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WHERE WINDS BLOW ON SHORE: a Writing workshop with Michelle Butler Hallet Historical Texture, Historical Fiction, and the Centre for Newfoundland Studies

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...

The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall
"A ghostly mystery steeped in birdsong and fairy-tale magic."
¾Kirkus starred review

Summer camp, 1960: Birds. Canoes. Swimming. Campfires. Ghosts.

Featuring
* Spooky reading from the book
* S’mores from Rocket Bakery
* Book signing (cash or etransfer only)

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

✨ 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!

Happy easter!!!

Writing Workshop: Roots Side Up-Exploring and Storying our Newfoundland Past with Ida Linehan Young › WritersNL Supporting Writers in Newfoundland & Labrador

More info here: writersnl.ca/writing-work...

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...

A digital drawing featuring some different drawn items scattered on a page: flowers, a cup with pencils in it, the pit of an apple with a worm in it, a house, a flower pot, butterfly, bee, a plate with a slice of toast and cutlery

Doodles!

#art #illustration

Visiting author schedule:
10:30 - 11:30 Andy Jones, author of Actor Needs Restraint, the Jack Tales series, and more
12:00 - 1:00 Margot Duley, author of Extraordinary Passages
1:30 - 2:30 Craig Francis Power, author of Total Party Kill
3:00 - 4:00 Danielle Devereaux, author of The Chrome Chair

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!

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! 🤗😊❤

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...

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.

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...

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...

Thanks, @writersnl for your support of our writing retreats. Looking forward to being in Newoundland this year, as well as Ireland, Scotland, and England.

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!

WINNER Announcement: NQ Creative Non-fiction Writing Contest 2025 › WritersNL Supporting Writers in Newfoundland & Labrador

NQ explores the cultures, history, and life as Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural magazine.

Thanks to all who submitted to this contest!

Stay tuned to NQ to read these stories in their next issue to be published April 1, 2025!

writersnl.ca/winner-annou...

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...

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. 💙

🙌🙌🙌

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

WritersNL’s 2025 Romance Writing Contest › WritersNL Supporting Writers in Newfoundland & Labrador

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

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

We advocate for the well-being of writers, and promote the enhancement of the literary arts in the province and beyond!

Join us today!

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!

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