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 […]
“So you think you’re funny?” Humour 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 […]
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. All experience levels are welcome. This gathering supports our mission to build a strong, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. All experience levels are welcome. This gathering supports our mission to build a strong, connected literary community in Northern BC. Bring a piece you’re working on, and connect with […]
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 […]
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. This is a 19+ event. This gathering supports our mission to build a […]
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 […]