Vocamus Writers Community Events
For the Love of Words 2018
For the Love of Words (FLOW) is Action Read’s annual poetry, music and spoken word fundraiser in support of literacy.
Fri, Apr 20 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Silence Open Mic - April 2018
The April 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Guelph poet Michael Kleiza.
Wed, Apr 18 2018, 7:00 pm - {7}:{00} {pm}
Denise Lowe Book Launch
Denise Lowe launches "The Fighter Within".
Tue, Apr 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lottie Aldarwish Book Launch
Lottie Aldarwish launches her children's cookbook "Little Cookery".
Sat, Apr 14 2018, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Asa Boxer Reading
Canadian poet Asa Boxer reads from his new chapbook at the Elora Poetry Centre.
Sat, Apr 7 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - March 2018
The March 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features musician Stu Ross.
Wed, Mar 21 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Writers Open Mic
The Guelph Homeschool Group presents an open mic for young writers.
Wed, Mar 21 2018, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
James Clarke and Eric Jensen Reading
Guelph authors James Clarke and Eric Jensen read from their new books at Loyola Jesuit Centre.
Tue, Mar 20 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Poetry Slam – March 2018
The March 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Yes.
Sat, Mar 17 2018, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Eramosa Eden Writing Retreat
Eramosa Eden Retreat Centre holds a day-long writing retreat.
Sun, Mar 11 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Michael Adams Signing
Michael Adams signs his new book, "Could It Happen Here?"
Wed, Mar 7 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
University of Guelph Library Free Writers' Workshops
The University of Guelph Library offers its annual slate of free writing workshops
Sun, Mar 4 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
University of Guelph Library Free Writers' Workshops
The University of Guelph Library offers its annual slate of free writing workshops
Sat, Mar 3 2018, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kate Harris Reading
Kate Harris reads from "Lands of Lost Borders" at The Bookshelf.
Thu, Mar 1 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Books and Beer with Terry Fallis
The Elora Writers's Festival Presents Books and Beer with Terry Fallis.
Tue, Feb 27 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Kasia Jaronczyk – Point of View
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 25 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ed Butts Signing
Guelph author and historian Ed Butts signs his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".
Sat, Feb 24 2018, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Barbara Kyle Online Master Class - Your First 30 Pages
Guelph author Barbara Kyle offers on online Master Class – Your First 30 Pages: The 3 Essentials
Sat, Feb 24 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
VWC Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Join Genre Fiction Coordinator Ryan Toxopeus for our Genre Fiction Writers Hang-out.
Sun, Feb 18 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Adam Lindsay Honsinger – The Imagination in Fiction
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 18 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Poetry Slam – January 2017
The January 2018 edition of Guelph Poetry Slam features Missing Linx.
Sat, Feb 17 2018, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Karen Smythe – Novel Ideas
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 11 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tara Mondou Book Signing
Cambridge author Tara Mondou signs copies of her new book, "Little Girl in the Mirror".
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brian Henry Workshop – Writing and Revising
Brian Henry of Quick Brown Fox presents a workshop on writing and revising.
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Melinda Burns Workshop - Writing & Mindfulness
Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a workshop on writing and mindfulness.
Sat, Feb 10 2018, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
FOVP Free February Writing Workshop – Greg Rhyno – Songwriting for Musical Dummies
Friends of Vocamus Press presents its annual Free February Writing Workshops on Sunday afternoons in February.
Sun, Feb 4 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Teen Writing Workshop
Guelph graphic novelists Chris Sanagan and Jason Lapidus offer a free writing workshop for teens.
Fri, Feb 2 2018, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dr. Chris DiCarlo Launches "Six Steps to Better Thinking"
Dr. Chris DiCarlo launches "Six Steps to Better Thinking" at the eBar on Sunday, January 21, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Sun, Jan 21 2018, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian
The 2018 edition of The Guelph Lecture – On Being Canadian features Joseph Heath, Tanya Talaga, and the Okavango African Orchestra.
Fri, Jan 19 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - January 2018
The January 2018 Silence Sounds open mic features Diem Lafortune.
Wed, Jan 17 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brian M. Oldham Meet and Greet
Brian M. Oldham holds a meet and greet for his book, "Dust of Many", at the Bookshelf.
Sat, Jan 13 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Silence Open Mic - December 2017
This month's Silence Open Mic features Karen Smythe.
Wed, Dec 20 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Writing Room Salon
The writing Room holds its sort-of-semi-annual salon.
Tue, Dec 12 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FOVP Genre Fiction Writers Hang-Out
Join Genre Fiction Coordinator Ryan Toxopeus for our Genre Fiction Writers Hang-out.
Sun, Dec 10 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ava Desautels Barr & Bob Desautels Meet and Greet
Ava Desautels Barr & Bob Desautels, authors of "The Girl Who Loved Cheese", will hold a meet and greet in The eBar.
Sun, Dec 10 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thomas King Signing
Guelph author Thomas King will sign books at The Bookshelf on Saturday, December 9, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Sat, Dec 9 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Alyssa Jagan Reading and Demonstration
Alyssa Jagan will read and demonstrate some slime recipes from her new book, "Ultimate Slime", at The Bookshelf.
Sat, Dec 9 2017, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kade L. Twsite Book Launch and Performance
PS Guelph launches its latest book of poetry – "Marginal Equity" by Kade L. Twist
Fri, Dec 8 2017, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vicki Grant and Carolyn Huizinga Mills Reading
Children's authors Vicki Grant and Carolyn Huizinga Mills will read and sign books at The Bookshelf.
Sat, Dec 2 2017, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Christmas Pop-Up in the Country
Guelph micro-publisher Vocamus Press will be at the Christmas Pop-Up in the Country art show.
Sat, Dec 2 2017, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Ajay Heble Launches "Classroom Action"
Guelph author Ajay Heble launches "Classroom Action" at the ebar.
Sun, Nov 26 2017, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Melinda Burns Workshop - Poetry from the Heart
Guelph poet Melinda Burns offers a workshop on writing poetry from the heart.
Sat, Nov 25 2017, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Guelph Poetry Slam - Team Piece Edition!
The September edition of Guelph Poetry Slam feature team pieces.
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ed Butts Signing
Guelph author and historian Ed Butts signs his new book "Wartime: The First World War in A Canadian Town".
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Phil Andrews Signing - "Guelph Mercury Rising"
Guelph author Phil Andrews signs copies of "Guelph Mercury Rising" at Indigo Books.
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
How to Get Published Mini-Conference
Brian Henry of Quick Brown Fox presents a mini-conference on getting published with an author, an agent, and an editor from HarperCollins.
Sat, Nov 18 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mark Zuelke Reading
Canadian War Historian Mark Zuelke presents his newest book, "The Cinderella Campaign".
Wed, Nov 15 2017, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tanya Sood Signing
Guelph author Tanya Sood signs her new book, "She Has Risen".
Sat, Nov 11 2017, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm