Weeklong & Weekend Writing Workshops ​in Fernie, BC

August 17 - 23, 2020

Registration is now open for the Conference with a fully refundable deposit.

The Fernie Writers Conference will be following the recommendations of the BC Department of Health concerning the coronavirus in holding the Conference.

The Fernie Writers Conference  | August 17-23, 2020
Mini-Conference Oct. 16-18, 2020
Fernie Writer-in-Residence Oct. 16-Nov. 7, 2020

The Fernie Writers Conference offers writers the opportunity to participate in intensive craft workshops with award winning writers in an unmatched setting. Held at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort, the conference is divided into three distinct parts.
 
The annual Fernie Writers Conference. Held in late summer, the main Conference brings aspiring writers and established writers together for a week or workshops, panels discussions and readings. The mornings are spent in the working on the craft. The afternoons are spent in one-on-one meetings, panel discussions and learning opportunities. The evenings are all literature. Readings. Performances. Dinners. And the enjoyment of being a part of a community of writers.
 
The Mini-Conferences. Other than in the summer, it’s hard to break away for a week, so the Fernie Writers Conference offers Mini-Conferences over weekends during the fall, winter and spring. Usually one or two writers lead sessions. There is a social get together on Friday evening and the hard work is done on Saturday and Sunday. During the winter folks come a day early or stay a day or two later to make a few turns at Fernie Alpine Resort, one of the top ski areas in Canada.
 
New in 2020, the Fernie Writer-in-Residence will bring a established writer from BC or the Yukon to Fernie for a three-week residency. During that time, the writer will give an opening reading, a closing reading, leads an adult workshop and a few workshops with local youth writers. The bulk of the residency is left open for the writer to work on their own project. This opportunity is made possible by the support of the Conference lodging partners—Fernie Lodging Co. and Lizard Creek Lodge—and with the collaboration of Fernie Alpine Resort and the Federation of BC Writers. 
 
If you have any questions about the programs of the Fernie Writers Conference, address your inquiries to Keith Liggett, the Director at  t.keith.liggett@gmail.com
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 Important Dates
 
May 22, 2020            Registration opened.
July 10, 2020             Scholarship applications due. 
July 15, 2020              Full and partial scholarships awarded.
July 17, 2020.             Early Bird tuition ends. 
                                    Latest date the decision will be made to delay the Conference to 2021.
                                    Latest date for a full 100% refund for any reason without small fee.
July 18, 2020             Refunds charged a $35 administration fee.
July 24, 2020             Tuition due for all workshops. Positions held until July, 22, 2020.
August 17-23             2020 Fernie Writers Conference at Fernie Alpine Resort
October 16-18            Fall Mini-Conference with Rod McIntyre, Keith Liggett and TBA.
October 16-Nov. 7     Fernie Writer-in-Residence with Rod McIntyre

The Fernie Writers Conference is produced by Tamarack Workshop Society, a BC Non-Profit Society.

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Lodging

The Fernie Writers Conference partners with lodging companies at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort to provide reasonable cost lodging for participants. Please go directly to the companies for reservations. Mention you are will be attending a Fernie Writers Conference event. Their Conference rates are far below published rates in all other mediums.

Fernie Lodging Co.

Lizard Creek Lodge

Snow Creek Cabins @ Fernie Lodging Co.

Fernie Slopeside Lodge

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