Events held by individual members of WFNS
Meet Jen Colclough and pick up a signed copy of Jen’s debut poetry collection, Our Little Agonies.
Jen Colclough signs ‘Our Little Agonies’ Read More »
Tethered Spirits – Book Launch Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road, October 18, 2025 (1:00PM-3:00PM), BMO Room on 2nd floor.
Historical Fiction set in 18th century Nova Scotia tracing the story of Bear Cub, a young German settler who is taken in by a Mi’kmaw family and comes to see their land, language, and ways as his own.
Corinne Hoebers launches ‘Tethered Spirits’ Read More »
A Gift of Memoir: A Memoir Writing Workshop with Marjorie Simmins Read More »
Saturday, October 18th, 10am-2pm
(45 min lunch break)
above the LaHave Bakery, 3421 Hwy 331, West LaHave, NS
Join author/illustrator Emma FitzGerald (Hand Drawn Halifax, EveryBody’s Different on EveryBody Street) in beautiful LaHave for a hands-on exploration of what makes a good picture book.
Gain valuable insights into both the creative process and business aspects. For both published and aspiring picture books writers,
illustrators and writer/illustrators. Useful for graphic novel creators, also.
COST : $132 includes HST & supplies ($115 if registered before August 14th)
12 participants maximum
For registration/payment information, email emma@emmafitzgerald.ca
Writing & Illustrating Picture Books Read More »
Hosted by Louise Renault. Featuring readings by historical fiction author Brenda Tyedmers and actors Rayna Smith-Camp and Debora Pollock, author interview and audience Q&A. Half of the author’s royalty from the event’s book sales will be donated to Ovarian Cancer Canada and the Theatre Arts Guild.
Please reserve your seats via SimpleTix.
Brenda Tyedmers launches ‘Mrs. Walford’ Read More »
Room 301 (3rd floor)
HEAD ON: A Poetry Reading with Kathy Mac
Open set to follow, with a sign-up sheet for 3- to 5- minute readings circulated before the reading.
For more info: kathymac@stu.ca
I can’t wait to see you all!
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Kathy Mac (she/her) has published three books of poetry (Roseway Publishing), two books on the craft of writing (Wording Around Press), and, as Dr. Kathleen McConnell, a book of essays (Wolsak and Wynn Publishers). Her work has been a finalist for several national and regional awards (eg. the GG for Poetry, the Fiddlehead Poetry Book Prize), and even won some (eg. The Gerald Lampert Award). Mac lives in Nme’kaqnuk (Sambro Head) near Halifax in the unceded traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy peoples.
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Future Howl Book Launch with Sue Goyette in conversation with Stephanie Domet and Seán Kennedy.
7-9pm (doors open at 6:30pm). Free admission, limited seating.
“Propelled by Goyette’s declarative voice, sense of humour, and side-slipping imagery, each page of the poem is “a microdose of ars poetica” infused with intertextual and transformative guidance from the painter Bob Ross, the live-cam company of a pair of endangered red wolves, and a private-to-public reckoning that is grounded in this singular time.” -Gaspereau Press.
Sue Goyette launches ‘Future Howl’ Read More »
Come and celebrate the launch of Renée Hartleib’s new book, Solo Camino: An Empowering Guide for Women.
The book is meant to inspire and empower women who want to plan for and walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, or any other pilgrimage-style path our beautiful world has on offer.
Co-sponsored by Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and the Writers’ Union of Canada, the book launch will be held at the beautiful St. Mary’s Boat Club in Halifax and will be hosted by CBC’s Louise Renault with special musical guest Joss MacNeil.
Free admission, with MEC giveaways and refreshments!
Renée Hartleib launches ‘Solo Camino’ Read More »
Join us for “Booked for Murder,” an evening with some of the city’s top crime writers. Hear authors like Pam Callow and Anne Emery share the secrets behind their craft and their bestselling novels. Sue Slade of Dartmouth Book Exchange will be on hand with signed copies available for purchase.
Participating authors:
Booked for Murder: An Evening with Halifax Crime Writers Read More »
Join Canadian horror writers Elliott Gish & David Demchuk as they read from their works and discus their writing journeys, queer perspectives in horror, and why Canadians are hungry for stories that unnerve and unsettle.
Author Reading: David Demchuk and Elliott Gish Read More »
The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) uses the following terms to describe writers’ experience levels:
Please keep in mind that each form of creative writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children and 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.
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 information, strategies, and skills that suit their career stage.
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 you’re uncertain of your experience level with regard to any particular workshop, please feel free to contact us at communications@writers.ns.ca
