Write your beginning.

Paper Covers Rock celebrates writers, readers, artists, creators, and storytelling in all its forms with an annual festival on Salt Spring Island, BC.

Returning 2024

Agenda

Friday, September 22

Darrel McLeod Book Signing
Celebrate the release of A Season in Chezgh’un.
3pm, Salt Spring Books
Free!

End of Summer Picnic
Join us for complimentary wine, snacks, and enjoy great music and conversation. Open to all - bring your kids, bring your friends, and enjoy the beautiful artwork in the gallery. (Note: this event has replaced the Storytellers’ Dinner)
5-7pm, Salty Pear Gallery
Free!

Saturday, September 23

Jen Currin: The Music of Poetry
Explore words and sounds with poet Jen Currin (Trinity Street) in this fun and interactive workshop.
9-11am, Salty Pear Gallery

DL Acken: Book Proposal Playbook
Learn the ins and outs of crafting a book proposal from award-winning food photographer and cookbook author DL Acken (Cedar+Salt), and workshop your own ideas.
11am-1pm, Salty Pear Gallery

Darrel McLeod: Memoir vs Fiction with Literary Legends
Explore memoir and fiction, with writing activities to enhance your narrative prowess in both genres.
1-3pm, Salty Pear Gallery

Anna O'Keeffe: Mapping Your Publishing Path
Learn all the stages of a book project, from concept to release, from the publisher of Douglas & McIntyre.
3-5pm, Salty Pear Gallery

Darrel McLeod: Reading and Q&A
Darrel will read from his new book, A Season in Chezgh’un, with a Q&A discussion moderated by Anna O'Keeffe.
5-6pm, Salty Pear Gallery

Sunday, September 23

Carlie Blume: The Sensual Path
A lakeside walk will be used to access creativity in this poetry workshop with poet Carlie Blume (Gigglepuss).
10am-12pm, The Cottages on Salt Spring

Blue Pencil Sessions
One-on-one manuscript reviews with Anna O'Keeffe, head publisher at Douglas & McIntyre. Limited 30-min sessions.
12-2pm, Salty Pear Gallery

Thank you to our 2023 festival partners!


 
 
 
 

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