The first Office Hours session was a big success, so Jes has scheduled the next session for Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Writers can ask anything from general questions about publishing and querying, specific questions about storytelling, or even ask questions about a previously rejected query (though Jes can’t promise to recall the details every manuscript and […]
A few weeks ago, our founder literary agent Jes Trudel posted on social media about setting up Office Hours. The idea is that, for a modest fee, writers could attend a virtual meeting with Jes and ask her anything they liked…within reason. 🙂 Many writers showed interest in this opportunity, so Jes has scheduled the first Office Hours session for […]
Details for the Storied North writers retreat have been firmed up, based off of pre-registrations received this week. The event will be held April 3-5, 2024 at The Hive in Leskard, Ontario. The Storied North Writer’s Retreat is an opportunity for writers to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they can focus on writing in […]
WritingCommunity.ca is excited to announce a new Canadian writing retreat coming in spring 2024! The Storied North Writer’s Retreat is an opportunity for writers to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they can focus on writing in a uplifting, edifying environment. Located one hour from downtown Toronto, this 3-day event includes writing workshops, one-on-one coaching, […]
The deadline for authors to register for Indie Author Book Expo North has been extended to June 10, 2023! Indie Author Book Expo North (formerly known as the Northern Ontario Book Fair) is an opportunity for indie authors to sell their books, meet with readers, learn about writing, and network with other indie authors in their area. The event is […]
We are excited to announce details for the Indie Author Book Expo North! Indie Author Book Expo North (formerly known as the Northern Ontario Book Fair) is an opportunity for indie authors to sell their books, meet with readers, learn about writing, and network with other indie authors in their area. The event is like a trade show for independent […]
On February 24, 2022, Jes Trudel, co-founder of WritingCommunity.ca, interviewed Liselle Sambury, author of Blood Like Magic and the upcoming Blood Like Fate. About the Author Liselle Sambury is a Trinidadian-Canadian author who grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and her brand of writing can be described as “messy Black girls in fantasy situations.” In her free time, she shares helpful […]
Canlitpit is an event where Canadian writers pitch completed, polished manuscripts via tweet for publishing professionals to browse. If an agent, editor, or publisher hearts a pitch, it means “please submit this manuscript to me.” In 2021, canlitpit ran for the first time under new management. That day, we peaked at the #2 on the list of trending topic on […]
52 Cues (#52cues) is a fun, free, virtual event that encourages writers to keep the creative juices flowing year-round. To participate, simply come up with one new writing-related idea, concept, snippet, or sketch per week. Do this, and you’ll have 52 by the end of the year! Writers can participate without registering or submitting any information to us. Sometimes the […]
Do you have “write a book” or “journal every day” on your list of New Year’s Resolutions? This workshop is for you! In Unblock Your Brain: A Workshop for Would-be Writers, Jes Trudel will show you how to go from blocked to brainstorming to scribbling furiously. This 1-hour virtual session will cover everything from why we get blocked and how to […]
