writersnl
@writersnl.bsky.social
A not-for-profit providing a supportive environment for writing in NL, celebrating & promoting our authors, and building our provincial literary industry
Our June 19th workshop with award-winning historical fiction author Michelle Butler Hallett sold out quickly, but we're excited to announce additional spots are now available.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
283 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL
www.eventbrite.ca/e/where-wind...
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
283 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL
www.eventbrite.ca/e/where-wind...
WHERE WINDS BLOW ON SHORE: a Writing workshop with Michelle Butler Hallet
Historical Texture, Historical Fiction, and the Centre for Newfoundland Studies
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June 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Our June 19th workshop with award-winning historical fiction author Michelle Butler Hallett sold out quickly, but we're excited to announce additional spots are now available.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
283 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL
www.eventbrite.ca/e/where-wind...
Thursday, June 19, 2025
6:00-8:00 PM
283 Prince Philip Drive, St. John's, NL
www.eventbrite.ca/e/where-wind...
WritersNL Member, Charis Cotter is hosting a Spooky Summer Camp Book Launch!
Tuesday May 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
A.C. Hunter Children’s Public Library
95 Allandale Road, St. John’s
Suitable for ages 8 to 98
Register online at nlpl.ca/events/ccbookparty or call 709-737-3953
Tuesday May 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
A.C. Hunter Children’s Public Library
95 Allandale Road, St. John’s
Suitable for ages 8 to 98
Register online at nlpl.ca/events/ccbookparty or call 709-737-3953
May 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
WritersNL Member, Charis Cotter is hosting a Spooky Summer Camp Book Launch!
Tuesday May 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
A.C. Hunter Children’s Public Library
95 Allandale Road, St. John’s
Suitable for ages 8 to 98
Register online at nlpl.ca/events/ccbookparty or call 709-737-3953
Tuesday May 13, 6 to 7 p.m.
A.C. Hunter Children’s Public Library
95 Allandale Road, St. John’s
Suitable for ages 8 to 98
Register online at nlpl.ca/events/ccbookparty or call 709-737-3953
✨ Celebrate Memorial’s 100th + 40 years of creative writing at Coast Lines and Coffee with Mary Dalton, Lisa Moore, Aaron Tucker & William Ping!
Apr 26
5–7 p.m.
Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
🎟️ $30.04
Get ready to enjoy discussion panels, book signings, reception & more!
Apr 26
5–7 p.m.
Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
🎟️ $30.04
Get ready to enjoy discussion panels, book signings, reception & more!
April 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
✨ Celebrate Memorial’s 100th + 40 years of creative writing at Coast Lines and Coffee with Mary Dalton, Lisa Moore, Aaron Tucker & William Ping!
Apr 26
5–7 p.m.
Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
🎟️ $30.04
Get ready to enjoy discussion panels, book signings, reception & more!
Apr 26
5–7 p.m.
Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus
🎟️ $30.04
Get ready to enjoy discussion panels, book signings, reception & more!
Join Ida Linehan Young for this exciting and eye-opening writing workshop on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6-8pm!
Venue: Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University. (3rd floor, Queen Elizabeth II Library)
Register for free: www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-side...
Venue: Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University. (3rd floor, Queen Elizabeth II Library)
Register for free: www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-side...
April 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Join Ida Linehan Young for this exciting and eye-opening writing workshop on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6-8pm!
Venue: Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University. (3rd floor, Queen Elizabeth II Library)
Register for free: www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-side...
Venue: Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University. (3rd floor, Queen Elizabeth II Library)
Register for free: www.eventbrite.ca/e/roots-side...
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April 17, 2025 at 5:08 AM
April 26th is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day!
Join Running the Goat (at 50 Cove Road, Tors Cove) for a delightful day filled with good deals and great books. Celebrate with a sale of 15% off everything in-store and online, giveaways, a draw prize, visiting authors throughout the day, & more!
Join Running the Goat (at 50 Cove Road, Tors Cove) for a delightful day filled with good deals and great books. Celebrate with a sale of 15% off everything in-store and online, giveaways, a draw prize, visiting authors throughout the day, & more!
April 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
April 26th is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day!
Join Running the Goat (at 50 Cove Road, Tors Cove) for a delightful day filled with good deals and great books. Celebrate with a sale of 15% off everything in-store and online, giveaways, a draw prize, visiting authors throughout the day, & more!
Join Running the Goat (at 50 Cove Road, Tors Cove) for a delightful day filled with good deals and great books. Celebrate with a sale of 15% off everything in-store and online, giveaways, a draw prize, visiting authors throughout the day, & more!
Save the date for Violins & Verses!
