Event Photos: Vancouver Writes writing workshop
The Vancouver Writes writing workshop, sponsored by the Vancouver International Writers Festival, took place on Feb. 23 and featured teams of aspiring writers, coached by mentors, competing in an event in which they had 30 minutes to collectively write short pieces of prose or poetry. Photos by Chris Cameron.

Aletha Humphreys, new general manager of the Vancouver International Writers Festival, and author Caroline Adderson hold up an Olympic-style score.

Anne Giardini leads her writing team through a session.

Bill Richardson shows a participant that the art of good writing is a lot like a roadside sobriety test.

Brad Cran and Stephen Osborne share a vision, or are possibly plotting sabotage.

C.C. Humphreys coaches some aspiring writers in the heat of the competition.

Nancy Lee and Miranda Pearson share some cheer.

Steven Galloway and Reema Faris suggest that one contestant is a little pitchy on the chorus (dawg).















