Anchors Up
“She stared out seemingly into the netherworld, and told you the tide was going out. You laughed at her hokey premonitions.”
Dreamers Reading Room
35 Haiku Poem Examples
In this collection, we explore 35 haiku poem examples, each with its own unique charm and significance, penned by poets who have mastered this art form.
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.
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.
Understanding Point-of-View in Literature
Point-of-view (POV) in literature refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated. It determines who is telling the story and how much information is available to the reader…
How to Write a Plot Twist: 6 Tips to Captivate Your Readers
A well-crafted plot twist can be the key to keeping your readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re writing a novel, screenplay, or any other form of narrative, mastering the art of the plot twist is a valuable skill.
Dreams are what we have left
“Days trickle like honey. Squirrels whiz and dig around drifts to find underground treasure.”
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!
8 Essential Elements of a Story Explained
The basic elements of a story are: Setting, Character, Plot, Conflict, and Theme. More advanced elements of a story are Point-of-view, Tone and Style.