Connect with your local writing community! Poets, novelists, comedians, screenwriters, beginners and experienced writers — all are invited to the Mixer! Make sure to pre-register! When you arrive, you'll pick up a nametag, make new friends, talk craft, and prepare for the exciting month ahead. This is a 19+ event, located at OM's off of Ospika […]
Having 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.
Attendees 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
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. We'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 […]
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, […]
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.
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. Please register for the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us to celebrate the fifth volume of UNBC's student anthology, "Pulp Mill Fiction", and Winter Jewel Publishing's "We Make The Village" in this dual launch. There will be featured readings from authors in both anthologies, making for a wide-ranging night of poetics, fiction, and non-fiction performances! Books will be available for purchase at this event.