With over 1,800 members, the Federation of British Columbia Writers is growing! We have writers in every genre, in every region, at every stage of the literary journey. We are an organization ‘for writers, about writing.’ We help writers connect, hone their skills, showcase their work and achievements, and support their journey toward publication. Join us! We hold brick-and-mortar events when possible. Check out some of our upcoming events here | what our members say “The moment I joined the FBCW I gained a sense of community and belonging. Besides publishing a gorgeous magazine full of writing-related articles, personal essays, and member book launches, the FBCW also offers events, workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities. It’s all about writer-to-writer connection and promoting writers in the greater community.”
Barbara Black Poet, Vancouver | what our members say “I find it incredibly comforting to belong to a cavalcade of BC Writers, each of us creating our art, wrangling words, shaping and sharing our respective imaginings.”
Bill Engleson Author, Denman Island |
Member Exclusive Perks Events that require significant administrative and organizational support are designed as membership perks as they generally require significant investment of membership dues. |
Writing Circles: program is designed to connect members to one another to support the writing process. Each circle has a unique focus. Writers’ Socials: monthly online gatherings of writers Contest Bank: Regularly updated listing of contest opportunities Launched: Section in WordWorks magazine announcing member publications Writers’ Profiles: Our members' writer profiles are hosted on the Federation website so you can connect with other members and beyond. Health and Dental Plan: Members qualify for a national program writerscoalition.ca Member's Book Love: Dedicated space in the readON newsletter with recommended books from fellow members | Event Invitations: Members receive dedicated invites to events so that they can keep up with all the programming offered by the FBCW Delivery of WordWorks Magazine: Members can choose to have a print copy of WordWorks delivered to their door 3 times per year. Professional Directory: A place to market your professional skills or to find skilled help for your writing project. Not to be confused with our writer profiles, the professional director is designed to help those of us who offer services as writers to market our skills. Tax Implication: Being a member of an organization like the Federation of BC Writers is an important way to demonstrate to the CRA that you are a practicing artist. |
Member Discounts Public Events that require tickets or passes always have a special rate for members. We want to make certain that our members know we appreciate them. The BC Writers Summit: Annual conference for writers of all skill levels WordWorks Magazine: Full-colour magazine for writers that is produced and delivered 3 times per year. Is also available online Writing Intensives: multi-day theme-based interactive workshops and sessions Sunday Webinars: Interactive online workshops on writing skills and development Regional Spotlight: Reading series presenting writers from specific areas of the BC Literary Contests: Monetary awards, recognition, and publication | Public Events and Programs Out goal is to be accessible as possible. As such, most of our programs are open to the general public. Our membership dues allow us to provide free programming that benefits writers across our community. Book Club for Writers: a discussion group focused on books on the craft of writing The WriteOn Newsletter: informs writers of opportunities and events The ReadOn newsletter: publicizes works by BC authors Fireside Chats: Online informal sessions interviewing established authors Round Up: blog highlighting events for writers from across the province Writing Sprint Serenade: providing live music while participants write Reading Events: We run reading events from time to time that are always open to the general public |
what our members say
“Writing is such a solitary act—it craves community to balance out its nature and ensure growth. The FBCW gets this and does so much to bring writers together for readings and workshops. The online connections generated via the newsletters alone are worth more than the cost of a membership. Add to that the hard or digital copy magazine stuffed with sage advice and belonging to the FBCW is a no-brainer.”
Derek Hanebury
Poet, Port Alberni
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