A Monthly General Meeting is held at the Bayside Bistro in Courtenay on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. It typically includes a short business section, a member interview, a guest speaker, time to socialize, and an Open Mic. Guests are welcome.

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The North Island Writing Conference, held every January, offers writing workshops from well-known authors across Vancouver Island. 

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The monthly newsletter includes member news and successes, the small writing groups schedule, literary events, contests, and publishing opportunities. 

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Small Writing Groups offer support and constructive criticism to members. Most take place once a month at members’ homes. We also have several silent writing groups, where writers come together to write in friendly silence at a scheduled time each week. They are held at a local café or on Zoom. Visit our Small Writing Groups page to learn more.

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 The Beta Reading Program provides feedback on a manuscript from a ‘typical reader’ and is free for members. This program will start up again in October 2026.

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Beyond the Page in the Comox Valley is a podcast featuring interviews with authors and others in writing and publishing.