the Federation of British Columbia Writers will:

• Promote excellence and professionalism in the literary arts in British Columbia

• Improve the status of the literary arts in British Columbia by encouraging publication; providing information on markets and workshops; sponsoring readings, workshops and seminars; and establishing communication between writers and interested agents and markets

• Encourage greater recognition of British Columbia writers and their achievements regionally and nationally

• Provide information on the Province’s literary resources to the people of British Columbia

• Work cooperatively with other provincial and federal agencies and organizations concerned with writing and writing standards

• Encourage and support young emerging writers in British Columbia

Adapted from the Constitution of the Federation of British Columbia Writers