Announcements

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

Readings by: Louise Allison, Sonia Garrett, Lois Keane, Cathalynn Labonté-Smith, Kelly LaVallie, Dhana Musil, Pat Sullivan, LJ Vanterra

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.

This interactive workshop will help NSWA members improve your ability to do successful, confident public readings of your writing.

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.

2025 Holiday Party!

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

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

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

Thank you, contest judges!

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!

As of May 2024, and thanks to our recent membership drive, NSWA has exceeded 100 members!