Surrey International Writers' Conference
Have spent the last month getting ready for the upcoming Surrey International Writers' Conference -- a big shiny spot in my yearly calendar. The conference takes place in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. It's great fun for all involved. Writers, editors and agents come from all over Canada, the US and Europe to help beginning writers find their way.
For the past several years, I have helped out the organizers by coordinating the contest. It's international in scope -- a lot of reading but so much fun to do! This year we had entries from as far away as Israel and Japan. For the first time this year, in addition to our Storyteller's Award for fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry categories, there is also a category called Writing for Young People. Winners will be announced at the conference on Friday night and will all be published in this year's Anthology.
I'm really looking forward to this year's line-up, though I am very sad that I won't get to see Linda G. and Marsha S. who have been a part of the conference in past years! More info can be found at www.siwc.ca
~kc dyer
For the past several years, I have helped out the organizers by coordinating the contest. It's international in scope -- a lot of reading but so much fun to do! This year we had entries from as far away as Israel and Japan. For the first time this year, in addition to our Storyteller's Award for fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry categories, there is also a category called Writing for Young People. Winners will be announced at the conference on Friday night and will all be published in this year's Anthology.
I'm really looking forward to this year's line-up, though I am very sad that I won't get to see Linda G. and Marsha S. who have been a part of the conference in past years! More info can be found at www.siwc.ca
~kc dyer
I'm sad I won't be there, too. :(
I've been to a lot of conferences, and I must say Surrey is still my favorite. It has a professional yet casual atmosphere, the agents and editors are very accessible, everyone is so friendly.
If anyone out there is looking for a great conference, I highly recommend the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
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Gerb |
12:48 AM