Powell River Festival of Writers

by Barb Rees

Experienced and first-time writers will benefit from Powell River’s 5th annual Festival of Writers, Friday and Saturday, April 11, 12, 2008. The action happens at schools and at CEP Local 76 Union Hall, 5814 Ash St. (across from Dwight Hall). Friday evening features Daniel Wood, world-traveled magazine journalist, and his slide show, “Around the World in 80 Minutes” at the Max Cameron Theatre, April 11, 7:00 p.m.

Julie Ferguson, professional speaker and author of 15 books, will teach “Crafting the Irresistible Query Letters That Get You Published” on April 12.

Spend Saturday with Daniel and Julie as they guide us through the craft of writing, followed by a West Coast Writers’ banquet feting the winners of the annual Writing Contest and two new features: the local winners of the International Peace Poem Contest and a chance for all Powell Riverites to contribute two lines to the International Peace Poem itself.

Enter the writing contest and more by visiting our website at: www.festivalofwriters.com or call Barb Rees: 604-485-2732.