Calendar

Silent writing group

Sat, Mar 21 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

The silent writing group is for anyone who wants to come and work on any writing project in the company of other local writers. Each session will start with a brief chat about what everyone's working... keep reading

How to write great dialogue, with Christina Myers

Wed, Mar 25 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

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In this Writing with Writers workshop, join author and editor Christina Myers for a deep dive on dialogue. Good dialogue contributes to strong characters, powerful scenes, and compelling... keep reading

Silent writing group

Sat, Apr 4 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

The silent writing group is for anyone who wants to come and work on any writing project in the company of other local writers. Each session will start with a brief chat about what everyone's working... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: Literary Trivia hosted by Charlie Demers

Fri, Apr 10 | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Challenge your literary knowledge and vie for prizes at the North Shore Writers Festival's 13th annual Literary Trivia Night.Gather your team of 3 to 6 people to compete in this roundhouse event... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw

Sat, Apr 11 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ City Hall - Lobby

Tuyúsalanexw Kenny Nahanee opens the 26th annual North Shore Writers Festival with a traditional welcome to the territory.Tuyúsalanexw Kenny Nahanee is a Squamish Elder, father, grandfather, and great... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: Creative Writing 101 from Capilano University faculty

Sat, Apr 11 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ City Hall - Lobby

Come to writing class with us! Explore an array of styles, genres and writing prompts given by creative writing faculty from CapU.Creative writing instructors from CapU’s BA program in Writing and... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: The Perils and Joys of Memoir Writing with Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho & Tara McGuire

Sat, Apr 11 | 11:45 am to 12:45 pm @ City Hall - Lobby

Join Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho & Tara McGuire in discussion with JJ Lee, as they untangle the process of writing emotional family stories.Writing family memoir uncovers a gamut of emotions in the... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: Lunchtime Writers' Café

Sat, Apr 11 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Chat with authors from the North Shore Writers' Association, who will facilitate discussions around writing fiction, nonfiction and poetry.Bring your questions and enthusiasm for a lively chat. You... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: Between the Covers: Inside the World of Romance Novels

Sat, Apr 11 | 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm @ City Hall - Lobby

Romance is the talk of the town! Hear authors Sophie Sullivan, Katrina Kwan, and Lindsay Maple chat about the genre with Amy Pelletier. Join this panel of local romance writers as they explore how... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: The Shape of Story: Contemporary Indigenous Storytelling

Sat, Apr 11 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ City Hall - Lobby

Hear from Kung Jaadee, Frances Koncan, Selina Boan, & Ashleigh Giffen as they explore the craft, impact, and responsibility of storytelling.Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples passed... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival: Canuck of Many Crafts: Charlie Demers in discussion with Margaret Gallagher

Sat, Apr 11 | 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm @ City Hall - Lobby

Comedian and writer Charlie Demers is good for more than just a laugh, as a writer of novels, picture books, speeches, plays, and more.Spend an hour with Demers as he chats with the CBC's Margaret... keep reading

North Shore Writers Festival Closing Reception

Sat, Apr 11 | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ NVCL Lobby

Come mingle with fellow festivalgoers after the festival's final author talk. The North Shore Writers’ Association will also announce the winners of their annual writing contest.Light snacks and... keep reading

Silent writing group

Sat, Apr 18 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

The silent writing group is for anyone who wants to come and work on any writing project in the company of other local writers. Each session will start with a brief chat about what everyone's working... keep reading