April 29, 2025
6:15 pm
A.C. Hunter Public Library
(125 Allandale Road)
Celebrate Poetry Month with us! 🤗😊❤
April 29, 2025
6:15 pm
A.C. Hunter Public Library
(125 Allandale Road)
Celebrate Poetry Month with us! 🤗😊❤
April 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Save the date for Violins & Verses!
April 29, 2025
6:15 pm
A.C. Hunter Public Library
(125 Allandale Road)
Celebrate Poetry Month with us! 🤗😊❤
April 29, 2025
6:15 pm
A.C. Hunter Public Library
(125 Allandale Road)
Celebrate Poetry Month with us! 🤗😊❤
The Propel Impact Consulting Fellowship is a free program that equips youth (18–30) with the skills to support social enterprises and impactful ventures through a robust training program and real-life projects.
Deadline: April 13 at 11:59pm PST
Apply: www.propelimpact.com/consulting-f...
Deadline: April 13 at 11:59pm PST
Apply: www.propelimpact.com/consulting-f...
April 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The Propel Impact Consulting Fellowship is a free program that equips youth (18–30) with the skills to support social enterprises and impactful ventures through a robust training program and real-life projects.
Deadline: April 13 at 11:59pm PST
Apply: www.propelimpact.com/consulting-f...
Deadline: April 13 at 11:59pm PST
Apply: www.propelimpact.com/consulting-f...
April is poetry month!
Let’s celebrate with meaningful verses and melodic violins.
April 29, 2025 | 6:15 pm | A.C. Hunter Public Library
NSO violinists Dominic Greene and Daniel Fuchs will be joined by: Andreae Callanan, Chukky Ibe, August, and Danielle Devereaux.
Special emcee: Mark Callanan.
Let’s celebrate with meaningful verses and melodic violins.
April 29, 2025 | 6:15 pm | A.C. Hunter Public Library
NSO violinists Dominic Greene and Daniel Fuchs will be joined by: Andreae Callanan, Chukky Ibe, August, and Danielle Devereaux.
Special emcee: Mark Callanan.
April 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
April is poetry month!
Let’s celebrate with meaningful verses and melodic violins.
April 29, 2025 | 6:15 pm | A.C. Hunter Public Library
NSO violinists Dominic Greene and Daniel Fuchs will be joined by: Andreae Callanan, Chukky Ibe, August, and Danielle Devereaux.
Special emcee: Mark Callanan.
Let’s celebrate with meaningful verses and melodic violins.
April 29, 2025 | 6:15 pm | A.C. Hunter Public Library
NSO violinists Dominic Greene and Daniel Fuchs will be joined by: Andreae Callanan, Chukky Ibe, August, and Danielle Devereaux.
Special emcee: Mark Callanan.
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Regina Public Library is accepting applications for their Writer in Residence position!
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Job opportunity at Regina Public Library - Writer In Residence
can242.dayforcehcm.com
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Regina Public Library is accepting applications for their Writer in Residence position!
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Regina Public Library is accepting applications for their Writer in Residence position!
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Job opportunity at Regina Public Library - Writer In Residence
can242.dayforcehcm.com
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Regina Public Library is accepting applications for their Writer in Residence position!
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
Must haves:
Published works & literary experience
Strong mentorship & public engagement skills
Passion for writing & inspiring others
Deadline: May 23 (4PM CST)
More info: can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePor...
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Thanks, @writersnl for your support of our writing retreats. Looking forward to being in Newoundland this year, as well as Ireland, Scotland, and England.
Join WritersNL Members Jane Simpson and Gerard Collins on these exciting retreats!
Whether you’re a novelist, poet, memoirist, or just love journaling, these retreats offer inspiration, adventure, and dedicated time to write.
📖 For more details and to register, please visit: www.goandwrite.ca
Whether you’re a novelist, poet, memoirist, or just love journaling, these retreats offer inspiration, adventure, and dedicated time to write.
📖 For more details and to register, please visit: www.goandwrite.ca
March 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Thanks, @writersnl for your support of our writing retreats. Looking forward to being in Newoundland this year, as well as Ireland, Scotland, and England.
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Thrilled to have my creative essay, “The Third Line of my Haiku” find a home in The Newfoundland Quarterly. It’s an essay that’s near and dear to my heart. Thanks to The NQ and @writersnl.bsky.social for the opportunity! And congrats to the other winners, Chris and Jess!
WritersNL & NQ are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest!
🏆 The Third Line of My Haiku – Christina Wells @cgwells.bsky.social
🥈 Outside Into the World – Chris Peters
🥉 A House Downtown – Jess Richardson
For more info: writersnl.ca/winner-annou...
🏆 The Third Line of My Haiku – Christina Wells @cgwells.bsky.social
🥈 Outside Into the World – Chris Peters
🥉 A House Downtown – Jess Richardson
For more info: writersnl.ca/winner-annou...
