Literary
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Explore how to write a glosa, a courtly form that steals a quatrail from another poet's work to structure a poem of your own, in the course of which you […]
Explore how to write a glosa, a courtly form that steals a quatrain from another poet's work to structure a poem of your own, in the course of which you […]
Join author and artist, Ruth Rodgers, for the launch of her latest historical fiction novel at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery as she presents this latest story about the thousands […]
Come listen to readings from the finalists from the Book Awards for BC Authors contest, including: - Daniela Elza - Marion Dodds - Veronica Woodruff - Joline Martin - Calvin […]
Enjoy readings from Sunshine Coast Authors of their new books, including: Ken Blosser Joan Fletcher Doris Good Robin Lamarche M.J. Milne Jan DeGrass Marion McKinnon Crook Ruth Rodgers Free. Reserve […]
Join us with the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society for the 2026 Arts and Words Festival, a three day literary festival in which writers collaborate with visual artists! Every […]
Join the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society for their 5th Anniversary Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, August 21-23, and the Book Awards for BC […]
Learn the essentials of bookbinding including: paper grain and folding, sewing, and forming signatures to create a basic pamphlet book suitable for journaling or art projects. Sunday, August 23, 10:30-Noon […]
Jan DeGrass, Author, interviews Artist and Author teams from the Art & Words Festival, including: Tracy Hall & Janice Rafael Karen Taylor & Lianne Kirilenko Rizz Fischer & Bruce Edwards […]
She’s is an award-winning Indigenous writer, filmmaker and musician. She and her company, Full Regalia, have produced over 30 dramatic, documentary and experimental films, which have screened Internationally. A recipient […]
Use Tarot cards to write your next story with Tarot Cards tapping into your intuition to create: - Characters - Conflict - Plot A technique used by Stephen King, Italo […]
An informal space to share and discuss poems you love, poems that you are currently reading, or poems you have written! Poems can be from any publication or book, as […]
Join us and share your own original material, or your favourite work by someone else: novels, stories, poems, songs, plays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, etc. Come enjoy reading, performing, or just listening. Five minutes […]
If you’re interested in sharing your writing in a respectful, supportive, and encouraging environment—and offering thoughtful, constructive feedback to fellow writers—we’d love to have you join us! Facilitated by Cathalynn […]
A spellbinding account of a family devastated by the sudden death of their nineteen-year-old son, only to discover that he had created a secret life which drew him into the […]
Both deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny as Debbie McGee interweaves two stories: the eight months between her husband’s brain cancer diagnosis and death, and the story of their tumultuous early […]
Local author Jocelyne Gregory leads this writing group.
In this practical workshop, author Debbie McGee will discuss the many factors to consider while writing, editing, and publishing a memoir. Please bring something to write on. For information contact […]
Writing Workshop with Fran Bourassa Practice “free writing” short pieces from “word whip” prompts that elicit memories, emotions, and powerful ideas for poetry and stories. This method is quick, powerful, […]
If you’re interested in sharing your writing in a respectful, supportive, and encouraging environment—and offering thoughtful, constructive feedback to fellow writers—we’d love to have you join us! Facilitated by Cathalynn […]
This lecture and discussion considers how artists and curators are thinking with a rapidly changing climate. How can art provide a space for more than contemplation and awareness, towards the […]
John Nienaber presents his powerful historical novel of resilience and love in an age of racial inequality in South Africa’s arid Namaqualand region. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Join former Gibsons resident and Edmonton author Theresa Shea to celebrate the launch of her new novel, Dog Days of Planet Earth. Shea is the bestselling author of The Unfinished […]
We are bringing back Art Talks, a series of discussions that centre on issues and ideas connected to contemporary art in the 21st century. Offered online, they are an opportunity […]
