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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Canada Fiction Fest is on until July 4th! The even it virtual, free, and includes replays of the events you missed. fictionfest.ca/events/

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Event Schedule | Canada Fiction Fest

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join Manitoba Writers' Guild member and poet, Joanne Epp, as she shares her poetry in an evening of poetry, projections, and cello music. Gaynor Family Library, May 20th. #Manitoba #poetry #videoart #cello #GaynorFamilyLibrary

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Time is running out to sign up for our World Building Workshop this Sunday with Manitoba author Den Valdron! This workshop includes references and handouts. Get more information and sign up here: mbwriters.ca/product/worl... #writingworkshop #Winnipeg #Mantioba #worldbuilding #author #writer

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Sign up now for our Book Chat with Manitoban author L. T. Getty in a few days, April 8th, on Zoom! To RSVP for this online Zoom event, email mwgevents2022@gmail.com. #Bookchat #Manitoba #author #writer #YAfiction #Fiction

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join us April 26th for a World Building Workshop by Manitoban author D. G. Valdron at Artspace in Winnipeg. Register here: mbwriters.ca/product/worl... #worldbuilding #workshop for #authors #writers #Winnipeg #Manitoba

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The Manitoba Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce The Dave 2026 longlist! (in random order) The Wound A Closer Inspection Mourning Rites Clocking In Celebrity Your Very Own Ghost Maritaca Thirty Minutes Waterton Charley The Snare of aen Kaanookaat The Lightness #fictioncontest

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The Writers' Union of Canada Press Release Canadian Publishers, Authors, and Booksellers Call for Nova Scotia to Reinstate Funding for Publishers Read more here: writersunion.ca/news/canadia...

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Canadian Publishers, Authors, and Booksellers Call for Nova Scotia to Reinstate Funding for Publishers | The Writers' Union of Canada

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The 2026 WIBAs ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! For full competition details and terms, and to submit your self-published book, please visit their website: www.independentbookawards.ca Entries for the 2026 awards are open from March 1 to April 30, 2026.

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The deadline for the Rabindranath Tagore Poetry Competition has been extended to March 23rd! mbwriters.ca/programs/rab... #Tagorepoetry #poetry #competition #Manitoba #poets

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

International Women’s Day – observed every year on March 8 – is a time the Manitoba Writers’ Guild takes to honour women’s historical and enduring fight for equality and liberation throughout the years. mbwriters.ca/internationa... #internationalwomensday #writers #authors #poets #writingcommunity

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Get Involved: Join the Dream Team The Dream Team for Resource Development and Fundraising welcomes writers who enjoy sharing ideas and solving challenges. Contact the Resource Development and Fundraising Chair at mwgrdf1981@gmail.com. #MWG #Manitoba #volunteer #writer #author #writingcommunity

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Manitoba Writers' Guild Rants & Ramblings is this Thursday! Email MWGEvents@gmail.com now to get the Zoom link to join. Rants & Ramblings is open to writers of all experience levels and genres. Membership in the Guild is not required. #writer #author #coffeehousechat #chat #writingcommunity

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

David Yerex Williamson placed Runner-Up for SubTerrain's Lush Triumphant Poetry Award for 2025. His poem suite, Ghosts Your Heart Learn to Hear, will appear in SubTerrain's Spring Edition, 2026 (Vol. 103). www.subterrain.ca/contest-lush... #poetryaward #poetry #SubTerrain #LushLiteraryAwards

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Submit now for the Rabindranath Tagore Poetry Competition. The contest it open to Manitoba residents. Guild membership is not required. mbwriters.ca/programs/rab... #poetrycompetition #poetry #author #Manitoba

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Rabindranath Tagore Poetry Competition - Manitoba Writers' Guild

Read this year's winning poems below.

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Submissions for our book launch program are still open! Submit by February 15th to have your launch with the Manitoba Writers' Guild. mbwriters.ca/programs/boo... #booklaunch #MWG #Manitoba #authors

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The submission deadline for the 4th Dave Williamson Short Story Competition has been extended to Feb 22nd! mbwriters.ca/programs/sho... #shortstory #contest #Canada #Canadian #authors #writers

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Time is running out on our 4th Dave Williamson Short Story Competition! Don't miss the chance to win cash and publication in our anthology! mbwriters.ca/programs/sho... #shortstory #competition open to all #Canadian #fiction #authors

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

The Sheldon Oberman Mentorship Program reception is Sunday, February 22nd. RSVP by Friday, February 20 at hzaidman@gmail.com #MWG #Manitoba #Winnipeg #author #mentorship #reception

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Manitoba Children's Museum is organizing their I Love to Read (ILTR) Month programming at the Museum catered for kids aged 3-9. Local children's authors interested in doing a reading at the Children's Museum can reach out to: SUPROVA HUCKABY at shuckaby@childrensmuseum.com | 204.924.4006

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The Manitoba Writers' Guild Spring Book Launch series is open to submissions Jan 15th to Feb 15th! You can find details here mbwriters.ca/programs/boo... #booklaunch #Manitoba #author #writer #publishing #books

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The 2026 Rabindranath Tagore Poetry Competition opens January 5th! We look forward to seeing your poetry submissions. For more details visit mbwriters.ca/programs/rab... #poetry #contest #writingcontest #Manitoba #poets #submissioncall

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Don't miss out on the chance to win The Dave! Submissions closed February 15th. $25 per entry. Early bird price of $20 per entry closes January 15th! Get more details and submit here: mbwriters.ca/programs/sho... #TheDave #shortstory #writing #contest #Manitoba #Canada #author #fiction

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Get your muse warmed up, The Dave is OPEN! The Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition opens today! Check our our website for details. mbwriters.ca/programs/sho... #TheDave #Shortstory #writing #contest #Canada #Manitoba #Winnipeg #fiction #author

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

November became the traditional novel writing month. If you haven't seen our article on this and are looking for alternatives to the defunct NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) you can find it here: mbwriters.ca/novel-writin... #writers #author #NaNoWriMo #NovelWritingMonth #writingchallenges

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Don't miss MWG Member Michael McMullen's upcoming events for his new book Leaving Lisa. Indigo St. Vital on Saturday, November 4th at 2 PM. Portage La Prairie November 5th at 6:30 pm.

