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SUMMARY:Whistler Independent Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 WIBAs ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! \nSince 2016\, the Whistler Independent Book Awards have proudly recognized excellence in Canadian self-publishing. To mark the beginning of our second decade\, the WIBAs have some exciting new features to make the awards even more inclusive. \nWHAT’S NEW: \n\nNow open internationally\, to any self-published author writing in English\nNew Poetry category (in addition to Fiction\, Non-Fiction\, and Children’s)\nSignificantly reduced entry fee and discounted fee for additional entries\nPublished longlist in each category\, to give public recognition to a greater number of authors\n\nWHAT’S THE SAME: \n\nHigh standards: All submissions will continue to be evaluated on specified criteria tailored to each category\nIndependent jurors: The Whistler Writing Society and named Judges\, widely respected in their genres\nFestival integration: Finalists in each category are invited to attend the Whistler Writers Festival and are included in several festival events; the winners are announced at the festival’s headline event; opportunity to sell books.\n\nFor full competition details and terms\, and to submit your self-published book\, please visit our website: www.independentbookawards.ca \nEntries for the 2026 awards are open from March 1 to April 30\, 2026. \nGood luck\, everyone!
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SUMMARY:Ekphrastic: Stouffville Writing Contest
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Inklings Adult Writing Group":MAILTO:inklingswritingcontest@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Timeless Tales VI: The Cradle\, The Altar\, and The Grave
DESCRIPTION:Timeless Tales is an annual all-ages writing contest presented by Arts Society King and the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. \nSubmissions are welcome from writers living in York\, Simcoe\, and Peel regions. There is no entry fee. \nFor complete details\, rules\, registration forms and contact information\, please go to https://artssocietyking.ca/events/timeless-tales-vi-the-cradle-the-altar-and-the-grave/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Society King":MAILTO:info@artssocietyking.ca
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SUMMARY:Writing on the Topic of Death
DESCRIPTION:We will write a few short pieces from our unique perspectives using prompts that resonate with us. We will reflect on our feelings\, memories and experiences. Please note that these are not counselling or support group sessions\, although you may find support in sharing with the group. These are intended to be on-camera sessions so that that we can engage while sharing our stories.  All participants will make a commitment to keeping confidential anything we hear during the session in order to create a safe space. We will treat each piece of writing as fiction. We encourage you to share some of your writing with the group\, but you always have the option of passing.  We will hear our various perspectives with compassion and without fear of judgment. \nLois Hayes \nLois has been a writing group member and facilitator using the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) method for almost twenty years.  She is passionate about facilitating workshops using the AWA method for individuals as well as groups\, including seniors\, adoption-focused\, and women’s retreats.  As a hospice volunteer\, she facilitates four Death Cafes a year and provides workshops for hospice clients\, volunteers and staff\, focusing on grief and bereavement\, caregivers\, and legacy writing.  Lois was adopted at ten days old and reunited with her birth family as an adult.  She has been involved with her local Parent Finders Search & Support Group for the past 30 years. \nAllison Hannah \nAllison Hannah is a certified Amherst Writers and Artists (A.W.A.) Facilitator who retired in 2024 from a career in the world of foster care and adoption. Writing to prompts with others helps her to mine for stories. She recently published a memoir\, With and Without You: Finding my Mom on the Page. She sees that time spent writing is never wasted and enjoys introducing others to all that can be derived from finding their voices using the A.W.A. writing method. She is a member of the Writers’ Community of York Region. \nSession length: 2 hours with one short break. \n Cost: $20 Canadian for one session. $15 for each additional session in the winter series. \n To register and pay for the session(s) via e-transfer: email allisonhannah073@gmail.com \nCredit cards are not accepted at this time. If the price is a barrier to your participation\, please contact the organizers to discuss. \nNote that there is a maximum of 9 participants per session due to the interactive nature of the session. First come\, first served. We will start a waiting list if needed. \nFor Information about Amherst Writers and Artists: www.amherstwriters.org
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