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2020
​Kamloops WRITE-A-THON

A huge thank you to all our prize donors, participants, and organizing committee!

We did it!

Words Written: 35,800
Money Raised: $2,904
Writers participating: 27

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One of our main goals as a society is to help build a sense of community among writers and that need has never been more apparent. Writing is by definition a solitary activity, and with social distancing, quarantines, and self-isolations 2020 has drastically increased the feelings of isolation and loneliness many of us face regularly. What started last year as a great way to have fun while writing, this year’s Write-a-Thon was a balm to the solitary soul. With 27 writers, 12 special guests, and 8 hours of writing, collaboration, and fun, we met all our goals and we hope you did too.

We planned the Write-a-Thon with four objectives, and are happy to say that we surpassed our own expectations in each area:
  • To raise money to help KSWA and Raise a Reader / Literacy in Kamloops
  • To raise public awareness of the KSWA and of writing
  • To build a sense of community among writers
  • To have fun
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Thank you to those who were able to participate in our group activities, which included:
  • Acrophobia
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Collaborative Poetry
  • Brainstorming Session
  • Group Photo
  • Open Mic

Lastly we would like to thank our prize donors: Callisto Crate, DopeyArt Designs, Writerly Kits, and Lindsay Curry, and our organizing committee, who is also the KSWA Board: Catherine Schmidt, Chuck Harris, Dennis Staginnus, Janet Whitehead, JP Baker, Justene Dion-Glowa, & Lindsay Curry.
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  • About KSWA
  • Upcoming Events
  • Write-a-Thon
    • Write-a-Thon Activities
  • Words Alive Kamloops
  • Previous Events
  • Contact
  • Media
  • Community Conversation