• Readings at Richvale with Patricia Keeney

    Richvale Library 40 Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Readings at Richvale presents Four Authors for National Poetry Month

    Richvale Library 40 Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Vaughan Public Libraries’ Writer-in-Residence Program

    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. […]

  • Write, Revise, Repeat: A Fiction Writer’s Self-Editing Toolbox

    Taylor’s Funeral Home 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

    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.

  • Artist-Poet Gatherings (All Ages)

    Aurora Cultural Centre 50 Victoria Street, Aurora, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Write On 2026

    Virtual Event Online

    Writers of all stripes—fiction, nonfiction, memoir—this one’s for you! Write On 2026 is a free online series hosted by Book Coaches Canada, with sessions designed to help you plan, draft, revise and publish like a pro, with zero stress and max creativity. With lessons from over a dozen experts in all things writing and publishing, […]

  • Writer’s Oasis

    Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design 297 College Drive, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada

    Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal Indulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, among lovely lakes, rocks, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration […]

    $494.01
  • Write • Revise • Repeat: A Self-Editing Toolkit at EFACON 2026

    Virtual Event Online

    Even experienced editors struggle to edit their own work. Our expertise does not eliminate our brain’s tendency to “autocorrect” errors or eliminate cognitive bias when we are too close to the prose. This session takes a look at why it’s difficult to edit your own work and offers practical strategies for editing your manuscript with […]

  • Blueprint for a Book Workshop

    Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design 297 College Drive, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada

    Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal Indulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, among lovely lakes, rocks, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration […]

    $154.18
  • Writing Memoirs

    Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design 297 College Drive, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada

    Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal Indulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, among lovely lakes, rocks, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration […]

    $494.01