Vancouver Writers Fest
Need To Know, Need To Go: October 17–29
October 17, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Vancouver Writers Fest Where: Various locations, in-person and remote When: October 17–23 The 35th annual Vancouver Writers Fest is around the corner. The noteworthy festival will be hosted at Granville Island. With guest curator Omar El Akkad, journalist, novelist, and winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize, the event will feature 80 events. Ranging from creative writing classes to panel discussions with renowned and up-and-coming writers, this is a highly anticipated local event for literary-inclined folks. There are also many remote events available. This is an event that avid writers, communicators, and those passionate about…
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Ariel Hudnall discusses marketing Vancouver Writers Fest and other publishing industry experiences
October 23, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor I was in eighth grade when I attended Vancouver Writers Fest (VWF) for the first time. It was with my honours English class, and that day became one of my best memories from…
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Vancouver Writers Fest is back with stacks of books, events, and authors
October 18, 2020By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate The annual Vancouver Writers Fest (VWF) is returning from October 19 to 25 and will showcase over 70 authors. The festival offers a wide variety of events catering to different genres and age groups to…
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Vancouver Writers Fest dives into narratives about sex work, mental illness, belonging, and economic disparity
October 12, 2019By: Amneet Mann, Peak Associate For the past 30 years, the Vancouver Writers Fest has been organizing award-winning storytellers, both local and international, to lead discussions on the world around us and the stories within us. This year, the festival…
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