SiWC
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The Surrey International Writers' Conference, a professional development conference for writers, takes place every October in Surrey, BC, and online. https://www.siwc.ca
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Writers! Need a kick in the pants to get going, a prompt for inspiration, or just some camaraderie? Come write with me on Wednesdays at Noon! Registration by donation in support of @siwc.bsky.social. Sign up once, attend as often as you like! checkout.square.site/merchant/JG2...
August 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Writers! Need a kick in the pants to get going, a prompt for inspiration, or just some camaraderie? Come write with me on Wednesdays at Noon! Registration by donation in support of @siwc.bsky.social. Sign up once, attend as often as you like! checkout.square.site/merchant/JG2...
Save the date for a novel night out with SiWC!
Mark your calendars for Sept 26th and join us for Prose & Pours, a fun evening of burgers, brews and book-loving company.
More details to come. Stay tuned!
Mark your calendars for Sept 26th and join us for Prose & Pours, a fun evening of burgers, brews and book-loving company.
More details to come. Stay tuned!
August 20, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Save the date for a novel night out with SiWC!
Mark your calendars for Sept 26th and join us for Prose & Pours, a fun evening of burgers, brews and book-loving company.
More details to come. Stay tuned!
Mark your calendars for Sept 26th and join us for Prose & Pours, a fun evening of burgers, brews and book-loving company.
More details to come. Stay tuned!
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Come write with meeeeeee
Join friends in the SiWC community Wednesdays at noon Pacific leading up to the conference for an hour of dedicated writing time. All writers are welcome, whether you're attending SiWC this year or not. A prompt will be provided for those who need a little inspiration. Info at siwc.ca/fundraising
July 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Come write with meeeeeee
Join friends in the SiWC community Wednesdays at noon Pacific leading up to the conference for an hour of dedicated writing time. All writers are welcome, whether you're attending SiWC this year or not. A prompt will be provided for those who need a little inspiration. Info at siwc.ca/fundraising
July 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Join friends in the SiWC community Wednesdays at noon Pacific leading up to the conference for an hour of dedicated writing time. All writers are welcome, whether you're attending SiWC this year or not. A prompt will be provided for those who need a little inspiration. Info at siwc.ca/fundraising
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We've become aware that someone is impersonating SIWC staff by using a fraudulent email address to contact authors and invite them to present at SiWC. We are not currently sending out any presenter invitations, and we never ask a presenter to pay money to present at SiWC.
July 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
We've become aware that someone is impersonating SIWC staff by using a fraudulent email address to contact authors and invite them to present at SiWC. We are not currently sending out any presenter invitations, and we never ask a presenter to pay money to present at SiWC.
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Another day, another email scam targeting authors. Stay safe out there in this here internet, friends
We've become aware that someone is impersonating SIWC staff by using a fraudulent email address to contact authors and invite them to present at SiWC. We are not currently sending out any presenter invitations, and we never ask a presenter to pay money to present at SiWC.
July 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Another day, another email scam targeting authors. Stay safe out there in this here internet, friends
We've become aware that someone is impersonating SIWC staff by using a fraudulent email address to contact authors and invite them to present at SiWC. We are not currently sending out any presenter invitations, and we never ask a presenter to pay money to present at SiWC.
July 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
We've become aware that someone is impersonating SIWC staff by using a fraudulent email address to contact authors and invite them to present at SiWC. We are not currently sending out any presenter invitations, and we never ask a presenter to pay money to present at SiWC.
Super great start to registration this afternoon! The opening rush gives us so much joy. ❤️
Off to a great start! Come hang out with your favourite writers and friends in Surrey, BC, this October!
5 minutes until registration opens! We're so excited! www.siwc.ca/registration
June 3, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Super great start to registration this afternoon! The opening rush gives us so much joy. ❤️
5 minutes until registration opens! We're so excited! www.siwc.ca/registration
June 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
5 minutes until registration opens! We're so excited! www.siwc.ca/registration
IT'S TIME! Registration opens at noon Pacific TODAY! www.siwc.ca/registration
It's nearly time! We're so excited to welcome people to SiWC 2026. Many of our amazing community chose to move their 2025 registration to 2026 when we cancelled due to a hotel strike, so we're opening reg with less space than usual. Register early for best choice of reg packages and appointments!
