UnGala Fundraiser and Festive Gathering: featuring Holiday Workshop, and more.

Ignite the Write Holiday Spark!

Celebrate the Season with the Federation of BC Writers

As we launch into the festive season, let’s come together to celebrate community, creativity, and the magic of storytelling! The Federation of BC Writers invites you to Ignite the Write Holiday Spark — a three-part online event filled with inspiration, fun, and festive cheer. Whether you’re looking to get in the holiday writing spirit, connect with fellow writers, or just enjoy a night of literary entertainment, we’ve got something special in store.

Event Details:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: A Holiday Story webinar with Claire Mulligan

Join award-winning writer Claire Mulligan as she presents a holiday-themed writing webinar. Whether you're crafting your own holiday stories or looking to deepen your understanding of seasonal storytelling, Claire's insights and prompts will spark your creativity.

7:00 pm: The UnGala – A Holiday Celebration Like No Other

Dress up, dress down, or just come as you are for the UnGala! This informal yet festive event will kick off with a holiday-themed writing icebreaker to get your creative juices flowing. We’ll announce the winner of the 50/50 draw. You’ll have a last chance to bid on incredible prizes in our online silent auction and then you can relax and enjoy holiday-themed readings by members of our literary community.

50/50 Ticket Link

Silent Auction

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

10:00am: Writing Sprints with Bryan Mortensen, FBCW Executive Director

Kickstart your holiday writing goals with Bryan as he leads a series of energizing writing sprints. Whether you’re working on holiday stories, essays, or just need a burst of motivation to finish that draft, these quick, high-energy writing sessions will help you set the pace for a successful creative season.

When you register, by donation, for Ignite the Write Holiday Spark, you’ll get access to the literary trifecta:

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow writers, fuel your imagination, and have a little fun before the holidays!

Can't make it, but still want to make a difference?

As we draw near to the end of the year. Please consider a gift to the Federation of BC Writers to ensure that we can continue to deliver programming that meets your needs and helps your writing soar. All donations of $50 and over will receive a tax receipt.