George Mercer’s fifth book Harking is the 2022 Gold Medal recipient for Best Regional Fiction (Western Canada) at the Independent Publisher Book Awards. Over the past 5 years, all five books… More
Terri Favro's sci-fi novel "The Sisters Sputnik" goes into orbit
Terri Favro | POSTED: May 3, 2022New Publication
The Sisters Sputnik is the sequel to Terri Favro's 2017 novel Sputnik's Children, a Globe 100 Book longlisted for CBC Canada Reads and shortlisted for the Sunburst Prize for Excellence in… More
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR BIPOC WRITERS CONNECT 2022
The Writers' Union of Canada | POSTED: May 2, 2022Call For Submissions
This virtual conference for Black, Indigenous, and racialized emerging writers is your chance to connect with industry professionals, established authors, and fellow emerging writers — all in one… More
Submissions Open for 2022 Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers
The Writers' Union of Canada | POSTED: Apr 20, 2022The Writers' Union of Canada invites submissions to its 29th annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. Unpublished works of fiction and nonfiction up to 2,500 words in English are eligible,… More
The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) is seeking an Editor for its quarterly member-magazine Write. The position is open to members of TWUC (with the exception of those members on National Council… More
The Spirit of Poetry Across Ontario Readings by Poet Laureates across Ontario in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Anna Yin | POSTED: Apr 13, 2022Literary Reading or Event
Readings by Poet Laureates across Ontario in celebration of National Poetry Month. Apr 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT Virtual on Zoom, Register to attend the event. Al Moritz –… More
Poem in Your Pocket Reading at Atwater Poetry Project (April 19)
Anna Yin | POSTED: Apr 13, 2022Literary Reading or Event
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:15 pm EDT Poem in Your Pocket Day at Atwater Poetry Project To celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day/ La Journée du poème à porter, readings by… More
Join K.R. Byggdin in Winnipeg, Steinbach, Toronto, Halifax, or online for the launch of their debut novel. Wonder World is the story of twenty-seven-year-old Isaac Funk, who is broke, drifting, and… More
Go / New Poetry Collection by Shelley A. Leedahl
Shelley A. Leedahl | POSTED: Apr 12, 2022New Publication
These accessible, place-based poems explore the complex map of the heart. With awe and wonder leading the way, Leedahl’s poems chronicle a journey that speaks of resilience, of joy experienced in… More
Go: A Zoom Launch for Shelley A. Leedahl's New Poetry Collection
Shelley A. Leedahl | POSTED: Apr 12, 2022Literary Reading or Event
Greetings! All are welcome to this celebratory event on Saturday, May 7th, 1:30 PM (Pacific). Pre-registration is required via… More