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Coffee Shop Author is a writing contest for authors wishing to hone their craft and enjoy writing at the same time. Authors register with Coffee Shop Author and secure the endorsement of their favourite coffee shop. They then pledge to write the bulk of a novel, short story collection, poetry collection or a work of creative non-fiction at the coffee shop between November 2009 and April 2010.

Through the Coffee Shop Author website, blog space, and interactive map, participants will have the opportunity to become part of a nation-wide network of writers.

Registration for Coffee Shop Author runs until March 15th 2010. Manuscripts must be submitted by April 30th 2010. Included for the fee of $30.00 is registration in the contest, a vinyl Coffee Shop Author sticker for your mug, bike or car and blog space to share your experiences with fellow writers and the world.

Submissions must be postmarked by April 30th and will be judged by staff from Oolichan Books and representatives of the Fernie Writers Conference.

The author of the winning submission receives a trip for two to Fernie, British Columbia, and one full tuition in the 2010 Fernie Writers Conference program of their choice, giving them the opportunity to further refine their work with the support of the Fernie Writers Conference instructors.

1st Prize
Trip for two to Fernie – Airfare* and Car Rental

One Registration in the Fernie Writers Conference
One week's accommodation with Fernie Getaways

A chance to have your work published by Oolichan Books.

2nd Prize
Weekend for two at Island Lake Lodge, Fernie, B.C.

3rd Prize
Engraved Apple iPod touch