Writing Groups

The Powell River Public Library is happy to provide writing groups for a variety of ages and experience levels.

Poetry Circle

A shared creative space with Amira Abouelalla for poetry, for listening, connecting, and being inspired. See the calendar listing for details or contact Mel at edgar@prpl.ca for more information.

Memoir Writing Groups

More than 100 people have participated in a seven-week Memoir Writing course and many of them continue to meet monthly through the Library’s Monthly Memoir Writing programs. These initiatives have also resulted in published memoir anthologies. With the Library’s help these local writers can share stories with their children, grandchildren, friends and fans, who learn things about them that they never would have known otherwise. Plus, more and more research is confirming the many benefits derived from memoir writing including increased social and emotional well-being!

Are you a writer with questions? Or looking for resources? Email Mark Merlino at mmerlino@prpl.ca or visit the Powell River Public Library’s Facebook page for Memoir Writers.

Write On

Get creative and cultivate your writing in a fun and informal group meeting online. Explore nonfiction, fiction or poetry. Writers will receive a writing prompt and will write for 20 minutes followed by discussion and time to share writing. Fridays from 2-3:00 pm. Visit the events listing for details and registration or email Mel at edgar@prpl.ca.

Young Writers’ Group

Writers aged 10 and up are invited to interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group!  Talk writing and genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft.

See the calendar listing for details or contact Mel at edgar@prpl.ca for more information.