Writing Communities
These communities, groups, and opportunities for writers have been recommended and/or identified by readers, members of our community, and volunteers of Cloud Lake Literary. If you’re looking for a new writing space then these resources may be for you! Always be sure to do your own research, find your right fit, and investigate before spending your money.
This page will continue to grow over time. If you know of additional spaces for writers that we should include - let us know! As well, if you’ve had a bad experience with any of these groups - we want to know that too!
Canadian Authors Association
Hone and Polish your Writing with Rachel Laverdiere
https://www.rachellaverdiere.com/
Note from submitter:
“She offers numerous courses to improve your writing - particularly creative nonfiction…I would highly recommend her.”
Firefly Creative Writing
https://fireflycreativewriting.com
Note from submitter:
“We offer workshops and coaching that focus on the joy of writing. We are located in Toronto, though all our programming is virtual right now…include us as Canada-wide, since all our offerings are virtual anyone is welcome to join.”
Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators
Canada East: https://canadaeast.scbwi.org
Canada West: https://canadawest.scbwi.org
Do you know of any other Canada-wide writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
Calgary, Alberta
https://www.alexandrawriters.org.
Note from submitter:
“They offer in-person and online writing classes as well as social events and readings/discussions. They also have mentorships and writers in residence.”
Do you know of any other Alberta writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any British Columbia writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Speaking Crow
Winnipeg, MB
https://thinairwinnipeg.ca/series/speaking-crow/
Note from submitter:
“Winnipeg has a reading series and open-mic called Speaking Crow; it's run by the Winnipeg Writers Festival, and it's a very positive community.”
Do you know of any other Manitoba writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any New Brunswick writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Newfoundland and Labrador writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Northwest Territories writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Yarmouth Write Away Group
Yarmouth, NS
https://www.facebook.com/Yarmouthwriteaway/
Note from submitter:
“Nova Scotia has seen a great influx of people moving here …This (space) may give some of those writers a place/group/community to get involved with.”
Do you know of any Nova Scotia writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Nunavut writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Cliffside Books
Toronto, ON
http://cliffsidevillagebooks.com/?cat=6
Note from submitter:
“Has operated a group-coaching set-up.”
Glad Day Bookshop
Toronto, ON
Note from submitter:
“[They] often have writers group meet-ups.”
Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop
Northern Ontario (Thunder Bay, Kenora, and to the East)
Note from submitter:
“NOWW offers workshops, reading opportunities, contests, and more. Many of their events are digital so people can participate from anywhere but they do serve the Northern Ontario community.”
Stouffville Writers' Group (aka INKlings)
Held in and hosted by The Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library, the INKlings meet every other Wednesday evening in the library's meeting room. Members are from unique and varied walks of life, all sharing a fondness for the written word - be it poetry or prose. Each session promises and prompts something new. E-mail Kate Scheiers at kate.scheiers@wsplibrary.ca for details.
Northern Ontario Writers Facebook Group
Spirit writers’ group
Northumberland, ON
Part of Spirit of the Hills Arts Association and has been active since 2009. Many of its members are now planning the third Northumberland Festival of the Arts in September 2022. To learn more about this group visit:
The Writers' Community of Durham Region (WCDR)
Durham Region, ON
Note from submitter:
“Durham Region covers Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and points east and a bit north of those towns and cities).”
Do you know of any other Ontario writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Prince Edward Island writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Quebec writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Saskatchewan writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca
Do you know of any Yukon writing groups? Email us so we can expand this resource for writers! (Online or in-person groups welcome!) contact@cloudlakeliterary.ca