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Poetry Contests

15 Annual Canadian Poetry Contests

In this article we’ve compiled a list of 15 annual poetry contests in Canada for emerging and established poets alike.

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Writing Contests and Awards in Canada

Calling all Canadian fiction writers! Here are 13 upcoming short story contests by Canadian literary organizations. Most offer cash prizes.

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50 Canadian Literary Festivals in 2024

This article offers authors, poets and readers a comprehensive guide to 50 literary festivals that celebrate Canadian literature, storytelling, and the arts.

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Enter the Place and Home Writing Contest

Submit your stories of migration and/or your sense of place, of home or lack of, and your empathy to the plight of migrants around the world.

Results of the 2023 Dreamers Flash Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Dreamers Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest. There were so many incredible stories this year!

Pen Writing

Journal Writing Prompts Generator

This generator is a straightforward online tool that provides you with random prompts for journal writing.