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 …
The University of Calgary is hosting its third annual LGBTQ2S+ lecture with three Indigenous artists and intellectuals, including 2018 Griffin winner, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Joshua Whitehead, and Shawnee Kish. Register here! Aug 26 at 7pm MT / 9pm ET
South Bank Poetry Editor Katherine Lockton runs regular Saturday poetry writing classes online. Join South Bank Poetry for their online programme of poetry writing classes, which provide a fun, personal and accessible approach to learning how to write poetry, in a friendly environment that puts the student’s learning experience first. …
The competition is open to new, emerging and established poets from any country. One of these winners will be the highest scoring manuscript entered by a poet with no solo collection (full-length or chapbook) previously published. Up to 25 other entrants will be publicly listed as "highly commended". Manuscripts can …
An exciting five day programme, packed full of fascinating events, talks and creative workshops in Frodsham, England. Mark your calendars: 2005 Griffin-shortlisted poet Michael Symmons Roberts opens the festival with an evening of poetry and readings on Wednesday, September 1!
Weaver Words Literature Festival (Sept 1-5) has an exciting upcoming program, packed full of fascinating events, talks and creative workshops in Frodsham, England. Award-winning poet Michael Symmons Roberts opens the festival with an evening of poetry and readings on Wednesday, September 1! Roberts graced our 2005 Griffin International shortlist with …