Contests & Events
October is the 14th annual Poetry and Stories Writing contest that not only offers self-satisifaction and prestige, but also involves cash prizes! Check out the information attached. For further information go to: www.writersfest.bc.ca There is a direct link to their website under "sites I like."
November is "NaNoWriMo" – better known as "National Novel Writing Month!" A fun way to write a novel in ONE MONTH! Can you believe it?? Check out their website at www.nanowrimo.org There is a direct link to their website under "sites I like." Even if you decide not to participate, they have excellent resources and information available to all writers! It's worth a look.
Events in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland
October 16-21, 2012: The Vancouver Readers' and Writers' Festival is on Granville Island. The Festival offers events for readers of all ages. Go listen to new authors and well-known writers such as, Margaret Atwood, Jane Urquhart, Alistair MacLeod and Annabel Lyon, and many more. This year David Suzuki will even be there! Or take in a poetry slam and hear spoken-word performers and storytellers! For further information go to: www.writersfest.bc.ca There is a direct link to their website under "sites I like."
Essay Contest: Anyone interested in an essay contest and the $$ prizes that go along with it, check out the following link
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