Whistler Writers Festival 2019
The annual Whistler Writers Festival is returning this October for its 18th year celebrating the art of storytelling and literature. Located in the beautiful Coast Mountains, Whistler Writers Festival entertains bookworms from around the globe with literary activities, readings, seminars, workshop sessions, and much more.
What is the Whistler Writers Festival?
The Whistler Writers Festival is an annual event put on by the Whistler Writing Society.
Started in 2001, the Whistler Writing Society has focused on providing a forum for local writers to develop their craft within the community, as well as promoting and sponsoring the literary arts and events, including the Whistler Writers Festival.
Now entering its 18th annual celebration, The Whistler Writers Festival provides attendees with an intimate setting to learn and develop their craft through discussion and thoughtful debate.
Perfect for all ages, the festival features activities and events for kids, youths, and adults. Most events at the four-day festival have been developed to encourage conversation in a healthy and thoughtful environment. You have the opportunity to meet and talk with authors, attend masterclass workshops, pitch book ideas to professionals, and much more during the festival.
Continuing on with these ideals, this year the theme of the festival is ‘Discourse’.
When is the Whistler Writers Festival?
The festival takes place over four days from October 17th - 20th, 2019. You can check out the full Whistler Writers Festival schedule on the official website.
Where is the Whistler Writers Festival?
Venues throughout Whistler including the Audain Art Museum, Maury Young Arts Centre, and the Whistler Public Library.
How do I get tickets to the Whistler Writers Festival?
You can buy individual tickets for specific reading events and workshops. However, if you’re planning on attending more than one workshop or event grab yourself a Reading Pass or Festival Pass for access to all the events taking place.
Whistler Writers Festival 2019 Author Lineup
The Whistler Writing Society has announced the Whistler Writers Festival 2019 festival author lineup. This years festival program is designed to engage writers and readers alike with a selection of outstanding and diverse authors. The attending authors include some of the best emerging and internationally-known Canadian authors.
“We have an incredibly diverse slate of authors this year – from myriad backgrounds – many of whom are acclaimed award-winners, international bestsellers, investigative journalists, global activists, leading Indigenous writers, Order of Canada recipients and renowned poets. We are looking forward to another fantastic festival of literary discussion and readings in the mountains.”
– Stella Harvey, Artistic Director of the Whistler Writers Festival.
WWF 2019 Featured Authors:
- Cherie Dimaline
- Andrew Pyper
- Lorna Crozier
- Michael Crummey
- Deborah Ellis
- Eve Joseph
- Richard Van Camp
- Jim Brown
- Omar El Akkad,
- Emma Donoghue
- Maude Barlow
- Shilpi Somaya Gowda
- Harold R. Johnson
And so much more... This year the festival has over 70 authors, publishers, and guest presenters attending.
Whistler Writers Festival 2019 Reading List
Each guest author will be presenting their books and ideas for discourse over the 4 days of the festival. So now is your chance to get ahead of the class by checking out the 2019 Festival Reading List! You can find all these books at Armchair Books in Whistler!