June 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
IT'S TIME! Registration opens at noon Pacific TODAY! www.siwc.ca/registration
It's nearly time! We're so excited to welcome people to SiWC 2026. Many of our amazing community chose to move their 2025 registration to 2026 when we cancelled due to a hotel strike, so we're opening reg with less space than usual. Register early for best choice of reg packages and appointments!
May 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
It's nearly time! We're so excited to welcome people to SiWC 2026. Many of our amazing community chose to move their 2025 registration to 2026 when we cancelled due to a hotel strike, so we're opening reg with less space than usual. Register early for best choice of reg packages and appointments!
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We lost Liza Palmer yesterday to cancer. She was an absolutely brilliant writer. She was smart and casually insightful. You should pick up Family Reservations, or any of her books, really.
But I also have this video of her talking about the book. It's the closest I can come to letting you meet her
But I also have this video of her talking about the book. It's the closest I can come to letting you meet her
Video: Book Club with Liza Palmer on "Family Reservations" | Mary Robinette Kowal
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May 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM
We lost Liza Palmer yesterday to cancer. She was an absolutely brilliant writer. She was smart and casually insightful. You should pick up Family Reservations, or any of her books, really.
But I also have this video of her talking about the book. It's the closest I can come to letting you meet her
But I also have this video of her talking about the book. It's the closest I can come to letting you meet her
Sad news: We are deeply saddened today by the death of our dear friend Liza Palmer. Liza was a gift, and we already miss her dearly. ❤️
May 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Sad news: We are deeply saddened today by the death of our dear friend Liza Palmer. Liza was a gift, and we already miss her dearly. ❤️
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We're currently looking for a literary agent to add to our team!
Details on this flexible, remote work opportunity are available on our web site.
Details on this flexible, remote work opportunity are available on our web site.
April 24, 2026 at 11:22 PM
We're currently looking for a literary agent to add to our team!
Details on this flexible, remote work opportunity are available on our web site.
Details on this flexible, remote work opportunity are available on our web site.
Our latest newsletter is on its way to your inboxes. If you're not on our email list but would like to be, you can sign up here: www.siwc.ca/newsletter/. Past newsletters are also on that page so you can catch up on all our news.
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April 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Our latest newsletter is on its way to your inboxes. If you're not on our email list but would like to be, you can sign up here: www.siwc.ca/newsletter/. Past newsletters are also on that page so you can catch up on all our news.
Congratulations to SiWC 2026 presenter Loghan Paylor, whose novel THE CURE FOR DROWNING came first in this year's CBC Canada Reads, after being championed by Tegan Quin! www.cbc.ca/books/canada...
Loghan is teaching some really great workshops and a master class for us in Oct. Schedule coming soon!
Loghan is teaching some really great workshops and a master class for us in Oct. Schedule coming soon!
Canada Reads
This is the home page for Canada Reads, CBC's annual battle of the books.
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April 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to SiWC 2026 presenter Loghan Paylor, whose novel THE CURE FOR DROWNING came first in this year's CBC Canada Reads, after being championed by Tegan Quin! www.cbc.ca/books/canada...
Loghan is teaching some really great workshops and a master class for us in Oct. Schedule coming soon!
Loghan is teaching some really great workshops and a master class for us in Oct. Schedule coming soon!
You definitely want to see that! Join us.
Come join us in New West on April 30th and throw your pennies in the jar to make me or one of my fellow Phantom Players die a melodramatic death live on stage at the end of the show.
YVR folks, join us for Twisted Tales, a Half-o-ween radio show inspired by Shock Theatre, where ghosts whisper, doors creak, and your support brings the story to life! Join us for a burger, a show, and a fun way to support SiWC!
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April 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
You definitely want to see that! Join us.
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Donate to Help Author Fight Cancer so she can finish her book, organized by Matthew Beckerleg
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March 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Come join us in New West on April 30th and throw your pennies in the jar to make me or one of my fellow Phantom Players die a melodramatic death live on stage at the end of the show.
