Andrew Binks | The Writers' Union of Canada

Andrew Binks

BIO

Biography

Andrew Binks is the author of the novels THE SUMMER BETWEEN and STRIP (both Nightwood Editions). His next novel THE AGREEMENT will be published (Cormorant Books) in fall 2026. He has worked, written, acted and taught across the globe. Andrew holds a BA in Drama from Queen's University, a diploma from LAMDA and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. In 2012, he placed second in Prairie Fire's non-fiction contest, for the personal essay The Short Goodbye. He was a finalist in the Writers' Union of Canada Short Prose Contest and This Magazine's Great Canadian Literary Hunt. His fiction, non-fiction, and poetry has appeared in Joyland.ca, Galleon, Prism International, Harrington Gay Men's Literary Quarterly (U.S.), A Voice from the Planet (U.S.), Gay & Lesbian Review (U.S.) Bent Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Xtra, Queen's Alumni Review, Quill's lust issue, and Velvet Avalanche poetry anthology.

Andrew currently runs his own editing service with the-word-studio.ca, teaches in person and online and mentors novelists with The University of Calgary.

ADDRESS

City: milford, Province/Territory: Ontario

c/o TWUC

LINKS

Links

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Workshop details

Audience Size

twelve

Intended Audience

middle grade and up

Workshop Length

1.5 hours

Workshop Description

Workshop description

The memoir writing workshop:

Tell the story others want to hear. Published author and writing coach Andrew Binks takes you through a series of prompts, pointers and stimulating exercises to get you started on the fascinating journey that has been your life. Make this the most interesting chapter. There is more to you than meets the eye. Your memoir.

Workshop Fee(s)

$200

EQUITY INITIATIVE

As part of the Union’s Equity Implementation Plan, we are committed to increasing awareness of authors who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S, or living with a disability. This author identifies as:

Members who identify as:

LGBTQI2S

Programs & Interests

Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:

All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro

Yes

Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:

The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar

Yes