Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival
July 15 - 18, 2010
The 8th Annual Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival moves on from another extremely successful event in 2009. Once again we will feature a line-up of wonderful writers with world-wide audiences and a weekend of non-stop literary delights. If you want to improve your own writing skills you’re in luck. Once again we will offer a wide variety of workshops by renowned teachers. Just interested in listening to some of the most insightful and interesting writers in Canada today? We’ve got solo sessions, themed readings and main stage events going Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Besides that, there will be opportunities to rub shoulders, share a drink, or eat lunch with authors you’ve wanted to meet for years. So include Denman Island in your plans for next summer from July 15th to the 18th.
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Events
Once again, we offer three main stage events: one each on Friday and Saturday evenings and one on Sunday. Each will be moderated by Bill Richardson. They will consist of short readings by the participants, a themed panel discussion, with time set aside for questions from the audience.
Themed readings will be offered on each day. In each case, this will involve two writers discussing a topic of mutual interest. They may also read a bit and may involve their audience in the exploration.
These are less formal sessions in which an individual writer spends an hour in a more intimate setting with a smaller audience. These offer the opportunity for free-wheeling discussion and interaction with an author.
One of the most popular innovations of our festival. Each day we give local writers an opportunity to read for an audience. Friday and Saturday morning we’ll hear from our adult population and on Sunday morning young writers will take the stage.
Workshops in a variety of genres and covering a range of possibilities are offered.
Writer-In-Residence Program - registration begins January 15, 2010
Twenty hours of classroom instruction and guidance with Sharon Butala, one of Canada’s most accomplished writers.
Manuscript Assessment Program - registration begins January 15, 2010
New this year! A written and oral assessment of a sample of your own writing by Charlotte Gill an exciting new voice in Canadian writing.
Days Until 2010 Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival!