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2023 Festival Writers

We are pleased to announce the writers/artists who will join us at the 41st Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. For full author bios, photos and a downloadable planner, please click here. Tickets go on sale June 5, 2023. If you would like to see the 2o23 brochure (we can email you the PDF … Continue reading “2023 Festival Writers”

Personalizing the Impersonal — Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Mark L. Winston

Join the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts for a special event with Mark L. Winston, acclaimed writing instructor and award-winning author. Mark will share his insights and expertise in a day-long nonfiction writing workshop, “Personalizing the Impersonal.” About the workshop At its core, nonfiction writing is about telling a true story that entertains … Continue reading “Personalizing the Impersonal — Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Mark L. Winston”

We’re hiring!

The SCFWA is seeking a full-time assistant to help with our August festival. This temporary position runs from May 23 – August 25, 2023. Please note that this job offer is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Although applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, they do not have … Continue reading “We’re hiring!”

Submit to Coastal Voices

Do you know a student on the Sunshine Coast who likes to think up funny rhymes, write in journals or compose short stories, just for fun? We are looking for budding authors of all ages—from kindergarten to grade 12 students. The thirteenth edition of Coastal Voices, an adjudicated anthology of student writing, will be published … Continue reading “Submit to Coastal Voices”

Calling all volunteers…

Thank you to those who have already reached out to say they would be interested in volunteering for this year’s festival. If you are a past volunteer, or someone who is interested in volunteering for the first time, please come to one of the SCFWA’s drop-in orientation meetings. We would love to meet you in … Continue reading “Calling all volunteers…”

The Longest Goodbye

by Jane Davidson Right? When is she actually going to go? The Festival Board posted the Artistic and Executive Director job opportunity in November 2021. Here I am, on October 31, 2022, almost one year later, finally walking out the door. This story began in July 2006. I received a call from then-Board President Wendy … Continue reading “The Longest Goodbye”

Walking With: Honouring Indigenous Voices

July 1, 2021— the shíshálh Nation invited the greater Sechelt community to wear orange and to walk with them in solidarity to support “…all Residential School survivors and to honour the children whose unmarked graves were found at the former Kamloops Residential School and those at Cowessess.” At the beginning of the march, hiwus (Chief) Warren … Continue reading “Walking With: Honouring Indigenous Voices”