This week’s blog includes a book launch in Nanaimo with new author Sharon Easton, a screenwriting workshop with Keith Digby and Brian Paisley, a call for submissions to the Greber Freelance Awards, the Off-Topic Writing conference in Banff, and two special events on the Sunshine Coast.
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Book Launch – Beach Moose & Amber: Finding My Jewish History
Sunday, June 4, 2023 3pm – 5pm
Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC
Free event
Join author Sharon Easton as she celebrates the launch of Beach Moose & Amber: Finding My Jewish History, which tells a remarkable story of escape through the Russian Revolution, Nazi-occupied Lithuania, and on to rural Nova Scotia. Sharon beautifully honours her mother’s last wish — not to be forgotten.
Presentation and Q & A, followed by book signing and refreshments. Book Sales by Visa, Debit or Cash. Book available May 28, 2023 at Amazon and IngramSpark
For more information, visit facebook.com/sharoneastonauthor or sharoneaston.com
Intensive Screenwriting Workshop
Saturday, June 11, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC
Cost: $140; maximum 10 participants.
For twenty years Keith Digby and Brian Paisley’s personal, interactive small-group workshops have helped aspiring writers master the lean, rich craft of screenwriting. Bring your original story idea, draft or adaptation project and let them help you achieve your writing goals in this one-day workshop for new and emerging writers. For more information, visit https://www.westcoastscreenwriting.com/
Call for Submissions – Greber Freelance Awards
Deadline: June 23, 2023
Open to freelance writers who are continuous residents of Canada
The Greber Awards offer separate prizes – book ($5000.00) and magazine ($2000.00) – for freelance writers working on projects concerning social justice issues. For eligibility requirements and submission details, visit https://www.greberwritingaward.com/call-for-submissions
Off Topic Writers’ Conference
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm MDT
Fenlands Recreation Centre, Banff, AB, AND online.
Join keynote speaker and Giller Prize winner Will Ferguson (Travel Writing & Fiction), with additional presentations and workshops by Finnian Burnett (The Anatomy of a Flash Fiction Story), Andrew Shaughnessy (Copyright Law for Writers), Miranda Krogstad (The Business of Art), and Marion Lougheed (Working with an Editor).
For more information, visit www.offtopicpublishing.com/conference
The Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society are gearing up for two exciting events in August:
Art & Words Festival
August 10-13, 2023
Gibsons Public Market, Gibsons, BC
Surround yourself in art, literary voices, and live music by the lovely sea wall. Choose from over 30 events for artists, photographers and writers, including workshops on freelancing, KDP, Truth & Reconciliation journaling, ChatGPT, mystery writing, elder care journaling, studio, and more at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/sunshine-coast-writers-and-editors-society-63319947523
Pick up and drop off at the Langdale Ferry terminal available.
Seaside Art, Photography, and Book Fair
August 18-20, 2023
Seaside Centre, Sechelt BC
FREE EVENT – register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seaside-art-photography-book-fair-tickets-637305326387
Take a short walk from the Rockwood Centre, where the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts will be taking place. Browse local authors’ book tables, hear readings and conversations with interviewer Michale Gurney, Coast Reporter’s Art & Culture Editor, including Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society members, Heather Conn, Marion Crook, Cathalynn Labonte-Smith, Cat Mac, KB Nelson and others.
Enjoy the rich and varied talents of Coast artists, including newly returned Charmaine Bayntun, who will be giving a three-hour workshop, Roger Handling, plein air educator, Kasia Krolikowska, Charly Mithrush, MJ Milne, Janna Vallee, weaver instructor,
Paula O’Brien, digital art instructor, Jacqueline Rich, Kevin Wells, and others.
Be wowed by the photography of the Sunshine Coast Camera Club, including Karen Abrahamson, Janet Slater, Nancy Nederlof and others. Enjoy the music of the Hootin’ Nanny.
To book an author table contact sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com.
