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 […]
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/
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 Library and also participated in “Where Words Defeat Bullets,” a poetry reading in solidarity with the Iranian resistance sponsored by Asemana books. The event was recorded and poems […]
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 is located at 40 Pearson Avenue. The event will feature readings from: Beverley Ellenbogen Patricia Keeney Carol Lipsyzc Daniel Scarcello It will also include an […]
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 […]
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, […]