March 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Thrilled to have my creative essay, “The Third Line of my Haiku” find a home in The Newfoundland Quarterly. It’s an essay that’s near and dear to my heart. Thanks to The NQ and @writersnl.bsky.social for the opportunity! And congrats to the other winners, Chris and Jess!
WritersNL & NQ are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest!
🏆 The Third Line of My Haiku – Christina Wells @cgwells.bsky.social
🥈 Outside Into the World – Chris Peters
🥉 A House Downtown – Jess Richardson
For more info: writersnl.ca/winner-annou...
🏆 The Third Line of My Haiku – Christina Wells @cgwells.bsky.social
🥈 Outside Into the World – Chris Peters
🥉 A House Downtown – Jess Richardson
For more info: writersnl.ca/winner-annou...
March 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
WritersNL & NQ are thrilled to announce the winners of our first Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest!
🏆 The Third Line of My Haiku – Christina Wells @cgwells.bsky.social
🥈 Outside Into the World – Chris Peters
🥉 A House Downtown – Jess Richardson
For more info: writersnl.ca/winner-annou...
🏆 The Third Line of My Haiku – Christina Wells @cgwells.bsky.social
🥈 Outside Into the World – Chris Peters
🥉 A House Downtown – Jess Richardson
For more info: writersnl.ca/winner-annou...
Shoutout to CMHA for providing two Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions for WritersNL Members! 💚
This commitment to mental well-being is invaluable, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community. 💙
This commitment to mental well-being is invaluable, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community. 💙
March 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Shoutout to CMHA for providing two Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions for WritersNL Members! 💚
This commitment to mental well-being is invaluable, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community. 💙
This commitment to mental well-being is invaluable, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more supportive community. 💙
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Shoutout to the artists and writers and musicians who are still creating in this world right now. We need you. #arts #music #literature #ArtHeals #ArtReveals @unionhousearts.bsky.social @writersnl.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Shoutout to the artists and writers and musicians who are still creating in this world right now. We need you. #arts #music #literature #ArtHeals #ArtReveals @unionhousearts.bsky.social @writersnl.bsky.social
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So enjoyed being on the jury for WritersNL Romance Contest. Want to read some sweet, endearing, funny and even steamy romantic short stories? Check out the winners here writersnl.ca/literary-awa...
@writersnl.bsky.social
@writersnl.bsky.social
WritersNL’s 2025 Romance Writing Contest › WritersNL
Supporting Writers in Newfoundland & Labrador
writersnl.ca
February 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
So enjoyed being on the jury for WritersNL Romance Contest. Want to read some sweet, endearing, funny and even steamy romantic short stories? Check out the winners here writersnl.ca/literary-awa...
@writersnl.bsky.social
@writersnl.bsky.social
Join WritersNL Members Jane Simpson and Gerard Collins on these exciting retreats!
Whether you’re a novelist, poet, memoirist, or just love journaling, these retreats offer inspiration, adventure, and dedicated time to write.
📖 For more details and to register, please visit: www.goandwrite.ca
Whether you’re a novelist, poet, memoirist, or just love journaling, these retreats offer inspiration, adventure, and dedicated time to write.
📖 For more details and to register, please visit: www.goandwrite.ca
March 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Join WritersNL Members Jane Simpson and Gerard Collins on these exciting retreats!
Whether you’re a novelist, poet, memoirist, or just love journaling, these retreats offer inspiration, adventure, and dedicated time to write.
📖 For more details and to register, please visit: www.goandwrite.ca
Whether you’re a novelist, poet, memoirist, or just love journaling, these retreats offer inspiration, adventure, and dedicated time to write.
📖 For more details and to register, please visit: www.goandwrite.ca
Hi everyone!
WritersNL finally decided to bring the fun to BlueSky!
Founded in 1987, we contribute to a supportive environment for writing in NL. We work to nurture and inspire writers at all levels and stages of their careers and we foster public recognition of NL writers!
writersnl.ca
WritersNL finally decided to bring the fun to BlueSky!
Founded in 1987, we contribute to a supportive environment for writing in NL. We work to nurture and inspire writers at all levels and stages of their careers and we foster public recognition of NL writers!
writersnl.ca
March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hi everyone!
WritersNL finally decided to bring the fun to BlueSky!
Founded in 1987, we contribute to a supportive environment for writing in NL. We work to nurture and inspire writers at all levels and stages of their careers and we foster public recognition of NL writers!
writersnl.ca
WritersNL finally decided to bring the fun to BlueSky!
Founded in 1987, we contribute to a supportive environment for writing in NL. We work to nurture and inspire writers at all levels and stages of their careers and we foster public recognition of NL writers!
writersnl.ca