COMOX VALLEY WRITERS SOCIETY
About CVWS
Welcome to the Comox Valley Writers Society (CVWS), a vibrant community where writers of all
stages ignite their creativity! Since 1964, weʼve been dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering
growth through dynamic educational presentations, constructive critique sessions, and
unwavering encouragement. Join us as we celebrate the art of storytelling and support each
other in achieving our writing dreams!
NORTH ISLAND WRITERS CONFERENCE
IGNITE Your Creativity!
Join us for the 7th Annual North Island Writers Conference from January 17 to 19, 2024 a weekend designed to inspire and connect writers in the beautiful Comox Valley!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- ● Place: North Island College, 2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC
- ● Co-hosted by: Comox Valley Writers Society & North Island College
- ● Sponsors: Comox Valley Record/Black Press Media, Peninsula Co-op Comox Valley, CV Regional District
- ● Experience: Engaging workshops, insightful presentations, and networking with fellow writers!
Conference Schedule
Friday - January 17,
2025
Saturday - January 18,
2025
Sunday - January 19,
2025
MEET OUR PRESENTERS
Cornelia Hoogland
Cornelia Hoogland is 2023 winner of the Colleen Thibaudeau Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award given by the League of Canadian Poets. Her poetry and non-fiction were short listed for the CBC Literary Awards and won a National Magazine award.
Joy Gugeler
Joy Gugeler has edited 100+ titles for ECW, Raincoast, and Beach Holme as an in-house or freelance editor for 30 years. She edits the Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poets series and is the Publisher of Portal.
Ian Ferguson
Ian Ferguson won the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour for Village of the Small Houses and is the co-author, with his brother, Will, of How to Be a Canadian, which was shortlisted for the Leacock Medal and won the CBA Libris Award for non-fiction.
YOUTH COMPETITION
Are you ready to put your creativity to the test?
Join us for the Youth 3-Hour Fiction Contest happening during the North Island Writers Conference on Saturday, January 18, 2025! All participants will be given a unique challenge or prompt, and you’ll have just three hours to create a captivating short fiction piece.
This is your chance to showcase your storytelling skills, compete with fellow young writers, and potentially win exciting prizes!
Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into a thrilling writing challenge!
Words from Our Writers
