewriting (the fun part) using “prompts” to get the creative juices flowing\, followed by a framework for editing (the tear your hair out part) to reframe and fine tune your first drafts into something that can be submitted for publication with Confidence. \nWhat to bring: pens (two because it’s embarrassing when your pen runs out of ink in the middle of a workshop) a pencil (for editing) and paper I used to provide this but\, have you priced out legal pads lately?)\, your own coffee mug (full)\, *Optional* Bring some original work you may want to edit. (something you think has potential but isn’t there yet) \nWhat you will get out of it: \n1: A chance to work with a collaborative group of other writers\, supporting each other in developing your craft (as opposed to it being just you\, your laptop and a bag of chips. You know who you are!) \n2: Some interesting insight into finding inspiration and a usable creative process to generate rough drafts of poetic work. (prompts\, such as\, “Write something you would never want your mom to read”) \n3: Editing tips and techniques How to workshop a poem with others. How to comment on the poetry of others in ways that are useful\, respectful and help you to improve your own work. (Do NOT say “This poem sucks”\, unless it is a poem about a vacuum cleaner) \nPlease register for this workshop here.  \nHosted at the Connections Wellness Centre. \nAbout the presenter: \nAndrew J Burton MS Ed(FA) is an award-winning writer\, theatre artist and poet with many years of experience in a range of writing practices. His work has appeared in The St Vital Lance\, The Minstrel\, Dateline Arts\, Manitoba Theatre Centre\, CaNon magazine\, Ellery Queen\, Biker magazine\, Parent Connection\, Dreamland\, Thimbleberry\, on CBC radio and other venues. Andrew Is a current member of the Simon Fraser University Writer’s Studio\, (poetry cohort)
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/so-you-wanna-be-a-poet/
LOCATION:Connections Wellness Centre at CMHA\, 2816 Norwood\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 1Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T143000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041115Z
CREATED:20260620T040220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T041115Z
UID:1084-1784982600-1784989800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: General
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed writing salon. For all writers — bring whatever you have! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-general-3/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041352Z
CREATED:20260620T041322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T041352Z
UID:1087-1784991600-1784998800@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a relaxed poetry salon. For all poets — bring whatever you have! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nAll experience levels are welcome.\nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other poets. \nThis is a pay-what-you-can event. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-poetry/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T042829Z
CREATED:20260620T042821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T042829Z
UID:1096-1785002400-1785013200@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Salon: Horror\, Mystery\, Thriller\, and More!
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Northern BC writers for a writing salon for writers of all things scary\, strange\, or mysterious. Cozy mysteries to eldritch horrors — bring whatever you have! We’ll share work\, trade feedback\, and talk craft. \nThis is a 19+ event. \nThis gathering supports our mission to build a strong\, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on\, and connect with other writers. \nPlease register for the event here. 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/writing-salon-horror-mystery-thriller-and-more/
LOCATION:Livewell\, 770 Brunswick St\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:July 2026,Writer Salon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T023430Z
CREATED:20260606T223622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T023430Z
UID:916-1785261600-1785267000@nbcwritersfest.ca
SUMMARY:Pulp Mill Fiction Vol. 5 & We Make The Village Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:This event supports the Northern BC Writers Association’s mission to foster a vibrant literary community in our region. Register below to reserve your spot\, help us plan the evening\, and stay informed about future workshops\, festivals\, and community readings. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pulp-mill-fiction-vol-5-and-we-make-the-village-book-launch 
URL:https://nbcwritersfest.ca/event/pulp-mill-fiction-vol-5-we-make-the-village-book-launch/
LOCATION:Prince George Public Library\, Bob Harkins Branch (Downtown)
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,July 2026
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