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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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We are just $23 short of hitting $10k on our fundraiser! Every little bit helps. Thank you to everyone who's given and spread the word so far. www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
A poster advertising SiWC GoFundMe featuring a head shot of Diana Gabaldon and her quote, "What I like best about SiWC - aside from the delight of talking to dozens of other writers - is the constant sense of controlled excitement. Every day rolls smoothly from good food to entertaining speakers to pleasant molling in the hallways on the way to fascinating presentations, personal conferences in the Blue Pencil sessions, and on to evening events, which I will describe as Very Entertaining, and leave it at that!" We need storytellers now more than ever. Please support SiWC and keep the magic alive. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
October 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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We have the most amazing community! You've already raised more than $8500 to help the magic of SiWC stay alive long into the future. Let's keep it going! www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
A poster advertising the SiWC GoFundMe featuring a head shot of Eileen Cook and her quote that says, "SiWC is a welcoming, safe place that supports writers at different stages of their writing/publishing journey. It's more than a three day conference - it's a community." https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
October 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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We need storytellers now more than ever. Please support SiWC and keep the magic alive. www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
A poster for the GoFundMe for the Surrey International Writers' Conference featuring a quote from Crystal Hunt that reads, "The thing that has always struck me about SiWC is the unflagging support for writers at every stage and the real feeling of community and welcome that surrounds the conference" and a QR code linking to the fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-siwc
October 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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The whole ton has been abuzz about this year's conference theme. Dearest readers, fret not! We here at SiWC couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday, but with a genre bending twist. Behold, your 2025 conference theme: Austen Space!
A poster announcing the theme for SiWC 2025: Austen Space, as well as our url: siwc.ca. The image features a blue and purple space background with stars. In the foreground is a reproduction of a portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle in a pale party dress with a choker necklace and a white hair wrap with a bow.
July 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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YVR Peeps: Looking for bookish things to do this summer? Join our friends at Iron Dog books on August 12 for an event with @annaleen.bsky.social to celebrate their new book, Automatic Noodle. Details: irondogbooks.com/events/30790...
A hot pink poster featuring the cover of Annalee Newitz's new book, Automatic Noodle, a head shot of the author, and details of their event at Iron Dog Books in Vancouver on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:30pm at 2671 E. Hastings Street.
July 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🎉 It’s #VolunteerWeek and we’re celebrating the heart of SiWC — our amazing volunteers! 💚
Their dedication keep the conference running smoothly and make the SiWC magic happen.

💚 Want to wear a green lanyard this year? Join the team — we’d love to have you!
Email volunteers@siwc.ca
A blue poster with gold writing at the top that reads "Thank you to all our volunteers," cartoon images of three volunteers in the middle of the page, and white writing at the bottom that reads "Thank you for making SiWC so incredible! We love you!"
April 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The SiWC hive is buzzing! Our first ever SiWC pub trivia fundraiser is only a month away. We can't wait to see what challenges quizmaster Jenn has in store! Everyone welcome. Bring your friends. Tickets are available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/siwc-pub-trivia-night-tickets-1273922579729
A black poster with yellow and white writing that reads "Trivia night in support of SiWC. April 26. Doors at 5:30, trivia at 6:00. Oak & Thorne, 20173 88th Avenue, Langley, BC.
March 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Greater YVR peeps! Love trivia? Love SiWC? Join us at our first ever SiWC Pub Trivia Fundraiser! Compete for prizes & ultimate bragging rights, all in support of SiWC. Everyone 19+ welcome, not just writers!
Tickets are available now: www.eventbrite.com/e/siwc-pub-trivia-night-tickets-1273922579729
Black poster with brain and lightbulb graphics reading "Trivia night in support of SiWC" 26 April. Doors @ 5:30, Trivia @ 6:00pm. Oak & Thorne, 20173 88th Avenue, Langley, BC.
March 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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In YVR and not taking an SiWC Thursday evening class October 24? Join us 6:30-8:30pm at our off-site event at the Guildford library, presented with Iron Dog Books and Surrey Libraries, featuring Diana Gabaldon, @maryrobinette.bsky.social and @premeemohamed.com with moderator Eileen Cook.
A poster for the Thursday, October 24, author signing event presented by SiWC, Iron Dog Books and Surrey Libraries with head shots of the authors and event information - 6:30-8:30 at the Guildford library.
October 1, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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We are pleased to be joining with our 2024 SiWC bookstore,
Iron Dog Books, in support of their in-store event on July 3 with Lisa Brideau, Frances Peck, and Robin Yeatman. If you're in YVR this summer, check it out!
Poster for the July 3 event On The Edge: Genre-Defying Fiction, to be held at 6:30pm at 2671 East Hastings St.
June 7, 2024 at 7:16 PM