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Launch of Cynthia French's Barachois

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A debut book of poems by the late Cynthia French will be launched on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7pm in the offices of the WFNS. Many poets find it difficult to get their work published in a lifetime of trying, and it is next to impossible for a poet to be published posthumously, especially if […]

Kate Inglis launches The Good Salt Girl

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Join authors Kate Inglis and Ryan Shaw in conversation about the novel, writing, running away, and full-bodied ocean living. All welcome! Meet the author, hear the first reading of Kate’s sixth book and first novel, purchase your copy, and get it signed.

Woozles' Birthday Party

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Join us for Woozles’ 48th Birthday! Come enjoy music, cookies, Curious George, and more!

Concrete Thoughts: Socialism & Social Changes in the Valley, from Past to Present

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Admission by donation (suggested $5-15) Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, & Oct. 3 Visit the link above for more information on presenters and the full schedule. — A series of talks and discussions surrounding socialism and social change in Annapolis Valley, from past to present. Charles Macdonald was a folk artist, socialist, and activist […]

Nancy Taber Talk & Signing

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Join Nancy Taber, author of A Cove of Witches (new!) and A Sea of Spectres, for a talk, selected readings, and to get your own signed copies of her books. Settle in for a coffee from 10 a.m. to noon in the main area of the cafe and have a cozy Sunday with us.

James Robertson launches Day by Day

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Join us in celebrating the launch of Day by Day: There is Always a Little Bit More by James Robertson. Come meet the author and learn more about this inspiring story. “A beautiful and touching story of a family’s love and resilience that reminds us that a meaningful life is measured not by limitations, but […]

Common Threads BIPOC Writers Circle

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Common Threads is a drop-in writers’ circle for Black, Indigenous, and other writers of colour who are looking for an empowering, supportive, and encouraging space to share stories that celebrate culture, identity, and lived experience. Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or have been crafting stories for years, Common Threads offers a welcoming environment […]
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Emerging Writers Prizes

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Re-extended submission deadline for WFNS’s annual prizes recognizing barriers to literary creation.

Conversations in Trust Halifax: Canadian Authors Make Sense of Our World

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Join prominent Canadian writers and leaders in the arts, business, and society for a national conversation on connection. Canadian writers create the connective tissue that bonds us — their insights inform our thinking on the issues that shape culture and their voices represent us to the world abroad. Authors tell stories of who we are […]
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Experience Levels

The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) uses the following terms to describe writers’ experience levels:

  • New writers: those with less than two years’ creative writing experience and/or no short-form publications (e.g., short stories, personal essays, or poems in literary magazines, journals, anthologies, or chapbooks).
  • Emerging writers: those with more than two years’ creative writing experience and/or numerous short-form publications.
  • Early-career authors: those with 1 or 2 book-length publications or the equivalent in book-length and short-form publications.
  • Established authors: those with 3 or 4 book-length publications.
  • Professional authors: those with 5 or more book-length publications.

Please keep in mind that each form of creative writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, writing for young adults, and others) provides you with a unique set of experiences and skills, so you might consider yourself an ‘established author’ in one form but a ‘new writer’ in another.

Occasionally, WFNS uses the phrase “emerging and established writers/authors” to mean ‘writers and authors of all experience levels.’

The “Recommended experience level” section of each workshop description refers to the above definitions. A workshop’s participants should usually have similar levels of creative writing and / or publication experience. This ensures that each participant gets value from the workshop⁠ and is presented with info, strategies, and skills that suit their experience. 

For “intensive” and “masterclass” workshops, which provide more opportunities for peer-to-peer feedback, the recommended experience level should be followed closely.

For all other workshops, the recommended experience level is just that—a recommendation—and we encourage potential participants to follow their own judgment when registering.

If uncertain about your experience level with respect to any particular workshop, please feel free to contact us at communications@writers.ns.ca