Lower Mainland

Burnaby Writers Society Founded in 1967 under the sponsorship of the Burnaby Arts Council, the Burnaby Writers Society is one of the oldest and best-known writers' groups in B.C. The initial group of 22 Burnaby writers has grown into a broad-based organization drawing its membership from across the Lower Mainland and other parts of the province. In 1972, the club became a registered non-profit society, and shortly thereafter was registered federally as a charitable organization. Burnaby Writers Society, 6584 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T7		The Grind Writers' Group (Vancouver) A friendly and focused group for published and unpublished writers, all genres. Meets monthly at the Grind Coffee Cafe, 4124 Main Street, Vancouver (on the East side of Main Street, a few doors south of King Edward Ave., aka 25th Ave) -- in the back room -- whoever gets there first grabs a few tables, or one of the big ones up on the platform... Bring pen & paper--we get right down to writing in the first half hour. The Grind is also laptop friendly. Time is always 10 am to noon; some people stay on afterwards and work on their projects. All skill and experience levels welcome. Prose, poetry, creative nonfiction, memoir, journaling, whatever makes you pick up the pen. For more information, contact Margo at wonderwords@shaw.ca ("Occasionally they do move the venue, so if you're new it's a good idea to email Margo before you attend the first time.")
Halfmoon Bay Writing Workshop Group An ongoing writing workshop in the Halfmoon Bay area (Sunshine Coast) has room for new participants. The group, facilitated by A.S.Penne (author, Old Stones, Horsdale & Schubert, 2002), meets weekly to consider participant's writing in all genres. For more information, please write aspen123@uniserve.com or call 604-740-0471		Richmond Writing Group A local critique group that meets in the Richmond Arts Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Individuals and organizations with information relevant to writers can freely post on their website, subject to approval.
Urban Writers Group Urban Writers is a group of published and unpublished writers who meet bi-monthly to provide workshop writing in a positive, supportive and creative environment. New members & guests welcome. Visit us online on www.barefootwriter.com for more information or email cherie-laurent@hotmail.com		Pandora’s Collective Pandora's Collective is dedicated to promoting literacy and self-expression in the community through five areas of operation: Outreach, Community Programming, Awards Programming, The Summer Dream Reading Festival and Resources & Services.
West End Writers' Club The West End Writers' Club is a dynamic group of beginning, emerging, and published writers of every genre (poetry, short fiction, articles, memoirs, novels, plays, film scripts, etc.) Holds meetings where beginner, emerging, and established writers can have their work critiqued. Meets the first three Tuesdays of each month at 7 pm (except July and August) at Barclay Manor, 1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver. Also offers workshops and guest readings. There is a small fee, and a West End Community Centre membership is required. New members are welcome to three meetings before joining. Nonprofit organization. Email: info@wewriters.org		False Creek Writers' Guild We are an established critique group that meets on Saturday mornings at the False Creek Community Centre on Granville Island. This is an intensive, highly functioning group. Prospective members should be able to accept the following responsibilities: (1) Produce a minimum of 2500 words each week for review, (2) prepare and deliver effective, high quality critiques for two members each week and (3) commit to regular attendance. In return, members will receive ongoing reviews from fellow members as well as support and motivation. At this time we are only accepting applications from writers working in the area of long form (novel length) literary fiction. Interested applicants will have to submit a short writing sample for review prior to joining. If you are interested, email us at inquiries@fcwg.ca or visit www.fcwg.ca
Forge Writing Group The Forge Writing Group meets the last Sunday of the month from 10am to 1 pm above the Marine Room, South Fletcher, Gibsons. All genres, all levels. Critique and manuscript discussion. Full at seven members, wait list for new group. For information, contact Jan DeGrass at 604-886-4692 or email jan_degrass@sunshine.net.		The Write Touch Group This group meets every second Wednesday, 7 to 9 pm at the Gibsons Elementary School Library. For beginners and new writers, all genres. Provides supportive feedback, sharing of resources, and attends readings. Full at 10 members, wait list through the SCRD 604-885-6801. Contact: Carol Upton at 604-886-8951.
Sunshine Coast Children's Authors This group meets on alternating Tuesdays, 7 to 9 pm at various locations. Genre: Children's Literature. All levels. Provides writing support, critique. Taking new members. To join, contact Audrey Owen at aowen@dccnet.com		NoName Writing Group The NoName meets every third Monday at 10 am at a member's home. Genre: Fiction and creative nonfiction. Level: Advanced writing and workshopping. Current membership stands at 3, new members considered by submission. Contact A. Penne for more information at aspenne@sunshine.net
Malaspina Writers' Association The MWA, based in Powell River, meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Thursdays, in the basement of St. David and St. Paul Anglican church. There are officially over 20 members, though any one workshop usually functions with a set of 8-12. All genres, all levels. Provides critique, readings, workshops. New members are welcome. Contact Allan Brown at 604-485-5240.		Writer's Realm Meets every 2nd Thursday at the Walnut Grove White Spot 7-9pm - Adults writing in various genres - Some outside workshops - support, feedback, editing and critiqueing - Limited membership so contact Sheila at 604-628-1780 for more information.