Inkwell Literary Festival’s Annual Short Story Contest
The Inkwell Literary Festival Short Story Contest is FREE and open to all aspiring writers aged 14–24, as well as 25+, in Ontario Eligibility & Requirements Stories must be written […]
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FanExpo Canada 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe WCYR and WCDR are participating in Fan Expo Canada 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This enormous multi-day fandom conference spans both North and South buildings for an […]
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WCYR’s 2026 Past, Present, and Future Writing Contest Anthology
Submit your reflections on time: what carries forward from the past, what we are living in the present, or what future might lie ahead. Entry submission opens 20 September 2026. […]
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Creative Writing Sessions: Intro to Creative Writing: “Courting the Muse” with Carol Teal
Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St, Aurora, Ontario, CanadaWhether you are an experienced writer or just starting this workshop creates an atmosphere of exploration and validation in bringing your words to the page. A writer is someone who […]
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Fall n’ Love on Main
Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for the first-ever Romance Festival to celebrate Fall on Main Street, featuring local author talks, an open mic night, arts and crafts, and 2SLGBTQ+ speed-dating. Experience a romantic […]
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Break-ups and Glow-ups: An Open Mic Night
Old Flame Brewery Co. 140 Main St. South, Newmarket, ON, CanadaWhether you have a story to tell about how love or heartbreak has impacted your life or want to sit back with a toasty drink and listen to the tales […]
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Love Letters: Writing Workshop
Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaFrom secret admirers and stolen moments to declarations of undying devotion, love letters have been making hearts flutter for centuries. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll take a look at the […]
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“Video Game Writing Portfolio” with Kim Sparks
Virtual Event OnlineThis eight-week workshop will help you develop your video game writing portfolio. You will write elements for your portfolio, including: a brief scene in script format, character bio, lore entry, object description, and barks/NPC dialogue. At the end of the course, you will have a one-on-one meeting with Kim to discuss your portfolio and next […]
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What You Want to Write vs. What Sells: How to Find the Sweet Spot
Taylor’s Funeral Home 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaThis workshop looks at the practical overlap between creative passion and market reality. Many writers start with a story they love, then only begin thinking about genre, audience, comparable titles, cover expectations, pricing, newsletters, and promotion after the book is finished. But those choices can affect whether a book finds an agent, a publisher, or […]
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Local Authors Market
Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch 90 Wexford Dr., Keswick, Ontario, CanadaThe Keswick Branch of Georgina Public Library is having a Local Authors Market on Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Save the date for our Local Authors Market! Authors can reserve a booth to connect with local readers and sell copies of their books. Keep an eye on our website and […]