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 The Writer's Studio
 

Notices

Upcoming Notices

  • April 8, 2010
    Guest Reading date change
    Location:
    Time: 07:00 PM
    The guest reader for Rachel Rose will be reading on April 8th instead of April 21st.

Past Notices

  • September 24, 2009
    emerge 2009 Sneak Preview Reading
    Location: Rhizome Cafe
    Time: 07:00 PM
    Come hear the writers of the Writer's Studio 2009 student anthology emerge at a sneak preview of the publication's formal launch in October. Twenty one voices of fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry.
  • June 17, 2009
    TWS Salon - Poetry
    Location: HC 2065 Alumni Centre
    Time: 07:00 PM
    June 17, 2009 7 - 9 pm room: HC 2065 If you write, or are interested in writing in the poetry and lyric prose genres, join with other TWS students for an evening with Rachel Rose.
  • June 11, 2009
    TWS Salon - Fiction
    Location: HC 2065 Alumni Centre
    Time: 07:00 PM
    June 11, 2009 7 - 9 pm room: HC 2065 If you write, or are interested in writing in the fiction genre, join with other TWS students for an evening with Anne Stone.
  • June 9, 2009
    TWS Salon - Non-Fiction with Wayde Compton
    Location: HC 2065 Alumni Centre
    Time: 07:00 PM
    June 9, 2009 7 - 9 pm room: HC 2065 If you write, or are interested in writing in the non-fiction and narrative genres, join with other TWS students for an evening with Wayde Compton.
  • December 1, 2008
    TWS 2010 Reading Series Host Application Due
    Location:
    Time:
    December 1st is the submission deadline for TWS 2010 Reading Series Host applicants. SHORT JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TWS READING HOST 1. Must be EXTREMELY ORGANIZED 2. Must be computer savvy and able to understand and/or learn a small amount of web skills 3. Must have time to spend on TWS Reading Series stuff every week all year long 4. Must be comfortable acting as spokesperson for TWS Reading Series with Betsy and others at SFU/TWS, Blenz and Rhizome owners, PR people, guest writers, local writers, and press 5. Should be in Vancouver most of the time (ie, if you travel a lot, this is likely not a suitable position for you) If you are interested in being TWS Reading Series Host, please submit a short summary explaining why you would like to be TWS Reading Series Host as well as what related experience you may have that you could bring to the host position. Please email Jane Mellor about your interest in the position (and related experience) by DECEMBER 1st. The host position is only open to TWS writers.
  • October 31, 2008
    Deadline for TWS Adjunct Writer Applications
    Location:
    Time: 07:00 AM
    TWS writers over the years have increasingly said that they wished TWS was a two-year program. We are pleased to announce the continuation of our new Adjunct Writer position in TWS 2009.
  • October 27, 2008
    Applications Due!
    Location:
    Time: 07:00 AM
    Applications for the 2009 Writer’s Studio at SFU are due on October 27, 2008. Information on how to apply is available on the Writing and Publishing Program at SFU’s website.
  • October 3, 2008
    TWS 2009 Information Session
    Location: SFU Harbour Centre
    Time: 01:30 AM
    Attend out TWS 2009 Information Session on October 2nd, 6:30-8pm at Harbour Centre. Whether you intend to apply for 2009 or 2010, this Information Session is invaluable.