The PEI Writing Awards: Community Conversation

The PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting the PEI Writing Awards: Community Conversation in the Rotary Auditorium at the Charlottetown Library on June 13 from 1–4 pm. All are invited to attend this free, all-ages community event.

Island writing legends and emerging writers will discuss the history and founding of the Island Literary Awards and reflect on the needs of a new and diverse generation of Island writers.Preliminary findings from the PEIWG writing awards community survey and engagement process will be shared and next steps in a revitalized awards program for Island writers will be outlined. 

Speakers include Richard Lemm, Jane Ledwell, Laurie Brinklow, Deidre Kessler, Jo Godden and more.

The event is designed for Island writers of all levels, as well as other creatives, community members, supporters, or anyone who is curious about writing on PEI and the new PEI writing awards program.