7 Stories
7 Stories is a writing competition inspired by art. Each year, seven artworks are selected from the Gallery’s collection. Writers are invited to spend time with these pieces — to […]

7 Stories is a writing competition inspired by art. Each year, seven artworks are selected from the Gallery’s collection. Writers are invited to spend time with these pieces — to […]
This February, Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) invites writers everywhere to take part in Write Around the World, a month of online, donation-based writing workshops led by AWA-certified facilitators from […]
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 […]
This presentation on consignment sales at Indigo will be of interest to anyone who would like to sell their published books through Indigo or host an author table at a […]
The 2026 WIBAs ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! Since 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. WHAT’S NEW: Now open internationally, to any self-published author writing in […]
Hello writers! (If you write, you are a writer) Happy New Year. We are excited to invite you to join us for some writing sessions on Zoom over the winter. […]
What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference? Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much? Explore these important […]
No matter what genre of fiction you write, even creative non-fiction & memoir, the goal is to keep your reader turning the page. How do we do that? By adding intrigue, tension, and raising the stakes for your main character. This practical workshop will analyze a variety of written scenarios for participants to work on […]
Timeless Tales is an annual all-ages writing contest presented by Arts Society King and the King Heritage & Cultural Centre. Submissions are welcome from writers living in York, Simcoe, and Peel regions. There is no entry fee. For 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/