Vocamus Writers Community Blog - Local Literary News

VWC Welcomes Rhiane Heslop

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Rhiane Heslop.

Thursday, Aug 24 2023

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CANCELLED! – VWC Last Sunday Writers' Hang-Out

CANCELLED! – VWC Last Sunday Writers' Hang-Out

Tuesday, Aug 22 2023

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VWC Welcomes Elianna Wylie

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Elianna Wylie.

Monday, Aug 14 2023

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Donate to the Friends of the GPL Book Sale

Donate to the Friends of the GPL Book Sale.

Friday, Aug 4 2023

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Call for Submissions: Sharing Anthologies

One Thousand Trees is looking for stories for three separate anthologies.

Thursday, Jul 27 2023

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Playwriting Group?

We're startng a a playwriting group.

Monday, Jul 17 2023

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Eden Mills Writers' Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

The Eden Mills Writers' Festival has announced its 2023 lineup.

Wednesday, Jul 12 2023

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Call for Participation

One Thousand Trees is calling for participation in the Metamorphosis collaborative writing project..

Wednesday, Jun 28 2023

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Elora Writing Room?

Elora Writing Room?

Monday, Jun 26 2023

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Call for Submissions: Sharing Anthologies

Call for Submissions: Sharing Anthologies

Tuesday, May 23 2023

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Wellington County Writers' Festival Announces its Schedule

The Wellington County Writers' Festival has announced its schedul.

Thursday, May 4 2023

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JayWalking Guelph Announces Its 2023 Season

JayWalking Guelph celebrates it’s 6th season.

Thursday, Apr 27 2023

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Nicholas Ruddock Shortlisted for CBC Short Story Contest

Guelph author Nicholas Ruddock has been shortlisted for the CBC short story contest.

Saturday, Apr 15 2023

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Submit to the Eden Mills Writers' Festival Literary Fringe Contest

The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is once again holding its Literary Fringe Contest.

Friday, Apr 14 2023

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VWC Welcomes Ivanka Fear

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Ivanka Fear.

Wednesday, Apr 5 2023

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VWC Welcomes Peter Szabo

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Peter Szabo.

Monday, Mar 20 2023

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Help Mentor a Teen Writer!

You can help mentor a teen writer by providing your feedback on their story.

Wednesday, Mar 1 2023

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VWC Welcomes Katarina Vuckovic

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Katarina Vuckovic.

Wednesday, Mar 1 2023

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It Takes a Village:  The 2022 Book Bash Festival 

The 2022 Book Bash Festival took place on November 6th at the Guelph Farmers’ Market.

Wednesday, Jan 4 2023

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Children's Reading Room Adds Extended Hours

Children's Reading Room is adding new, more accessible hours starting this month! 

Tuesday, Jan 3 2023

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C Is for Caring Now Available

C Is for Caring Now Available.

Wednesday, Dec 21 2022

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Grade 3/2 Class Writes a Book About Vulnerable People

The Grade 3/2 class at Guelph Community Christian School, and has written a book about vulnerable people.

Saturday, Dec 10 2022

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VWC Welcomes Samantha Kali Pearson

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Kali Pearson.

Monday, Dec 5 2022

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Reopening of Out on the Shelf

The Out on the Shelf library will be holding an open house to celebrate its reopening.

Saturday, Nov 19 2022

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Five Voices: Reading and Panel

Gordon Hill Press is hosting a fun and interesting panel this coming Friday.

Friday, Nov 18 2022

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The Children's Reading Room Offers New Program!

The Children's Reading Room is working with the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation to offer a new program.

Thursday, Nov 17 2022

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Memoir / Creative Non-Fiction Group Update

Creative Non-Fiction /Memoir Group meetings have been suspended indefinitely.

Monday, Nov 7 2022

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Donna Warner Publication

Donna Warner is thrilled to announce that her essay was selected for publication.

Monday, Nov 7 2022

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New Arts Magazine in Town - "The Exhibitionist"

"The Exhibitionist" is a new local arts magazine in town.

Wednesday, Oct 12 2022

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Kate Anderson-Bernier in New Anthology

Local author Kate Anderson-Bernier has had one of her stories published in the No Ordinary Day Anthology

Friday, Sep 30 2022

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Booktoberfest in The Guelph Mercury

The Guelph Mercury has run a story on the upcoming Booktoberfest

Wednesday, Sep 28 2022

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"Open Air, Open Book, Open Mind” by Zandra Juarez

"Open Air, Open Book, Open Mind” by Zandra Juarez

Wednesday, Sep 28 2022

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The Book Bash Festival Is Looking for Volunteers

We're looking for some volunteers to help out with the Book Bash Festival.

Monday, Sep 19 2022

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The Book Bash Festival Is Looking for Swag!

The Book Bash Festival puts together swag bags for our lovely authors and volunteers.

Tuesday, Sep 6 2022

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VWC Welcomes Stephen W. Briggs

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Stephen W. Briggs.

Tuesday, Aug 23 2022

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VWC Welcomes Jenny Lichty

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Jenny Lichty.

Monday, Aug 22 2022

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VWC Welcomes Samantha Blair White

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Samantha Blair White.

Monday, Aug 15 2022

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Reshaping Ruins Project Update

A poem by Guelph author Jeremy Luke Hill has been chosen for the Reshaping Ruins project.

Friday, Aug 5 2022

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VWC Welcomes Colin Dunbar

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Colin Dunbar.

Wednesday, Aug 3 2022

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Is Social Media Your Thing?

Vocamus Writers Community is looking for someone passionate and experienced in social media .

Thursday, Jul 28 2022

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After Hours Write Club

Free After Hours Write Club at the Orangeville Public Library.

Thursday, Jul 28 2022

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Marian L. Thorpe

Local author and publisher Marian L. Thorpe is now a regular contributor to A Muse Bouche Review.

Wednesday, Jul 27 2022

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Book Bash festival 2022 Date Is Set

The Book Bash Festival is on and in-person for 2022!

Friday, Jun 24 2022

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Young Environmental Science Writers Workshop

A free week-long immersive workshop for young writers.

Friday, Jun 17 2022

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Nicholas Ruddock Awards News

Nicholas Ruddock Awards News

Tuesday, May 17 2022

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VWC Will Be at the Wellington County Writers' Festival

Vocamus Writers Community will be selling books by local authors at the Wellington County Writers' Festival

Friday, Apr 22 2022

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We're at the Wellington County Writers Festival

Vocamus Writers Community will be at the Wellington County Writers Festival's opening day festivities.

Monday, Apr 18 2022

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We're Looking for a Fall Retreat Coordinator

Vocamus Writers Community is looking for someone to volunteer as our Fall Retreat Coordinator.

Friday, Apr 8 2022

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Zandra Juarez Is Our New Director of Communications

Zandra Juarez is the new Vocamus Writers Community Director of Communications

Thursday, Apr 7 2022

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VWC Welcomes Dylan Curran

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Dylan Curran.

Tuesday, Apr 5 2022

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