The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) held their annual WordSpring writing festival at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel in Historic downtown Chatham last weekend, May 27-29. Writers from all over the province enjoyed a weekend filled with workshops, readings, book launches, awards, musical entertainment, and more. Continue Reading
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WFNB Presents Memoir Writing Workshop with Sandra Phinney in Saint John
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) is sponsoring a memoir writing workshop by popular workshop leader, author and freelance writer Sandra Phinney. Entitled Making Memories Work For You, the workshop will be held on Saturday, April 2nd from 10 am to 5 pm at the West Branch of the Saint John Free Public Library… Continue Reading
Moncton Author Wins Far Horizons Award
Congratulations to Kerry-Lee Powell of Moncton, NB on winning The Malahat Review’s 2013 Far Horizons Award for Short Fiction! Her story, “Palace of the Brine” was chosen by judge, Alissa York. Powell’s story will appear in their Fall, 2013 issue (#184). She was also awarded a $1000 CAD prize. Of Powell’s story, York says: “‘Palace… Continue Reading
Debra Komar Appearances in Moncton Area this Week
Writer and forensic anthropologist Debra Komar is in the Moncton area this week talking about her new book The Ballad of Jacob Peck, a tale of historic true crime about an infamous murder that took place in the Shediac area in 1805, recently published by Goose Lane Editions. Debra will appear at: Shediac Public Library, Thursday… Continue Reading
WFNB Invites Writers to Enter 2013 Literary Competition
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to promote your writing, resolve to enter the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick’s 2013 Literary Competition. The pieces you pen may earn you a bit of fame and fortune with over $2,000 in cash prizes to be awarded to top submissions of poetry and prose. Plus, the… Continue Reading
Frye Festival Announces Silver Sponsor, TELUS, & New Online Component
The Frye Festival is thrilled to announce TELUS as a new Frye Festival sponsor for an innovative project that will enrich the Festival’s existing Young Writers Program. As part of its Community Boards funding efforts, TELUS is working with the Festival to present Beyond the Fridge, an online extension of Imagination at Work, which provides… Continue Reading
Award Winning Authors & Singer headline WordsFall in Woodstock
Award winning authors, a rising New Brunswick music star and a former Penguin Books publisher will headline Words Fall in Woodstock, October 19 and 20, 2012. WordsFall is a semi-annual presentation of the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) and features a full line-up of learning, networking and entertaining events. The gathering will lead off… Continue Reading
Countdown to Culture Days: Biff Mitchell’s Scary Night Time Horror Writing Workshop in Fredericton
On Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 8:30 until 10pm join Biff Mitchell in Fredericton for a Scary Night Time Horror Writing Workshop in celebration of Culture Days. A spine-chilling adventure into the art of writing scary stories that make your readers afraid to look under the bed, participants will look at how to build suspense, make… Continue Reading
Countdown to Culture Days: Free Online Publishing Workshop in Miramichi
In celebration of Culture Days, for the first time ever Bread ‘n Molasses magazine will open its doors to the public and invite them inside to get a rare glimpse behind the scenes into the world of online publishing. On Saturday September 29th from 9am to 4pm join Bread ‘n Molasses magazine editor, Kellie Underhill… Continue Reading
WFNB Elects New Board & Names Regional Reps
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick (WFNB) recently elected its new board of directors for 2012-13. Rayanne Brennan, Moncton, was re-elected president of the 300-member organization. She is joined on the executive by Ian LeTourneau, Fredericton, who remains as secretary and Kate Merlin, Riverview, who is staying on as treasurer. Nancy Bauer, Fredericton, will continue… Continue Reading
