The 2021 Elephant Mountain Literary Festival...in which things are going to be a little bit different
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One thing that is a constant in this changed world: writers keep writing, readers keep reading,
and Nelson B.C.’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival continues to celebrate both. This year’s expanded 10th Anniversary program is an exciting line-up of online, Covid-safe workshops and events.
Our schedule is still in development, so please check back.
Here are some of the highlights:
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An evening with
Shayna Jones and Pat Henman
An evening with
Rayya Liebich and Zaynab Mohammed
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Panel discussion: How to pitch publishers
Vici Johnstone, Caitlin Press
Andrew Steeves, Gaspereau Press
Matt Bowes, NeWest Press
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Craft talk on writing for kids with Richard Van Camp
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Blue Pencil critique sessions (presubmitted writing) with Jenna Butler
Blue Pencil critique sessions (presubmitted writing) with Anne DeGrace
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Poetry workshop with Carla Funk
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Playwriting workshop with Clem Martini
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Nature writing workshop with Jenna Butler
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Talk on the writing craft with Cheryl Foggo
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... and more to come.
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Upcoming Events
- Fri., Jul. 02Location is TBD
- Thu., Jul. 08Location is TBD
- Fri., Jul. 09Location is TBD