Nothing pairs better with fall than curling up with a hot drink and a book. Our editorial director and poetry editor, Jo and Prathna, have listed the titles that they’re most excited to get cozy with as the days get colder and darker.
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The contest will be judged by Terese Mason Pierre and Jen R. Albert, both award-nominated writers and editors of speculative fiction. They will specifically be looking for high-quality writing, characters, and narratives in works that are innovative and disruptive to the speculative fiction genre
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On August 12, 2021, Writingcommunity.ca is hosting #canlitpit, a Twitter pitch event for writers seeking a home for their book. The pitch must fit into a 250-character tweet (no threads) and include the #canlitpit hashtag.
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Caring for plants can be a fun, relaxing hobby with mental health benefits. Not to mention, growing one’s own food is excellent for sustainability. Not to mention that growing one’s own food is also excellent for sustainability. From herbal remedies to yummy veggies, this list will help liven up your space with something green.
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The winners of the 2021 Lammy Awards were announced last week, and literary circles north of the border were abuzz with excitement for three Canadians who were listed as winners.
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For those who value supporting small businesses, Goodreads, which is owned by Amazon, seems a bit incongruous. Enter The StoryGraph, an independently-owned website designed to help readers track their reading and discover their next book.
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Every now and then, you may notice a small, bird-house-like hutch full of books on a neighbourhood stroll. Not only do these installations encourage reading, but the Little Free Libraries also work to bring local communities together.
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The Audible Indigenous Writers’ Circle is currently accepting applications from Indigenous writers to undergo a six-month mentorship and workshop program that will enable them to reach their goals as writers and gain greater recognition for their work
If you have a chapbook project sitting around you’ve been meaning to finish, then Vallum’s chapbook contest may be just what you need to get you back to it.