The VMI Betsy Warland Between Genres Award is for a book published in Canada in 2021 that is a hybrid genre, or straddles two or more genres. The winner will receive $500 at a ceremony at The Vancouver Writers Fest in Fall 2021, presented by judge Wayde Compton with Betsy …
Here is a wonderful mentorship opportunity through the Writers' Guild of Alberta. Apply by July 31, 2021 to be part of the Horizons Writers Circle as a mentor or a mentee.
During the month of August, participants read a poetry chapbook or full-length collection a day for 31 days while sharing their reads on social media using the hashtag #TheSealeyChallenge, named after poet Nicole Sealey. Learn more here.
Words out Loud is a monthly first Friday spoken word series. Months alternate between featured readers and an Opposites Attract thematic open mic focusing on opposites. For August, bring one poem each on the topics of high(s) and low(s), interpreted as you choose. Time allotted will depend on the number …
Don't miss this talk by Victoria Chang on August 17th, as part of the Bread Loaf Lecture Series! A Belief in Angels: Joy in Poetry "What is a poem of joy? Or a line of poetry that evokes joy? In this talk, we’ll think through what joy means, what a …