Vocamus Writers Community Blog
Kasia Jaronczyk Is Offering Editing Services
Kasia Jaronczyk, author of short story collection "Lemons", is now offering editing of manuscripts in any genre.
Thursday, Aug 10 2017
Marion Reidel Releases "We Drank Wine"
Guelph author Marion Reidel releases her new collection of short stories, "We Drank Wine".
Thursday, Aug 10 2017
Marilyn Helmer in Chicken Soup for the Soul
Belwood writer Marilyn Helmer has a story in the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Tuesday, Aug 8 2017
Book Bash is Looking for Sponsors
The 2017 Guelph Book Bash Festival is looking for local businesses to sponsor.
Wednesday, Aug 2 2017
Kathryn Edgecomb Wins Eden Mills Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest
One of our Friends of Vocamus Press, Kathryn Edgecomb Has Won the Eden Mills Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest.
Wednesday, Aug 2 2017
FOVP Newsletter – August 2017
The Friends of Vocamus August 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.
Tuesday, Aug 1 2017
Off the Page Open Mic Tonight
A reminder that the Off the Page Open Mic is tonight at The Red Brick Cafe at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, Aug 1 2017
Writing Room is on Now
Writing Room is on now in the Bookshelf Greenroom, 9:00 AM – Noon. Come work in a free, quiet space with other writers.
Monday, Jul 31 2017
GWSA Writers’ Club Today
The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association Writers’ Club meets today, 1PM, Evergreen Seniors Centre.
Thursday, Jul 27 2017
Eden Mills Sneak Peak Tonight
A remonder of the Eden Mills Writers' Festival Sneal Peek tonight.
Wednesday, Jul 26 2017
Marilyn Kleiber Course - Critique
Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a four week course on giving and receiving critique.
Wednesday, Jul 26 2017
Double Book Launch Tonight
Harry Posner and Richard Yves Sitoski launch their new books tonight, 7PM, 177 Broadway, Orangeville.
Monday, Jul 24 2017
Poetry Slam Tonight
Guelph's monthly Poetry Slam is tonight, 7:00 PM, at the eBar.
Saturday, Jul 22 2017
Pictures from Children's Authors and Illustrators Festival
Here are some pictures from Friends of Vocamus Press' Children's Authors and Illustrators Festival.
Friday, Jul 21 2017
Eden Mills Sneak Peek Next Week
The Eden Mills Writers' Festival is offering a sneak peak of its 2017 line-up with a reading and Q&A with authors Andrew Pyper
Friday, Jul 21 2017
Tea 'N' Tales Today
This week's edition of The Guelph Storyteller's Guild weekly summer Tea 'N' Tales event features Donna McCaw.
Friday, Jul 21 2017
Writing Room is on Now
Writing Room is on now in the Bookshelf Greenroom, 9:00 AM – Noon. Come work in a free, quiet space with other writers.
Monday, Jul 17 2017
Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators Is Tomorrow
The Friends of Vocamus Press Festival of Children’s Authors and Illustrators is tomorrow at the Guelph Public Library.
Wednesday, Jul 12 2017
Off the Page Open Mic Tonight
A reminder that the Off the Page Open Mic is tonight at The Red Brick Cafe at 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, Jul 4 2017
Harry Posner Is Dufferin County's first Poet Laureate
Harry Posner, a longtime participant in Elora and Guelph literary circles, has been named Dufferin County's first Poet Laureate.
Tuesday, Jul 4 2017
Second Saturday Writers' Hang-Out
Friends of Vocamus Press holds its monthly Second Saturday writers' hang-out is July 8, 7:00 PM at The Bookshelf Greenroom.
Monday, Jul 3 2017
Marilyn Kleiber Course - Constructing Story
Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a four week course on constructing story.
Monday, Jul 3 2017
Our Spring 2017 Sponsor Rewards Package
Friends of Vocamus Press has released its Spring 2017 Rewards Package to thank our sponsors. Have a look.
Saturday, Jul 1 2017
FOVP Newsletter – July 2017
The Friends of Vocamus July 2017 Newsletter of literary news and events in the Guleph area.
Friday, Jun 30 2017
Call For Submissions - "Sharing" Anthology
Guelph Publisher One Thousand Trees calls for submissions to its "Sharing" anthology of empowerment stories.
Friday, Jun 30 2017
One Thousand Trees Launches "When Pete Was a Kid"
Guelph published One Tousand Trees has released its newest title, "When Pete Was a Kid" by Dennis Perrier.
Friday, Jun 30 2017
Tea 'N' Tales Today
This week's edition of The Guelph Storyteller's Guild weekly summer Tea 'N' Tales event features Sarah Abusarar.
Friday, Jun 30 2017
Terry Fallis Reading Tonight
A reminder that Terry Fallis reads from "One Brother Shy" tonight, 7PM, at The Bookshelf.
Wednesday, Jun 28 2017
FOVP Sunday Writer's Hang Out This Weekend
FOVP Sunday Writer's Hang Out This Weekend
Tuesday, Jun 20 2017
Di Brandt reads at the Elora Poetry Centre
Di Brandt reads at the Elora Poetry Centre
Monday, Jun 19 2017
More Pictures from the Manitoulin Retreat
Here are a few more pictures from our Friends of Vocamus Press Retreat at Dominion Bay Cottages on Manitoulin Island.
Wednesday, Jun 14 2017
Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Cheryl Cowtan
Friends of Vocamus Press Welcomes Cheryl Cowtan
Wednesday, Jun 14 2017
Guelph Book Bash Festival
The Guelph Book Bash Festival is an annual celebration of Guelph area books.
Wednesday, May 10 2017
Free February Workshops
Our free series of writing workshops held each year during the month of February.
Saturday, Apr 8 2017
The ETCH Anthology
The ETCH anthology is our annual collection of teen short stories.
Saturday, Apr 8 2017
The Rhapsody Anthology
Rhapsody is our annual collection of Guelph-area poetry.
Saturday, Apr 8 2017