Unleash your creativity at our free pop-up art table in Homeroom Galleries while Champagne Weather performs unplugged. All materials provided, and all are welcome! NOTE: dry media only. When: Saturday, […]
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 […]
“When I met poet Langford Dixon in the 1970s, he opened my heart to the world of poetry and enchanted me with his wonderful speaking voice. Today, I am an […]
Writing in either first person or third person limited point of view allows authors to create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character. Both points of view offer direct access to the narrator’s inner thoughts, feelings, and biases, often resulting in a more intimate and subjective experience. Both perspectives require careful attention […]
📍 Newmarket Public Library–Multipurpose Room 📅 Sunday, April 26 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 🎟 Free Admission Join us for an afternoon featuring two events. Attend one or stay for both! ✨ 2:00 PM: Author […]
Patricia Keeney will be reading at Richvale Library in Richmond Hill as part of “Readings at Richvale” on April 28, 5:30-7:30. In February, she presented “A Writer’s Journey” at the Richmond Hill […]
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 […]
The Writer-in-Residence program at Vaughan Public Libraries supports aspiring writers through guidance, mentorship, and practical learning opportunities that strengthen skills and build confidence. In May and June 2026, VPL welcomes award-winning author and professional writing coach Deborah Kerbel as Writer-in-Residence. Deborah will offer one-on-one consultations, manuscript critiques, workshops, and drop-in Q&A sessions for writers at all levels. […]
In this hands-on workshop, fiction writers will discover practical strategies to revise and refine their work with confidence. We’ll break the editing process into manageable stages, guiding you to identify what’s working, what needs tightening, and what may require a full rewrite. You’ll also learn to spot common pitfalls such as echo words, weak dialogue, and information dumps, as well as techniques to trim wordiness and polish your prose. This session is designed to help writers take control of the editing process before seeking outside feedback. It is perfect for writers at all levels who want to craft cleaner, more compelling drafts. Bring a scene or short excerpt of your writing for hands-on practice.
A quarterly meetup between artists and poets in the Aurora Cultural Centre’s galleries in Aurora Town Square. Participants are invited to create spontaneous written and visual responses to the artworks on display within our current exhibitions. Each gathering begins with 1.5 hours of viewing, social, and creation time, followed by a 30-minute sharing session with […]