This 6-week writing session is designed for people coping with grief, anxiety, dread and hopelessness as it relates to the destruction of our precious earth and the climate crisis. By making space… More
The CBC Nonfiction Prize is open from Jan. 1-March 1! You can submit original, unpublished nonfiction that is up to 2,000 words. The winning writer receives $6,000 for the Canada Council for the… More
TURN TO PAGE ONE: a masterclass series for fiction authors (Four Wednesdays from March 13 - April 3, 7 - 9 pm AST))
Jessica Scott KerrinPOSTED: Feb 14, 2024
Workshop or Retreat
What’s a good opening sentence? Simple. It compels the reader to read the next sentence. And so on. By launching the reader in the right direction, a compelling first sentence is even more critical… More
Call for Submissions: Poem of the Year
Arc Poetry Magazine | POSTED: Feb 13, 2024Call For Submissions
Arc Poetry Magazine’s annual poetry contest is among the richest in the country, offering $5,000 for the winning poem, a $500 award for the poem selected as Honourable Mention, and… More
Sunday Feb l8 330 - 6 at Hughs Room. I'll be doing a set from my just-launched poetry/jazz album People LIke YOU and Me at 445 with my excellent band and special guest Kevin Breit (of… More
Toronto Lit Up is now accepting submissions for their Spring/Summer 2024 season! This Call for Submissions is seeking book launches taking place April 2024 and September 2024. The programme is open to… More
Murder. Mystery. Medicine. Merriment. Chained. Nailed. In a coffin. In Montreal’s St. Lawrence River. Will Elvis survive? After Dr. Hope Sze restarts Elvis the escape artist’s heart, she… More
paulo da costa and Larissa Lai - author reading Toronto
paulo da costa | POSTED: Feb 2, 2024Literary Reading or Event
Join us at Queen Books for a compelling evening of readings as two authors examine returns to origin, in different ways. •paulo da costa, author of TRUST THE BLUER SKIES •Larissa Lai,… More
Heather Babcock's creative nonfiction essay “Fifty Dollars for the Powder Room” has been published in the Humber Literary Review, Volume 11, Issue 2. “Fifty Dollars for the Powder Room” documents… More
Genevieve Graham, USA Today and Globe & Mail instant bestselling author of historical fiction around Canadian history is thrilled to announce the launch of her 8th novel based on our country's… More