YVR folks, join us for Twisted Tales, a Half-o-ween radio show inspired by Shock Theatre, where ghosts whisper, doors creak, and your support brings the story to life! Join us for a burger, a show, and a fun way to support SiWC!
square.link/u/8WMjxKXe
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March 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Come join us in New West on April 30th and throw your pennies in the jar to make me or one of my fellow Phantom Players die a melodramatic death live on stage at the end of the show.
YVR folks, join us for Twisted Tales, a Half-o-ween radio show inspired by Shock Theatre, where ghosts whisper, doors creak, and your support brings the story to life! Join us for a burger, a show, and a fun way to support SiWC!
square.link/u/8WMjxKXe
square.link/u/8WMjxKXe
March 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
YVR folks, join us for Twisted Tales, a Half-o-ween radio show inspired by Shock Theatre, where ghosts whisper, doors creak, and your support brings the story to life! Join us for a burger, a show, and a fun way to support SiWC!
square.link/u/8WMjxKXe
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Donate $90+ USD to gofundme.com/f/support-siwc today (Feb 27) and email your donation receipt to [email protected]. This will get you access to my Auditioning Characters live class tomorrow, Feb 28 at 8 PM ET, benefitting @siwc.bsky.social. Hope to see you there!
February 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Donate $90+ USD to gofundme.com/f/support-siwc today (Feb 27) and email your donation receipt to [email protected]. This will get you access to my Auditioning Characters live class tomorrow, Feb 28 at 8 PM ET, benefitting @siwc.bsky.social. Hope to see you there!
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Want access some writing classes while supporting a great cause? Donate $45+ USD to @siwc.bsky.social fundraiser and get instant access to my Scene Writing class (prerecorded). $90+ USD by Feb 27 will secure your invitation to my live Auditioning Characters class on Feb 28 at 8 PM ET. More below...
February 24, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Want access some writing classes while supporting a great cause? Donate $45+ USD to @siwc.bsky.social fundraiser and get instant access to my Scene Writing class (prerecorded). $90+ USD by Feb 27 will secure your invitation to my live Auditioning Characters class on Feb 28 at 8 PM ET. More below...
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To get access to the workshop, email your donation receipt to [email protected] by Feb 27.
February 14, 2026 at 1:59 AM
To get access to the workshop, email your donation receipt to [email protected] by Feb 27.
Donor bonus extension! The amazing and generous @maryrobinettekowal.com is offering access to her digital class Auditioning Your Characters on Feb 28 to people who donate $90 USD+ to the SiWC GoFundMe before then. Learn from one of the best and support an incredible community. gofund.me/bde2e8d72
Donate to Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!, organized by Jenn Striemer
For thirty-two years, the Surrey International Writers’ Conference… Jenn Striemer needs your support for Support the Surrey International Writers' Conference!
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February 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Donor bonus extension! The amazing and generous @maryrobinettekowal.com is offering access to her digital class Auditioning Your Characters on Feb 28 to people who donate $90 USD+ to the SiWC GoFundMe before then. Learn from one of the best and support an incredible community. gofund.me/bde2e8d72
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Acoustic guitars used to just be called ‘guitars.’
Then, we invented electric guitars. Oh no.
Which meant saying ‘guitar’ wasn’t clear enough.
So 'guitars' became 'acoustic guitars.'
‘Acoustic guitar’ is an example of a ‘retronym.’
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Then, we invented electric guitars. Oh no.
Which meant saying ‘guitar’ wasn’t clear enough.
So 'guitars' became 'acoustic guitars.'
‘Acoustic guitar’ is an example of a ‘retronym.’
🧵⬇️
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Acoustic guitars used to just be called ‘guitars.’
Then, we invented electric guitars. Oh no.
Which meant saying ‘guitar’ wasn’t clear enough.
So 'guitars' became 'acoustic guitars.'
‘Acoustic guitar’ is an example of a ‘retronym.’
🧵⬇️
Then, we invented electric guitars. Oh no.
Which meant saying ‘guitar’ wasn’t clear enough.
So 'guitars' became 'acoustic guitars.'
‘Acoustic guitar’ is an example of a ‘retronym.’
🧵⬇️