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Event Magazine @eventmags.bsky.social · 2d

One week left to enter EVENT’s 2025 Non-Fiction Contest. $3,000 in prizes, publication for winners, and judged by Vinh Nguyen. Students get a discounted entry (Only $19.95) Deadline: Oct 15th: www.eventmagazine.ca/contest-nf/

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The Fiddlehead @fiddlehd.bsky.social · 16h

We're excited to announce the winner of our 2024 Creative Nonfiction Contest is Shelley Pacholok for her essay "How Not to Say Good-Bye to Your Professor"! Keep an eye out for when our autumn issue goes live to read an excerpt from her essay!

See the full announcement on our website:
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The graphic announcing Shelley Pacholok as the winner of The Fiddlehead's 2025 Creative Nonfiction Contest

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 10h

Another great event (if I do say so myself) from @bcwriters.bsky.social. In this session, we'll talk about ways to feed our muse. To register, go to: www.bcwriters.ca/event-6349094

#writingcommunity #writershelpingwriters #writersky #amwriting

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 2d

Made my day, Joanna! :)

Joanna Lilley @joannalilley.bsky.social · 3d

Definitely recommended! @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social helped me so much with my novel in progress. #writingtips

Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 3d

Hey writers! Need help with that novel or memoir? We're now booking developmental edits and manuscript evaluations for fall and winter. For more, go to: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

#writersky #writingcommunity #editing

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crimewriterscanada.bsky.social @crimewriterscanada.bsky.social · 3d

Crime Writers of Canada is open for submissions for the 2026 CWC Awards of Excellence. Celebrating the best in Canadian crime, mystery, and suspense writing, the awards offer authors a chance to share in $4,750 worth of prizes and gain significant national recognition and promotion.

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 3d

Hey writers! Need help with that novel or memoir? We're now booking developmental edits and manuscript evaluations for fall and winter. For more, go to: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

#writersky #writingcommunity #editing

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Manitoba Library Association @mblibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Our Let’s Get Loud for MB Libraries! campaign continues! This month, we celebrate the incredible range of libraries across Manitoba — and the dedicated staff and volunteers who keep them thriving.

#LetsGetLoudMB #CanadianLibraryMonth #MBLibraries #LibraryHeroes #CommunityConnections

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 3d

October is #CanadianLibraryMonth, when libraries & library partners across Canada help raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives. More: librarianship.ca/event/canadi...
#LibrariesForLife #LibrarySky

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Darling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 3d

Book Broker — an interview with Tim Wojcik

"On the page itself, a compelling and original voice will always stand out, but I'm always looking for stakes."

darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/b...

#amquerying #mswl

Book Broker – an interview with Tim Wojcik

I often see writers clearing their throats—writing out information about a character’s background or past or over-explaining their situation instead of trusting their reader to piece things together…

darlingaxe.com

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Giller Prize @gillerprize.bsky.social · 4d

We are pleased to share the 2025 #GillerPrize shortlist! Learn more here: gillerprize.ca/the-giller-p... #CravingCanLit #CanLit #canadianliterature

The Giller Prize Proudly Presents its 2025 Shortlist

October 6, 2025 (Toronto, ON) – Five remarkable Canadian writers have been named to the 2025 Giller Prize Shortlist. Representing the boldness, inventiveness, and transformational power of Canadian li...

gillerprize.ca

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 3d

Delighted that my @orcabook.bsky.social hi-lo novel Spotting Dottie is on the 2025/26 Chocolate Lily Awards shortlist! Check out all the other great books on the list: www.chocolatelilyawards.com/2018-2019-sh...

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Open Book @openbookon.bsky.social · 8d

The music explored in SOUNDTRACK (Book*hug Press) chronicles the true joys and looming dangers of an important cultural era. Check out our interview with Michael V. Smith, the author of this stunning, heartfelt memoir.
#AmReading #Music #Poetry #CanLit
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The Music in SOUNDTRACK Chronicles the True Joys and Looming Dangers of an Important Cultural Era

Michael V. Smith has long been celebrated for his fearless and generous writing, and his newest work, Soundtrack (Book*hug Press), is no exception. This ...

open-book.ca

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Heather J. "Witchy" Wood🧙‍♀️ @rollwithheather.bsky.social · 8d

Sunday! #CanLit

JUNCTION READS @junctionreads.bsky.social · 23d

October 5
In person launch at TYPE Books Junction
6:30pm
Season 12
With @catebush.bsky.social
Caitlin Galway
Michelle Winters

Live-streamed

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 7d

Saying goodbye at the fall writing retreat at Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, BC. Thanks to all these lovely writers for making it such a wonderful week.

#writingretreat #amwriting #writingcommunity #writinglife

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 7d

It's the final day of our fall writing retreat at Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, BC. Today we talked about how to get our work out there. Here's the follow-up blog on the subject: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

#writingretreat #amwriting #writingcommunity #writinglife

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Cait Gordon ♿️ @caitgauthor.bsky.social · 11d

A very cool call for subs! #Disability #CanLit
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Call for Submissions: Summer 2026 Disability-Themed Issue | The Fiddlehead

Special Issue Call for Submissions, Deadline November 30, 2025

thefiddlehead.ca

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 8d

Moments from the 2025 Fall Writing Retreat at the Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, BC. #amwriting #writingretreat #writinglife #writingcommunity

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 8d

Day 4 of our fall writing retreat at Sorrento Centre in Sorrento BC. Today we talked about process and structure. Here's the follow-up blog on the subject: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph... #amwriting #writingretreat #writinglife #writingcommunity

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 9d

It's day 3 of our fall writing retreat at the Sorrento Centre in Sorrento BC. Today we talked about the problems that can arise when writing from real life inspirations. Here's my follow-up blog on the topic: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph... #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingretreat

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 10d

How many of you conduct interviews for fiction? We're talking about that on day 2 of our fall writing retreat at Sorrento Centre. Here's the follow up blog to that discussion: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

#amwriting #writingretreat #writinglife

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 10d

Day 2 of our fall writing retreat at Sorrento Centre in Sorrento, BC. Much of the food on our plates is produced on site at the Sorrento Centre farm. #amwriting #writingretreat #writinglife #writingcommuniity

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 11d

For those of you at our fall writing retreat at Sorrento Centre, in Sorrento, BC, here's my follow-up blog to today's discussion on how our fears play out on the page: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 13d

Gearing up for the 2025 Fall Writing Retreat at the Sorrento Centre, in Sorrento, BC! Today, I'm filling gift bags. The retreat kicks off Sunday evening and runs all week.

For more on this retreat, go to: www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca/cms/index.ph...

#writingcommunity #writingretreat #BCwriters

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 25d

The Writers Guild of Alberta 2026 mentorship program is now open. I've been a mentor in this program in the past. Wonderful experience for both mentors and apprentices.

Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 25d

We are excited to announce that the Writers' Guild of Alberta is now accepting applications to our 2026 Mentorship program! Seven apprentices will be paired with mentors in any genre. Applications close October 24, 2025. Learn more: writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...

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Gail Anderson-Dargatz @anderson-dargatz.bsky.social · 26d

@finnwritesstuff.bsky.social and me, instant buddies, at #enderbylitcon. And my new favorite thing that Finn gave me. We are SO doing more panels and events together down the road.

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