Listen to highlights from Day One of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Festival News
Changes to Event #12 and #16
We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, Conor Kerr will not be able to join this year’s poetry panel, which also features award-winning writers Jen Currin and Cecily Nicholson. Jen and Cecily will share the stage to read from some of their newest work and discuss poetry and the writing life. Caroll Simpson, author … Continue reading “Changes to Event #12 and #16”
Festival 2023 is underway!
We have had a remarkable opening day here at the 2023 Festival of the Written Arts! We’ve already heard presentations from Adriana Barton and Simon Paradis; Tamar Glouberman and Hilary Peach with Kate Braid; Carrie Mac; John Vaillant; JD Derbyshire; Corinna Chong and Andrea Routley with Megan Cole; Angela Sterritt and Dionne Paul; and Bob … Continue reading “Festival 2023 is underway!”
Podcast: 2023 Festival Preview
Artistic and Executive Director Marisa Alps and Board Member Sean Eckford sit down to talk about some of the authors who will be presenting at the 41st annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, running August 17-20, 2023.
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”