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2023 WordSpring Festival

  • 2 Jun 2023
  • 2:00 PM
  • 4 Jun 2023
  • 12:00 PM
  • Saint John Central Library & Chateau Saint John

Registration

  • Hear James Mullinger's keynote address to participants of WFNB's WordSpring on Saturday morning June 3 at the Saint John Central Library.
  • Consider becoming a WFNB member so you can enjoy reduced WordSpring rates and many other benefits. Click the 'Join us' link in the menu above.
  • Weekend registration includes Friday afternoon open mic and book launch readings; Friday evening Writing Competition Awards and Reception; Saturday workshops and readings; Sunday morning workshops and a wrap-up lunch.
  • Weekend registration includes Friday afternoon open mic and book launch readings; Friday evening Writing Competition Awards and Reception; Saturday workshops and readings; Sunday morning workshops and a wrap-up lunch.

Registration is closed

IMPORTANT: You must register and pay for this event by June 1. If you are also booking Friday events (book launch, open mic and book table), as well as Saturday's Blue Pencil café -- you must register by May 27.

We can hardly believe almost a year has passed since our successful WordSpring event at St. Thomas University in 2022. This year, we are in Saint John, hosted by the wonderful staff at the Saint John Central Library, and Chateau Saint John.

The NB Book Awards--which is free and open to the public-- will be held on Saturday evening at Lily Lake Pavilion (at the entrance to Rockwood Park) and emceed by Julia Wright of CBC.

We have a great lineup of workshops and an afternoon of readings for you to enjoy, including our fabulous keynote speaker James Mullinger. Register soon! WordSpring 2023 is only a couple of months away.

Accommodations 

A block of 20 double rooms is currently reserved for WFNB registrants of WordSpring 2023 at Chateau Saint John, at the group rate of $139.00 plus tax per night. (Group name is Writers' Federation of NB.) If you would like a room, please contact them before MAY 2, 2023. The rooms will be released after that date.

Château Saint John, Hotels & Suites

369 Rockland Road

Saint John, NB   E2K 3W3

Tel:(506) 644-4444

Fax:(506) 644-4445

www.chateausaintjohn.ca

conference@chateausaintjohn.ca

Program

Friday June 2, 2023 - Saint John Central Library

2:00 - 5:00 pm

-Dinner on your own-

6:30 - 7:00 pm

  • Welcome from WFNB President
  • First Nation Opening Ceremony – Roche Sappier

7:00 - 9:00 pm

  • Writing Competition Awards and Reception (appetizers and cash bar); co-hosted by Susan White and Martha Vowles

Saturday June 3, 2023 - Saint John Central Library

9:00 am

  • Registration

9:30 - 10:15 am

10:15 -10:30 am

  • Break

10:30 am -12:30 pm - Workshop Options

12:30 pm - Lunch on your own

Saturday afternoon Readings: Main Floor of the central library

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Participating Authors:

2:00-2:40 pm

  • David Adams Richards/Margo Wheaton, launching their new book of poetry (15 minutes each plus Q & A)

2:45-3:10 pm

  • Michael Pacey, reading from his book of poetry, published in 2022
    (
    15 minutes plus Q & A)

3:15 pm

  • Break - Book purchase, bathroom, etc. (Psst...There will be cake!)

3:30-4:30 pm

3:30-3:55 pm

  • Chuck Bowie (15 minutes plus Q & A)

4:00-4:25 pm

  • Sarah Murphy (15 minutes plus Q & A)

Chapters/Indigo will be on hand to offer books for purchase from participating authors.

4:30 pm - Dinner on your own

6:00 - 7:00 pm

  • NB Book Awards Reception, Lily Lake Pavilion (at the entrance to Rockwood Park) Saint John

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • NB Book Awards Ceremony, Lily Lake Pavilion, Saint John

Sunday June 5, 2022 - Chateau Saint John

9:30 am - 11:30 am - Workshop

Checklist for Members

Make sure you didn't forget to register for anything with limited space!

WFNB gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture; and the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. #ArtsCultureNB


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