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It's October, and in normal circumstances, we'd be gathering right now at SiWC, online and in person, to build community, learn, pitch books, fill the well, and gather inspiration and writing energy to carry us through the dark months of winter.
We're missing being surrounded by writers in the joyful, supportive atmosphere of SiWC and know many of you are, too.
...Contest Postponed to 2026
As announced earlier this week, #SiWC2025 has been cancelled, and thus the Writing Contest for this year has been postponed. You can still continue to submit stories, but these will be judged prior to the 2026 conference. For more information, see the official announcement HERE, or email questions...
Got those typing fingers limber?
The 33rd annual SiWC Writing Contest is about to open! April 1 at noon. Details HERE. We can't wait to read your stories. Happy writing! ~kc dyer
Contest Coordinator
Contest Deadline Looming
It's the day after Labour Day -- back to school for the kids, and for the rest of us? Back to writing! The SiWC Annual Writing Contest is open, entries are pouring in and the deadline is fast approaching. Mark your calendars, as midnight on Sunday, September 15 is this year's witching hour. All entries must be emailed to contest@siwc.ca by then. Contest details are HERE. Questions? Email me, kc dyer (your friendly contest...
SiWC and Iron Dog Books present a FREE book talk! July 3rd, 7 pm
On The Edge: Genre-Defying Fiction with Lisa Brideau, Frances Peck, and Robin Yeatman
Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 @ 7:00PM - 9:00PM
**THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND** “What are your comps?” It’s a question all book writers have to answer in the early stages of seeking publication. What...
Ready, Set…Write!
It's April! Daffodils, croci and of course, the SiWC Annual Writing Contest is OPEN! For all the deets, click HERE. Questions? Email contest coordinator kc dyer at contest@siwc.ca. This Day We Write!
SiWC Adult Scholarship Winners Announced!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2023 adult scholarships for writers from underrepresented groups. Our three-day full in-person conference package winners are A.G. Angevine
Lia Holland
Kim Pretzer Our virtual conference winners are Dante Lacroix
Rosalyn C. RainDancer Congratulations to all! Applications are open year-round with a September 15 deadline for each conference year. If you qualify for any of our scholarships, apply! Please don't self-reject....
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