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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...
Two Queer Writers in Conversation
Betsy Warland and Jen Currin talk about their recent BC-published books on READ LOCAL
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....
FBCW Summit Celebration Red Carpet Gala on May 20th
I’m so ecstatic to be joining the FBCW Summit Celebration Red Carpet Gala on May 20th. Along with my dear friends: Yvonne Blomer, Wiley Ho, Vicki McLeod, and Christine Smart, we will celebrate a...
Happy National Poetry Writing Month!
In case you missed it, I have been posting my favourite quotes over the years from my book Breathing the Page on my Twitter feed this month.
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...
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...
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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