
Silent Writing Group North Vancouver City Library
This is an in-person event. Join fellow North Vancouver writers for focused, quiet work time. Each meeting begins with a brief, informal chat about current projects or common writing challenges, followed

Seaside Stories Feb.7 at the Silk Purse!
Readings by: Louise Allison, Sonia Garrett, Lois Keane, Cathalynn Labonté-Smith, Kelly LaVallie, Dhana Musil, Pat Sullivan, LJ Vanterra

NSWA 30th Annual Writing Contest!
Entries in poetry, nonfiction and fiction open January 15-March 15, 2026 See more information under “activities” tab, including submission requirements. Winners to be published in the digital “Rivulets” Literary Anthology.

Reading to an Audience—A Workshop
This interactive workshop will help NSWA members improve your ability to do successful, confident public readings of your writing.

Issues That Matter: AI and Books
Join us for an in-depth discussion of the evolving relationship between books
and artificial intelligence.
Author J.B. MacKinnon will chat with NSWA’s Erin MacNair.


Introducing…Rivulets!
The winning entries in the NSWA Annual Writing Contest will now be available in an online literary anthology, Rivulets.

2025/26 Annual General Meeting
Monday, September 15, North Vancouver City Library 6:30 pm Our season-opening AGM will start at 6:30pm with a “meet-and-mingle”, along with home-baked treats. AGM (including board election) follows, plus annual

NSWA at Harmony Arts
We are delighted to host three events at the 2025 Harmony Arts Festival (West Vancouver) in partnership with the Silk Purse Arts Centre.


2024/25 Annual General Meeting
A new slate of directors was elected for 2024/25 at our annual general meeting. Minor amendments to NSWA bylaws were passed but most important, writers reconnected!

A Warm Welcome to Our Recent New Members!
As of May 2024, and thanks to our recent membership drive, NSWA has exceeded 100 members!