• Writing Memoirs at Fleming College with Carol Teal

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

    We all have stories to tell about interesting slices of our lives. Join me at Haliburton School for the Arts for a week of Memoir Writing. May 26-30 in beautiful […]

  • Inkwell Literary Festival Short Story Contest

    The Inkwell Literary Festival Short Story Contest is FREE and open to all aspiring writers aged 14+ in Ontario. You can download a list of contest rules, awards, and specifics […]

  • Writing and Publishing Your Dream with Mit Gopaul

    Richmond Hill Public Library 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

    Calling all York Region writers! Join us for monthly Writing Workshops presented by local writers from WCYR (Writers’ Community of York Region). April’s workshop will be presented bby Mit Gopaul, […]

  • Busting Editing Myths

    Virtual Event Online

    Have you ever wondered what an editor does, or why you might need your book edited before submitting to an agent or publisher? What about self-publishing? Anyone can do it, […]

  • Book Signing with Bruce A Hanson

    Chapters Newmarket 17440 Yonge Street, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

    Award-winning, local author Bruce A Hanson will be at Chapters Newmarket on Saturday April 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a book signing event. Drop by, chat and […]

  • National Poetry Month

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

    Come out to the Richvale Library on 22 April 2025 to celebrate National Poetry Month. Four York Region poets will be reading on the theme of “the canopy of family.”

  • York Writers’ Conference

    Optimist Youth Club 55 Forhan Ave., Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

    Are you seeking insight into the world of publishing, from crafting compelling pitches to understanding market trends? Hoping to network with agents, publishers, and authors themselves? Join us to learn how […]

  • Writing the Narrative Podcast

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

    Description: Narrative podcasts are growing in popularity, and they are an excellent way to showcase your stories. In this workshop, you will learn how to tell a story using sound and dialogue; you will learn to write for the ear. We will listen to successful narrative podcasts, both comedy and drama, to understand how they […]

  • June’s Bookclub Meeting

    For June’s bookclub meeting, we will be reading Sunshine Girls by Sheila Horne. Sunshine Girls explores the complexities of friendship, family dynamics and personal growth against the backdrop of the […]