If you write (or dream of writing), membership offers you more than a name on a list—you get access to a community, resources, and opportunities tailored to your journey. With over 1,800 members across genres, skill levels, and regions, the Federation of BC Writers helps writers connect, grow, and be seen.

Your dues are invested back into our community: they support staff, presenters, workshops, and subsidized programming.

Learn

(Develop your craft, gain fresh perspectives, and stay current.)

Writing Intensives – 5 Day online events dedicated to specific topics in writing.

Sunday Webinars & Sunday Events – Accessible, bite-sized learning opportunities to sharpen skills or spark new ideas.

Contest Bank – A curated, regularly updated listing of writing contests and opportunities just for members.

WordWorks Magazine – A full-colour magazine published three times a year, packed with essays, craft articles, interviews, and member news.

Book Club for Writers – A dedicated discussion space for books on the craft of writing, connecting reading with reflection and community.

Write

(Support your writing life, practice, and visibility.)

Writing Circles – Peer groups focused by genre, interest, or stage of writing. These are free for members and meet regularly online.

Writing Sprints – Regular, facilitated writing sessions designed to help you focus, find accountability, and build momentum in your projects.

Fall & Summer Writing Challenge – Seasonal challenges that provide structure, community encouragement, and milestone check-ins to keep you on track.

Submission & Exposure Opportunities – Through WordWorks, Launched, regional reading series, contests, and more, you’ll find chances to publish, be featured, or gain recognition.

Tax/CRA Recognition – Membership in an arts organization helps establish your credibility as a practicing artist, which can be relevant in tax and grant applications.

Connect

(Meet people, build relationships, and expand your network.)

Writers’ Socials – Monthly member-only Zoom gatherings where you can chat craft, swap resources, and meet new writers.

Online Community & Peer Support – Our membership network spans the province, and your profile is hosted on the FBCW site so others can find and connect with you.

Exclusive Invitations & Member Discounts – Members get priority or discounted access to ticketed events, readings, and conferences.

Regional Spotlight / Reading Series – We host reading events across BC that showcase writers from different regions and genres.

Fireside Chats / Author Conversations – Informal online sessions where established writers share their journeys, the challenges, and the craft.

Round Up Blog – Weekly blog about events for writers across the province.

WriteON Newsletter  – all the latest news form the federation about events, updates, programs, and more.

Sense of Belonging & Creative Momentum – Many members comment on how membership gives them accountability, encouragement, and connection—turning what is often a solitary practice into a shared journey.

I find it incredibly comforting to belong to a cavalcade of BC Writers, each of us creating our art, wrangling words, shaping and sharing our respective imaginings.

Bill Engleson

Author, Denman Island