The Whistler Writers Festival is happening online running through Zoom this year from October 15 to October 18. This festival started 19 years ago in a living room, and now 19 years later it is back in a living room due to the pandemic, but that’s not gonna stop them!

The theme for the 2020 Whistler Writers Festival is to listen, write, read, connect. The events this year will all be virtual, and the festival will include workshops for emerging writers, readings that encourage healthy debates, and a vibrant connection with an audience.

There is a long list of speakers who will be helping to run the online event this year. There will be a large variety of reading events, writing events, and workshops, all day every day of the event. This is a great opportunity to come together with fellow book lovers and discuss all kinds of topics relating to the festival. The key cornerstones of the festival are connecting to authors and writing.

Thursday’s workshops will be alternatives to traditional publishing, while Friday will feature a full day of sessions on publishing. Friday evening there will be readings from a few of Canada’s favourite authors, accompanied by some awesome live music. Saturday will include various workshops on craft.

This year, there is also a virtual bookstore where you can purchase your books in advance of the events to support the authors at the festival.

This festival would be a great event to attend if you’re a bookworm or a writing lover. These workshops will provide awesome tools that will be helpful for your personal life and your career.

There is a ton more information on The Whistler Writers Festival website at https://festival.whistlerwritersfest.com/welcome/ including a full event schedule, full list of authors and speakers, tickets available, the bookstore, and more. Enjoy the festival and get ready to learn and connect!