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VMI 2022 now accepting applications

The Vancouver Manuscript Intensive (VMI) is now accepting applications for 2022. VMI pairs writers with professional authors to help develop their manuscripts to the fullest potential in a 6-month...

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VMI 2021 Celebration Reading

Vancouver Manuscript Intensive Saturday June 19, 202110:30 - 11:45am PDT The 2021 cohort of VMI Intensive Program presents readings from their works-in-progress under the guidance of mentors Aren X....

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Virtual reading of Lost Lagoon Mar 30

Please join me for a virtual reading of my book, Lost Lagoon/lost in thought. Pre-registration is required by using this link: http://bit.ly/lostlagoonreading Date: Tuesday March 30, 2021 Time: 10...

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A new national literary prize in my name!

Introducing: The VMI Betsy Warland Between Genres Award. For a book published in Canada in the calendar year 2021 that is a hybrid genre, or straddles two or more genres. The winner will receive...

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Fall Writing Retreat with Betsy at Hollyhock

Come and join Shaena Lambert and Betsy Warland for their Dark and Stormy Writing Retreat from October 17 to 24, 2021. This 7-day retreat takes place at Hollyhock on beautiful Cortez Island in BC....

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