Resources for Writers

A valuable collection of writing information and up-to-date listings of available writing assignments (check under “Resources”). Includes beta readers to look over manuscripts.

Canada Writes lists award-winning Canadian titles, interviews with authors and resources for writers. The CBC also hosts annual literary awards in the categories of poetry, short stories and non-fiction.

See Literature Online. Brings together researchers, authors, publishers, collectors and the reading public to promote the strength and diversity of Canada’s written culture

The Writers' Trust of Canada offers programs, literary awards, grants, scholarships, retreats and lectures for aspiring and experienced authors.

Instructors specialize in poetry and poetics (including digital poetics), the novel, micro-fiction, creative non-fiction, writing for children, ficto-criticism, and radio and short film scripts.

offers students a variety of first, second and third year university transfer courses in writing poetry, fiction, speculative fiction, stage play, screenplay, personal narrative, memoir and children's literature.

Courses for both aspiring and accomplished writers, from short stories, novels, and magazine pieces to comedy sketches and plays,

Programs take a holistic approach to mastering the craft of writing, blending dynamic curriculum with hands-on experience

Offer in-class and online academic, creative and professional writing courses and programs year-round for adults and high school students.

For all writers - from beginner to advanced. Work with published professional writers and develop skills in various aspects of literature ranging from screenwriting to blogging to poetry and fiction writing.