Creative Writing Classes Montreal
Whether you write as a hobby or have loftier goals, you don't have to do it alone. Joining a writing group is a great opportunity to meet other writers, hone your craft and find a mentor. The groups listed here are a sampling of what the Canadian literary community has to offer. Are you part of a writing group that is open to new members and want to be on our list? Email us at cbcbooks@cbc.ca. 4 reasons you should join a writers' group British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Ontario | Quebec | New Brunswick | Prince Edward Island | Nova Scotia | Newfoundland & Labrador Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art Comox Valley Writers Society Kelowna Writers' Group Kelowna Word Guild New West Writers Sooke Writers' Collective Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Surrey Libraries writing groups Vernon Critique Group Victoria Writers' Society British Columbia Association of Travel Writers The Grind Writers' Group Heart & Mind Writing Group Alexandra Writers' Centre Society Imaginative Fiction Writers Association Parkland Poets Strathcona County Writers Saskatchewan Writers Guild Brandon Writers' Collective Interlake Writers Guild Manitoba Writers' Guild Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) InkWell Workshops Firefly Creative Writing KW Writer's Alliance Memoirs Writing Group Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW) OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective Sudbury Writers' Guild Toronto Public Library Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Toronto Writers Collective Writers' Community of Durham Region Writer's Community of York Region Shut-up & Write/Tais-toi et écris Montréal Quebec Writers' Federation Writers' Federation of New Brunswick PEI Writers' Guild Evergreen Writers Group Word Nerds Teen Writing Group Halifax Public Library Writers' Circle Yarmouth Write Away Group Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland & Labrador
British Columbia
What: An inclusive set of programs and writers' workshops
Where: Vancouver, B.C.
Who: Writers of all ages
What: Supports writers in the development of their craft. General meetings monthly, small writing critique groups, monthly Prose and Poetry at the Courtenay Library, annual community outreach literary event – the North Island Writers Conference.
Where: Courtenay, BC
Who: Writers of all ages
What: Writers meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Kelowna library.
Where: Kelowna, B.C.
Who: Writers of all genres
What: Monthly meetings to provide support to writers who are Christians through workshops, critique circles, skill building exercises and other areas of need. Also host events to showcase the writers, regional one day conferences, and writer retreats.
Where: Kelowna, B.C.
Who: Christian writers
What: Writing critique group
Where: New Westminster, B.C.
Who: Writers of all genres
What: A writers group offering support, feedback, an annual anthology, workshops and mini-retreats.
Where: Sooke, B.C.
Who: Writers of all levels and genres
What: An inclusive group of writers and editors that meets monthly and has community-minded projects.
Where: A combination of Zoom and various venues on Sunshine Coast, B.C.
Who: Writers and editors of all levels of experience, ethnicities and is inclusive of the LGBTQ2 community
What: Writing groups for adults and teens
Where: Surrey, B.C.
Who: General public
What: A group of fiction writers offering critique and feedback on each other's work on the third Saturday of each month.
Where: Vernon, B.C.
Who: Fiction writers
What: Participate in small, informal groups where writers present their works in progress and receive critical feedback. There are currently groups focused on short stories, novels, general fiction and creative nonfiction.
Where: Victoria, B.C.
Who: Members of the Victoria Writers' Society
What: A group for B.C. travel journalists and writers
Where: British Columbia
Who: Meetups are open to the public
What: Writers of all levels and genres
Where: Vancouver, B.C.
Who: General public
What: Writers of all levels and genres
Where: Sicamous, B.C.
Who: General public Alberta
What: Community of emerging writers of all ages
Where: Calgary, Alta.
Who: General public
What: Critique of written work, marketing advice, writing games and exercises
Where: Calgary, Alta.
Who: Members of the Imaginative Fiction Writer's Association
What: Community of poets who share their work
Where: Stony Plain, Alta.
Who: General public
What: Writers of all levels and genres
Where: Strathcona County, Alta.
Who: General public Saskatchewan
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: Saskatchewan
Who: Members Manitoba
What: Writing group for all genres
Where: Brandon, Man.
Who: General public
What: Writing group for all genres
Where: Selkirk, Man.
Who: General public
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: Manitoba
Who: Workshops are open to both members and the general public Ontario
What: Programs, activities, and services that empower and support immigrant writers in their journeys. Our mission is to encourage immigrants to express themselves through writing.
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: Canadian immigrant writers
What: Drop-in creative writing workshops
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: Adults with mental health and addictions issues
What: Writing workshops, coaching and retreats
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: General public
What: Organization helping to connect and develop writers of all genres
Where: Waterloo, Ont.
Who: General public
What: Group discussions to help writers develop their writing voice with feedback to assist with the editing process
Where: Brampton, Ont.
Who: Adult writers
What: A gathering place for people with a passion to weave fiction and non-fiction stories, write poetry and plays and string words together in a variety of other formats.
Where: Ottawa, Ont.
Who: Adult writers
What: queer-positive, sexually diverse group for all levels
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: General public
What: Community-based writing group for all levels and genres
Where: Sudbury, Ont.
Who: General public
What: Various groups and workshops focused on a variety of genres, including memoir, fiction and poetry.
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: General public
What: Group group for science fiction and fantasy writers
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: General public
What: Free writing workshops for underserved communities
Where: Toronto, Ont.
Who: Adult writers
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: Durham region
Who: Workshops are open to members and the general public
What: A collective of local authors, poets and industry professionals who endeavour to build a supportive and encouraging framework for writers and their craft.
Where: All communities and localities within York Region.
Who: WCYR members and registered members of the general public. Quebec
What: Community of writers who share their work, in any genre.
Where: Montreal, Que.
Who: General public
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: Montreal, Que.
Who: Workshops are open to members and the general public New Brunswick
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: New Brunswick
Who: Members Prince Edward Island
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: P.E.I.
Who: Workshops are open to members and the general public Nova Scotia
What: Creative writing group comprised of poets, short story writers, novelists, and playwrights
Where: Dartmouth, N.S.
Who: General public
What: Teen-oriented writing group
Where: Colchester-East Hants, N.S.
Who: Teen writers
What: Weekly meetings for support and inspiration at various library branches
Where: Bedford, N.S.
Who: Adult writers
What: Monthly writing group that welcomes all genres.
Where: Yarmouth, N.S.
Who: General public
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: Nova Scotia
Who: Members Newfoundland & Labrador
What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
Where: Newfoundland & Labrador
Who: Members
Creative Writing Classes Montreal
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/a-guide-to-canadian-writing-groups-1.4467087
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