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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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CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
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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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LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
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SUMMARY:Readings at Richvale with Patricia Keeney
DESCRIPTION:Patricia Keeney will be reading at Richvale Library in Richmond Hill as part of “Readings at Richvale” on April 28\, 5:30-7:30.\n\nIn February\, she presented “A Writer’s Journey” at the Richmond Hill Library and also participated in “Where Words Defeat Bullets\,” a poetry reading in solidarity with the Iranian resistance sponsored by Asemana books. The event was recorded and poems will be published in Asemana’s forthcoming anthology.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/readings-at-richvale-with-patricia-keeney/
LOCATION:Richvale Library\, 40 Pearson Avenue\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4C 6T7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Readings at Richvale presents Four Authors for National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Readings at Richvale presents Four Authors for National Poetry Month\, taking place on Tuesday\, April 28th\, 5:30-7:30pm in the Auditorium of the Richvale Library in Richmond Hill. The Richvale Library is located at 40 Pearson Avenue. \nThe event will feature readings from: \n\nBeverley Ellenbogen\nPatricia Keeney\nCarol Lipsyzc\nDaniel Scarcello\n\nIt will also include an Open Mic that will feature emerging poets. This is the fourth event in a series of readings planned for once a season\, primarily featuring writers from York Region. \nThis event was organized by Clara Blackwood\, Domenico Capilongo\, Mark McAlister\, and Elana Wolff. Mark McAlister\, and Domenico Capilongo\, who will serve as emcees. \nAdmission is free. \nThe doors will open at 5:30\, and the readings will start at 5:45.
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LOCATION:Richvale Library\, 40 Pearson Avenue\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4C 6T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:National Poetry Month,Open Mic,Poetry,Readings
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