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

If you know any young writers ages 16-19 this looks like a great workshop for them! Saturday, October 18th, 11 am-3pm. Deadline to register: October 13, 2025 Find details here: www.prairiefire.ca/workshop-ale... #youngwriters #Manitoba #Winnipeg #writingworkshop

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Come join us on October 8th to listen as Cheryl Parisien reads from her new book, The Unweaving, and ask questions about her writing. Email MWGEvents2022@gmail.com to request the Zoom invitation. www.facebook.com/events/11514... #bookchat #Manitoba #author #bookcommunity #bookish #amreading

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT WRITING RANTS AND RAMBLINGS THURSDAY (FREE). Email MWGEvents2022@gmail.com to get the Zoom link. Rants & Ramblings is a casual (virtual) coffeeshop chat for writers of all levels in all genres. #writing #author #Manitobanauthor #authorchat #chat #coffeechat

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Annick Press is now accepting applications for the 2025–26 mentorship! The deadline to submit your application is September 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM, EST. Keep reading for eligibility criteria and information on how to apply. www.annickpress.com/Submission-G...

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Don't miss tomorrow's The Land and Labour Poetry Collective Book Launch of their book: i’ll get right on it: Poems on Working Life in the Climate Crisis! Saturday Sep 27, 2025, 7:00 pm - Grant Park in the Atrium | Streaming on YouTube, Winnipeg www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-18794/...

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Join Plume Winnipeg's Thin Air workshop this Saturday. Jo-Ann Roberts, who is a former CBC host, is giving a workshop titled: “Book Talk: The Secret to Great Interviews about Your Book”. Pre-registration is required, and it is PWYC. www.eventbrite.ca/e/writer-stu...

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

If you know any young writers ages 16-19 this looks like a great workshop for them!

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Don't miss Plume Winnipeg's Thin Air festival event this weekend: Writer Studio with Daniel Maluka! www.facebook.com/events/66511... #author #writer #writingstudio #thinair #event #Winnipeg #Manitoba

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Be sure to join or renew your membership before Aug 19 to vote at the AGM. (60 days before AGM.) Join or renew at: mbwriters.ca/membership/b... If you need to reset your password, check your spam folder if you don't receive the password reset email. #Membership #MWG #Manitoba #writer #author

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

It's time to renew your MWG membership! Our membership year runs July 1 to June 30. Renew here: mbwriters.ca/join #MWG #Manitoba #author #writer #membership

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Last chance to sign up for our virtual Book Chat tonight at 7 pm! Our Featured Author is Ron Romanowski, author of 10,000 Dancers Working off Broadway. To receive the Zoom information to attend this event, please email MWGEvents2022@gmail.com. #bookchat #author #Manitoba

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Twice a year, the Manitoba Writers' Guild hosts book launches for our members' books. Join or renew now for the 2025-26 membership year to take advantage of our next book launch season. mbwriters.ca/join #MWG #Manitoba #author #writer #membership #booklaunch

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

New Perk for Members! Promote your work on our Publications page: mbwriters.ca/membership/p... Join or renew now for the 2025-26 membership year. Membership runs July to June. mbwriters.ca/join #MWG #Manitoba #author #writer #membership #publications

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Did you know MWG members can have their author profile on our website? This is free author promotion for members. Join or renew now for the 2025-26 membership year. mbwriters.ca/join #MWG #Manitoba #author #writer #membership #authorprofile

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Join us for our monthly BIPOC Critique Circle. This is a free benefit for Manitoba Writers' Guild members. mbwriters.ca/programs/cri... #MWG #Manitoba #BIPOC #writer #author #Critique #group

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

New this year! We now have digital membership cards! Renew or join now for the 2025-2026 membership year. Our membership year runs July to June. mbwriters.ca/join #MWG #Manitoba #writer #author #membership

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It's time to renew your MWG membership! Our membership year runs July 1 to June 30. Renew here: mbwriters.ca/join #MWG #Manitoba #author #writer #membership

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Last chance to register for the MWG Rabindranath Tagore Poetry Competition Awards Ceremony & Poetry Reading on June 6th! www.cognitoforms.com/ManitobaWrit... #MWG #Manitoba #Tagore #poetry #award #ceremony in #Winnipeg

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The 3rd Annual Dave Williamson Short Story Competition Shortlist Has Been Announced! mbwriters.ca/announcing-t... #MWG #shortstory #competition #shortlist #Canada

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

The 3rd Annual Dave Williamson Short Story Competition Longlist Has Been Announced! We are thrilled to announce the longlist for this year's David Williamson short story competition (aka "The Dave"). See details at mbwriters.ca/the-dave-lon... #Shortstory #competition #Manitoba #Canada #authors

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Manitoba Writers' Guild @mbwritersguild.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Don't miss out on the Tagore! The deadline for submissions to the Rabindranath Tagore poetry competition has been extended to April 14th. The Tagore is open to all #Manitoba #poets mbwriters.ca/poetry #MWG #Tagore #poetry #Canada #writingcontest #writer #author

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