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Introducing Kelley Jo Burke who won first place for her short story Everything’s Got a Moral, if Only You Can Find it. She wasn’t able to attend the Festival so sent us these awesome pix when she received her certificate and anthology in the mail.
Huge congratulations to you Kelley Jo! In her recent note to WCWF, Kelley noted that these pix were taken by Eric Eggertson and that she’d see us next September! YAY!!🎉🎉
If you won or placed in the WCWF 2nd Annual Writing Contest, send us a picture with your certificate and anthology. Always celebrate the victories–it’s a big deal!
It feels like we planned for the in-person Wine Country Writers’ Festival for–EV–errrrrrr!
Finally, on September 23 and 24, 2022, it all came true and it was fantastic.
The energy was palpable as we talked writing, craft, and business for the first time in what seems like a lifetime. There were readings, talks, lessons, music, food, and wine… A little of everything to get us recharged to take over our creative endeavors.
The same venue at the Penticton Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre has been booked for next year and we decided to expand the Festival to include Sunday.
Save the dates: September 22, 23, 24, 2023.
Thank you to all our sponsors, guests, and presenters. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss any important dates or information.
Here are a few pix from the 2022 Festival!
Below we have Mike Arcand (center), Owner/Operator of The Raven’s Oddities, the sponsor of the WCWFestival Writing Contest. The entire list of winners is on the website under the Contest Tab.
Also on stage is Kara Antifeau (R) the WCWFestival Contest Co-ordinator.
Here are some of the winners who were able to also make it to the Festival.
A little bit of wine at the Wine Country Writers’ Festival. Thank you Time Winery.
More pix to come soon. Save the dates for next year. Stay in touch.
Well, we’re almost there.
Register if you haven’t already. The link rebelled for a day or two but is all fixed.
There’s still a few appointments left with various presenters and maybe even one or two for pitching.
Cost is $179 and includes both Friday and Saturday.
We’re live in just over 24 hours… and yes, that means we’re all in the same place. Such a novel concept, eh?
Here are a couple of posts you still may enjoy.
Check out some of the presenters here: See more on the Presenter Page.
Make sure you follow so you can keep up with what happening within the Wine Country Writers’ Community.
And follow the newsletter that goes out every once in a while to keep everyone informed and inspired.
See you soon.
This is a Festival that offers an in-person experience to reconnect and build your writing community.
There is an agent looking for clients to pitch to him. He’s looking to represent commercial and literary fiction.
There’s also a publisher who is looking for diverse voices, domestic fiction and nonfiction, cook books, Canadiana, and poetry.
There’s another publisher/editor looking for the next sensational horror writer…
On top of ALL that, there are over ten presenters who will teach you different things about the literary world, its craft, and it’s business.
Get registered. It’s time now. Cost is only $179–which is GREAT value but if you email me at wcwfestival@gmail you’ll receive $20 off.
Wine Country Writers’ Festival
September 23 and 24, 2022 in Penticton, B.C. at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre. Start at 4 pm Sept 23.
CA$179.00
Dave Butler, was born and raised in Penticton. In fact, he graduated from Pen-High.
He’s now returning to his old stomping grounds to present a workshop on Eco-Thrillers/Mystery.
This is a very exciting sub-genre that offers an examination into the environment in which we live and how it can affect everything around us.
His first three books are eco-mysteries follow Park Warden Jenny Willson, as she investigates poachers, bureaucracy, deceit, and even murder.
Dave is an award winning author and has two more projects that will launch soon.
Dave’s Books can be found in the Book Bar at http://www.wcwfestival.com
Register for the Festival now.
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Wine Country Writers’ Festival (WCWF) is inching closer and closer.
The summer is winding down and it’s time to get yourself registered and ready to reconnect with the writing community.
Registration is $179 for all the events.
Come Find Your Power!
Registration for Wine Country Writers’ Festival
Writing Festival September 23, 24, 2022. Penticton, BC
CA$179.00
Hi Everyone!
It’s pretty dang hot out there, but the days are getting shorter and the sun a little less intense.
We’re getting closer to that beautiful September weather and of course the Wine Country Writers’ Festival.
We just wanted to let you know that if you don’t already subscribe to the newsletter it may be a great time to do so. We’re offering a $20 registration discount with a coupon code, but only through the newsletter.
Please keep in mind that this is a LIVE-IN-PERSON event.
If you saw a discount on the website, but didn’t take advantage, there’s still another chance.
Registration for the entire Festival is $179–which is a super fantastic deal but, you can get a $20 discount through the newsletter. This is a limited time offer.
The newsletter also contains some suggestions for Blue Pencils and Pitches.
Everyone who signed up for the blue pencil/pitch will be notified by email in the next two to three weeks so please ensure that your documents are ready to forward to us.
You should be putting your finishing touches on now.
While you may not get your first choice for blue pencil, please know that each person doing the blue pencils are seasoned and trained writers. Each has a unique perspective and you’ll be in good hands no matter who you speak to.
Prepare your work and wait for the email.
Be set.
The specific appointment times for pitches and blue pencils will be provided in your registration package. It will be during the day Saturday September 24th.
Remember a blue pencil is not an edit. It’s a discussion of your work, your style, and suggestions how to make it stronger.
Pitches are a discussion about representation and your work. Prepare your documents to include a query, comparables, a synopsis, and bio.
Don’t hesitate to email wcwfestival@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Stay cool. Keep writing. Subscribe to the newsletter–you may find it informative.
For now… read this and own your craft. xo
A note to all writers, poets, and creatives… Don’t let another person–editor, writer, family, writer’s group, or the lil devil on your shoulder–crush a dream.
Writing events like WCWFestival facilitate the sense of community and can boost your confidence.
Build a community of support and continue to learn and hone your craft. Always be YOU. ❤️
Hello all you lovely writers.
I just want to touch base and let you know that if you’re interested in doing a pitch or a blue pencil, the spots are assigned on a first come/first served basis.
The selection should have been made when you registered.
If you registered early and want to change then email Faye at wcwfestival@gmail.com
There’s no guarantee that something can be changed, but we did add Douglas and McIntyre and Imagine Press just a few weeks ago.
Prairie Soul is now full and will not be taking anymore pitches at the WCWF. Same for Jen Landels.
Christina Myers is full for blue pencils.
BUT… The good news is that there are still many openings. Make sure you put a couple of choices down when you register.
And pitches…. there’s still some space available.
Blue Pencil appointments and instruction will be sent out in mid August.
Blue pencils put another set of eyes on your work and can be so helpful as you move forward in a project. If you can’t get the person you want, move on to the next–it still makes a difference.
Registration is open. Blue pencils and pitch are free with paid registration on fcfs basis.
Price is now $159. Increase in August to $179.
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