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Hello Fellow Isolators! In an uncertain world, where everything we count on seems to be changing daily, let’s at least provide one certainty to cling to — the SiWC Writing Contest, Apocalypse Edition, is now OPEN. The contest will run according to the rules you can find here. In a weirdl

It’s March and the world is a mess — no question — but spring IS coming. As creatives, our primary way of processing things is to write about it, so let’s do that, shall we? The 28th Annual SiWC Writing Contest will open April 1, this year, as usual. Why not write out all you

If you entered the writing contest this year, please check your email. All shortlisted authors have now been notified. Congratulations to ALL who entered — you are all winners, to us, for getting your work out there, and at the same time, helping to support SiWC. 100% of entry fees go to suppo

A quick update to let you know that we do not yet have a shortlist, but should have one in place before the weekend is over. If your story is shortlisted, you will receive an email. For those who don’t make the shortlist this year, do not despair. You are winners already, just by sending your

You’ve still got a little time left to take your chance at our $1000 [+publication!] first prize — contest closes Friday, September 20th at midnight. If you are submitting by email, you will receive an acknowledgement by return email. If you have submitted and not received a note back, p

For some, April 1st means pranks. But here at SiWC, we think $1000 in prize money is worth celebrating. Let’s welcome spring in with words, shall we? The world-renowned SiWC writing contest, 2019 edition is now open. Deadline is September 21, 2019. You can find all the entry details and inform

…because it’s a mere TWO weeks until opening day for the annual #SiWC Writing Contest, and we want to read your words! All the contest deets can be found HERE, along with our PayPal link for paying for your entry on-line.PLEASE take a moment and read through the information on this page

Apologies for the delay. I literally left #SiWC18 this year to fly to Scotland, where my daughter has just been married. Celebrations all ’round! Contest results are here, too, delayed but celebratory! Our winner receives $1000, and honourable mentions $150 each. Winner: Robin Malcolm for THE

Well, writers, you have Blown. Us. Away! The #SiWC18 writing contest has exceeded all others in scope, breadth and quality. More than 170 entries from six provinces, fifteen states, eight countries [and five islands, too]! Winnowing down this amazing collection of stories [the equivalent of NINE ful

Yes, indeed — it’s that time of year again! Our venerable SiWC writing is about to close. Deadline is Friday, September 21, 2018, midnight. Here’s a little reminder, since so many of you are submitting electronically. Write your story in whatever software you please — Word, P

The 2018 Surrey International Writers’ Contest is now OPEN! Over $1000 in prizes! Details are HERE. THIS DAY WE WRITE!   Questions? Email contest coordinator kc dyer at contest@siwc.ca.   ~kc kcdyer, www.kcdyer.com, sweetly tweeting @kcdyer  

We’ve survived February — hurray! There still might be snow outside, but hope of spring is definitely in the air. And spring brings — the 26th annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference Contest! Details can be found here. Any questions? Email me at kcdyer@siwc.ca. We&#82

… are you ready? The email box slams shut on Friday, September 21, at midnight. Our contest has had some mighty fine winners over the years. This picture here? In 2013, judges Jack Whyte and Diana Gabaldon decided that writer Jennifer Manuel would be the first entrant ever to TIE with HERSELF

With all the excitement over registration for #SiWC17, we’d like to share this post from our conference ambassador Hayley Lavik. It’s that time again! Registration is open and brand new writers are coming to SiWC for the very first time. With four days of workshops, master classes, and one-o

Well. Our registration opening yesterday was unprecedented. Record-breaking, even. Thank you to all the writers out there who are as excited as we are about #SiWC17! A few updates and reminders… Our Friday Only passes are now sold-out. Our Youth passes are sold-out. The conference itself is mo

Flawless start to our registration process this year — Hooray!   Jack Whyte’s class sold out in a new record time. 5 minutes!   Six minutes into registration, we are 10% sold out.   Hold on to your hats. We are in for a record year!     ~kc   Edited to add:

Watch this space. We open at 12 noon PDT. We are SO excited about this year’s conference — hope to see you there!

We at SiWC central are celebrating this fine Sunday in May by bringing to you the latest in workshop and Master Class information for #SiWC17.  Check out the menu bar at the top of the page for the latest scheduling information along with our amazing list of presenters. Class descriptions are being

Got a story to tell? You’ve come to the WRITE place! Be sure to check our 2017 Writing Contest Rules and Guidelines page. And flex those typing fingers — the deadline this year is midnight of Friday, September 22nd. The contest is judged by bestselling authors Diana Gabaldon and Jack Why

  Issue 14 of Pulp Literature is now available, featuring the winning story in our 2016 writing contest, written by Claire Gregory. Congratulations again to Claire for her wonderful story, and many thanks to Pulp Literature for publishing our winner this year! Check out the edition here.