Local Literary News

Local Guelph Literary News from Friends of Vocamus Press Blog.

James Clarke Wins Book Award

Guelph poet James Clarke wins book award.

By:

JayWalking Guelph Announces Its 2023 Season

JayWalking Guelph celebrates it’s 6th season.

By:

Join Guelph Write Now

Join Guelph Write Now

By:

Join Us for a Writers' Retreat on Manitoulin Island

Join Vocamus Writers Community for our annual Spring Retreat on Manitoulin Island

By:

Karen Connelly Reading Tonight

A reminder that Karen Connelly reads from her new novel, The Change Room, tonight in the eBar at 7:00 PM.

By:

Karen Houle Reading

Guelph poet Karen Houle will be holding an online reading.

By:

Karen Smythe Book Launch Tonight

Guelph author Karen Smythe launches her new novel "This Side of Sad" at the eBar tonight at 7:00 PM...

By:

Karen Smythe Is Our February Workshops Coordinator

Vocamus Writers Community is pleased to announce that Karen Smythe is our new February Workshops Coordinator.

By:

Kasia Jaroncyk Releases "Polish(ed)"

Guelph author Kasia Jaronczyk has co-edited a collection of short stories called, "Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian Fiction".

By:

Kate Anderson-Bernier in New Anthology

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

By:

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.

By:

Kazoo! Print Expo Is On Saturday

Kazoo! Print Fest is this Saturday with lots of local books and print media.

By:

Kim Davids Mandar Is Our Last Sunday Writers'Hang-Out Coordinator

Vocamus Writers Community welcomes Kim Davids Mandar as the new coordinator for our Last Sunday Writers' Hang-Outs.

By:

Kira Vermond Workshop - Writing for Kids

Guelph author Kira Vermond offers a 4 week writing course for kids.

By:

Library Celebrates Guelph's Creative Youth

The winners of the 2020 Teen Writing Contest.

By:

Liv Kidston on the radio

Local author Liv Kidston will be on Hamilton's Morning Live Radio CHCH.

By:

Local Author Looking to Rent Writing Space

A local author is looking for a quiet space to write during the day over the summer months.

By:

Local Presses Feature on New Gap Riot Interactive Map

Local publishers, Gordon Hill Press and Vocamus Press, have been featured in Gap Riot's new Small Press Interactive Map.

By:

Lorraine Weir Wins Service Award

Lorrraine Weir wins wervice award.

By:

Lots of Events This Saturday

There's so much going in literary Guelph this Saturday. Let us help you sort it out.

By:

Marco Muzzi Releases "The Restless Night"

Guelph author Marco Muzzi releases his new novel, "The Restless Night".

By:

Maria Stengos Camamert Is Our 2018 ETCH Coordinator

VWC is pleased to introduce Maria Stengos Camamert as our 2018 ETCH Coordinator.

By:

Marian L. Thorpe

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

By:

Marian L. Thorpe Publishes Short Story

Marian L. Thorpe Publishes Short Story

By:

Marian Thorpe a Finalist for Eric Hoffer Award

Guelph author Marian Thorpe's "Empire's Daughter" was a finalist for the 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Awards.

By:

Marianne Micros Shortlisted for Danuta Gleed Literary Award

Marianne Micros Shortlisted for Danuta Gleed Literary Award.

By:

Marilyn Helmer in Chicken Soup for the Soul

Belwood writer Marilyn Helmer has a story in the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul.

By:

Marilyn Kleiber Course - Critique

Marilyn Kleiber of Sun Dragon Press offers a four week course on giving and receiving critique.

By:

Marilyn Kleiber Course - Memoirs and Memories

Guelph publisher Marilyn Kleiber offers a three week course on writing memoir.

By:

Marion Reidel Longlisted for Leacock Medal

Marion Reidel longlisted for Leacock Medal.

By:

Marion Reidel Reviews Lauren Stein's "Fun at Work"

Marion Reidel reviews Lauren Stein's "Fun at Work".

By:

Mary Ann Burrows Stepping Down as Director of Fundraising

Mary Ann Burrows is stepping down as Vocamus Writers Community Director of Fundraising.

By:

Melinda Burns Offers Online Flash Fiction Course

Guelph author Melinda Burns offers and online flash fiction course.

By:

Melinda Burns Workshops - Writer & Story

Guelph author Melinda Burns is offering a 7 week workshop series on Writer & Story.

By:

Melinda Burns – Late Fall Writers Group

Guelph author Melinda Burns is hosting an online Late Fall Writers Group.

By:

Memoir / Creative Non-Fiction Group Update

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

By:

Michael Kleiza Shortlisted for 2017 Able Write Prize

Guelph poet Michael Kleiza has been shortlisted for the 2017 Able Write Prize for Poetry.

By:

New Arts Magazine in Town - "The Exhibitionist"

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

By:

New Email for Vocamus Writers Community

Vocamus Writers Community has a new email address.

By:

New Lit Mag at U of G launches tonight!

The University of Guelph has a new literary magazine launching tonight!

By:

New Literary Press in Guelph

Gordon Hill Press is Canada's newest literary publisher, right here in Guelph.

By:

New Watershed Writers Radio Series

New Watershed Writers Radio Series.

By:

News from One Thousand Trees

News from One Thousand Trees.

By:

Nicholas Ruddock Awards News

Nicholas Ruddock Awards News

By:

Nicholas Ruddock Long-listed for Berlin Writing Prize

Guelph author Nicholas Ruddock has been long-listed for the Berlin Writing Prize.

By:

Nicholas Ruddock Shortlisted for CBC Short Story Contest

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

By:

Nicholas Ruddock Wins Bridport Prize

Guelph author Nicholas Ruddock has won the Bridport Prize for his story, "Esther".

By:

Nicole Abouhalka Relaunches "Oh! Canada"

Guelph author Nicole Abouhalka relaunches her collection of stories and anecdotes, "Oh! Canada".

By:

The Night Sky Poetry Contest

The Guelph Public Library is partnering with The Rotary Club of Guelph to hold a poetry contest.

By:

Nikki Everts is Our Fall Retreat Coordinator

Nikki Everts is the new Fall Retreat Coordinator for Vocamus Writers Community

By: