With the Festival just around the corner, Artistic and Executive Director Marisa Alps and Festival Vice President Sean Eckford sit down to talk about some of the authors who will be presenting at the 42nd annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, running August 15-18, 2024.
Festival News
Programming change
The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts regrets to announce that due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, Kyo Maclear (Event #6) has had to withdraw from the Festival, and Naomi Klein will no longer be in conversation with the featured author. Instead, bestselling novelist Iona Whishaw will be featured in a solo event on … Continue reading “Programming change”
Event A: Blue Pencil Breakfast Sessions
Meet with Anna Comfort O’Keeffe—Publisher, Douglas & McIntyre and SCFWA board member—for 20 minutes to discuss your manuscript or book idea, one-on-one. Feedback from a publishing professional, plus muffins, tea, and coffee provided!
Event B: Writing Memoir and Family History, with Howard White
As the publisher of Harbour Publishing, Howard White has had a hand in publishing more memoirs and family histories than probably anyone else in BC. He has also dedicated many hours to helping first-time authors craft their stories into unique books that successfully evoke a sense of time, place and character. This workshop will offer tips for writing memoirs, as well as inspiration for those just getting started.
Event C: Tribute to Bev Shaw (1959-2023)
Authors and book lovers across Canada lost a friend and literary ally when Bev Shaw, owner of Talewind Books, unexpectedly passed away in 2023. Bev was an integral part of the SCFWA, our treasured friend and festival bookseller for 35 years, and her presence will be forever missed. Please join Bev’s family, friends, and fellow festival attendees for a special event to remember and celebrate Bev—her dedication to books and authors, her intelligence, and her wry sense of humour.
Event D: Harbour Publishing’s Birthday Party
Harbour Publishing is turning 50, and what better way to celebrate than with birthday cake! Tea, coffee, and cake will be served by the book tent directly after Event #17. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with the event participants and get your books signed.
2024 Festival Ticket information
We are pleased to announce that tickets to the 2024 Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 3 at 9:00 am. Subscribers to the 2024 Festival of the Written Arts will have access to ticket sales starting Monday, May 27 at 9:00 am, as … Continue reading “2024 Festival Ticket information”
Are you interested in volunteering for the 2024 Festival of the Written Arts?
Many thanks to all who have already contacted us about volunteering for this year’s festival! If you are a past volunteer, or someone who is interested in volunteering for the first time, you’re invited to one of our drop-in orientation meetings. We would love to hear feedback about your experiences volunteering at the festival and … Continue reading “Are you interested in volunteering for the 2024 Festival of the Written Arts?”
We’re Hiring!
The SCFWA is seeking a full-time assistant to help with our August festival. This temporary position runs from May 13 – August 23, 2024. 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!”
Calling all student writers
School District 46 and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts are gearing up to publish the 14th edition of Coastal Voices—an adjudicated anthology of student writing. Coastal Voices is published annually by Celebration of Authors, Books and Community (CABC), a joint initiative of the Sunshine Coast School District and the Festival of the … Continue reading “Calling all student writers”