It's about to start again

The Young Writers's Club of North Vancouver starts its new year on October 9th.

Thank you to everyone for your interest. The club is currently full and we are taking names for our waiting list. 

VWF Spreading the Word Youth Writing Contest

A competition by the prestigious Vancouver Writers' Festival is now open:

What's your story? Grab a pen and get writing, if the Vancouver Writers' Festival judges like what they read you could win a cash prize and have your work published in a magazine that showcases aspiring young writers.

The Rewards
Prizes will be awarded to the top two entries in poetry and fiction:

1st prize in each category: $300

2nd prize in each category: $200

Prize winners will be published in The Claremont Review and on the Festival website.

The Rules

• The contest is open to all young writers enrolled in Grades 8-12 in British Columbia.
• Entries will be accepted for previously unpublished work in each category:
• Poetry (any style): 500 word limit
• Creative Short Fiction: 1,500 word limit
• Entries will be judged blind. Please do not put your name on your story or poem in the file you have uploaded or in the file name.
• There is a $5 entry fee for each story or poem you submit, payable online through PayPal.
• We will accept entries in MS Word Document or PDF formats. Please use standard margins, 12-point font and double spacing.
• Winners will be selected by a panel of publishing and writing professionals.
• Entries must be uploaded and payment confirmed by 5:00pm October 27, 2013.

Click here to enter!

The time to start is now

Thank you, Eileen Cook!

I’ve read almost every book that Eileen Cook has written so when she accepted the invitation to lead the Young Writers’ Club this week, I don’t know who was more excited – me or the young writers.

I love Eileen’s books because they are funny and poignant. When she speaks, her stories are infused with intelligent humour. She recounted her journey from her earliest rejections to becoming a published, full time author. Her messages were ones we’ve all heard many times and need to hear many more times: keep on trying, keep on improving your craft. Read. Read. Read.

Her exercises fired up imaginations and led to a lot of laughter.

Thank you, Eileen, for carving out this time to visit our group. You’re a tough act to follow. I’m glad there is a month until our next meeting.

PS If you want to follow Eileen on twitter, her handle is @Eileenwriter

Blog for young writers

 Hello Young Writers,  

Thanks for a great turn out last week. Your talent and ability to be creative on the spot was most impressive!

If you're looking for a blog aimed directly at you, please go to the Lynn Valley Literary Society site and click on the drop down menu for the  the Young Writers' Club page. That's where you'll find Maggie's Blog.

Thank you,

Maggie

Lynn Valley Literary Society: www.lynnlit.ca