Vocamus Writers Community Blog
Call for Applications – City of Guelph Artists-in-Residence
Call for Applications – City of Guelph Artists-in-Residence
Tuesday, Jan 24 2023
Marianne Microse Releases new Collection of Short Stories
Guelph author Marianne Micros has released Statue, a new collection of short stories.
Tuesday, Jan 24 2023
Free February Writing Workshops
Vocamus Writers Community and Guelph Public Library are once again running their Free February Writing Workshops.
Monday, Jan 9 2023
Call for Submissions: Indigenous Poets Society
The Indigenous Poets Society is publishing an anthology of Indigenous Turtle Island writers & artists.
Friday, Jan 6 2023
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
Children's Reading Room Adds Extended Hours
Children's Reading Room is adding new, more accessible hours starting this month!
Tuesday, Jan 3 2023
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
VWC Welcomes Samantha Kali Pearson
Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Kali Pearson.
Monday, Dec 5 2022
Vocamus Spring Writing Retreat 2023
Vocamus Writers Community is holding its annual Fall Retreat at Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre.
Tuesday, Nov 29 2022
Article about the Upcoming Lost & Found Program
Article about the upcoming Lost & Found program.
Wednesday, Nov 23 2022
We'd love your feedback on Book Bash 2022!
We'd love your feedback on Book Bash 2022!
Monday, Nov 21 2022
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
Five Voices: Reading and Panel
Gordon Hill Press is hosting a fun and interesting panel this coming Friday.
Friday, Nov 18 2022
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
Shayne Coffin Releases New Collection of Poetry
Local author Shayne Coffin has released a new collection of poetry.
Wednesday, Nov 9 2022
Memoir / Creative Non-Fiction Group Update
Creative Non-Fiction /Memoir Group meetings have been suspended indefinitely.
Monday, Nov 7 2022
Donna Warner Publication
Donna Warner is thrilled to announce that her essay was selected for publication.
Monday, Nov 7 2022
The 2021/2022 Rhapsody Anthology Is Now Available
The 2021/2022 Rhapsody Anthology is now available.
Thursday, Oct 20 2022
New Arts Magazine in Town - "The Exhibitionist"
"The Exhibitionist" is a new local arts magazine in town.
Wednesday, Oct 12 2022
CANCELLED - VWC Second Saturday Writers' Hang Out
Our Second Saturday Writers' Hang-out this Saturday October 8 has been cancelled.
Friday, Oct 7 2022
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
Booktoberfest in The Guelph Mercury
The Guelph Mercury has run a story on the upcoming Booktoberfest
Wednesday, Sep 28 2022
"Open Air, Open Book, Open Mind” by Zandra Juarez
"Open Air, Open Book, Open Mind” by Zandra Juarez
Wednesday, Sep 28 2022
One Thousand Trees Releases "What a Gift!"
Guelph publisher One Thousand Trees has released, "What a Gift!".
Monday, Sep 26 2022
"Maestro Orpheus and The World Clock" Remastered and Rereleased
"Maestro Orpheus and The World Clock" Remastered and Rereleased.
Friday, Sep 23 2022
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
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
PS Studio Guelph Releases New Title
Publication Studio Guelph has just released O Lone Traveller.
Wednesday, Aug 24 2022
VWC Welcomes Stephen W. Briggs
Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Stephen W. Briggs.
Tuesday, Aug 23 2022
VWC Welcomes Jenny Lichty
Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Jenny Lichty.
Monday, Aug 22 2022
VWC Welcomes Samantha Blair White
Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Samantha Blair White.
Monday, Aug 15 2022
EMFW Announces their Program Schedule
The Eden Mills Writers' festival has announced this year's program schedule.
Wednesday, Aug 10 2022
EMFW Announces Writing Workshops
The Eden Mills Writers' festival has announced this year's writing workshops.
Monday, Aug 8 2022
Reshaping Ruins Project Update
A poem by Guelph author Jeremy Luke Hill has been chosen for the Reshaping Ruins project.
Friday, Aug 5 2022
VWC Welcomes Colin Dunbar
Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Colin Dunbar.
Wednesday, Aug 3 2022
Is Social Media Your Thing?
Vocamus Writers Community is looking for someone passionate and experienced in social media .
Thursday, Jul 28 2022
After Hours Write Club
Free After Hours Write Club at the Orangeville Public Library.
Thursday, Jul 28 2022
U of G OpenEd Creative Writing Courses
The University of Guelph OpenEd program is offering some courses this fall.
Wednesday, Jul 27 2022
Marian L. Thorpe
Local author and publisher Marian L. Thorpe is now a regular contributor to A Muse Bouche Review.
Wednesday, Jul 27 2022
CANCELLED! – VWC Last Sunday Writers' Hang-Out
The VWC Last Sunday Writers' Hang-Out has been CANCELLED for July.
Wednesday, Jul 27 2022
VWC Welcomes Martin Featherston
Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to welcome Martin Featherston.
Wednesday, Jul 20 2022
Reshaping Ruins Poetry Contest
The Reshaping Ruins art installation is holding a poetry contest.
Monday, Jul 11 2022