Creative Writing Program

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Creative Writing faculty & alumnus finalists for Scotiabank Giller Prize

Three members of UBC’s Creative Writing program are one step closer to winning the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Two faculty and one alumnus made the shortlist of six finalists.

UBC represents at 2019 Vancouver Writers Festival

This year’s Vancouver Writers Festival features faculty members and alumni speaking on a variety of issues topical to writers today.

Creative Writing affiliates longlisted for Canada’s largest literary award

Four members of UBC’s Creative Writing program were longlisted for the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize: Michael Christie, MFA alumnus, for his novel Greenwood (McClelland & Stewart); Megan Gail Coles, MFA alumnus, for her novel Small

In the Media

MFA grad wins grant to make short film

Joelle Barron finalist for 2019 Dayne Ogilvie Prize

Ellie Sawatzky finalist for 2019 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award

Achievements

Creative Writing alumnus receives STORYHIVE grant for Indigenous-focused film

October 2, 2019

Creative Writing faculty & alumnus finalists for Scotiabank Giller Prize

September 30, 2019

Creative Writing affiliates longlisted for Canada’s largest literary award

September 4, 2019