Canadian Writing Groups
We found an excellent directory on CBC News that listed writing groups across Canada. We updated the links and have provided a quick method for you to reach out to writing groups in your area. Be sure to also check out your local public library for writing groups.
If you are a member of a writing group not listed here, there is a link in the article to be included in their next update. Please let us know too, so we can add your group here.
British Columbia
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art
- What: An inclusive set of programs and writers' workshops
- Where: Vancouver, B.C.
- Who: Writers of all ages
Comox Valley Writers Society
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art
- What: Supports writers in the development of their craft. General meetings monthly, small writing critique groups, monthly Prose and Poetry at the Courtenay Library, and annual community outreach literary event – the North Island Writers Conference.
- Where: Courtenay, BC
- Who: Writers of all ages
Kelowna Writers' Group
Christianne's Lyceum of Literature and Art
Kelowna Writers' Group
- What: Writers meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Kelowna library.
- Where: Kelowna, B.C.
- Who: Writers of all genres
New West Writers
Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
Kelowna Writers' Group
- What: Writing critique group
- Where: New Westminster, B.C.
- Who: Writers of all genres
Sooke Writers' Collective
Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
- What: A writers group offering support, feedback, an annual anthology, workshops and mini-retreats.
- Where: Sooke, B.C.
- Who: Writers of all levels and genres
Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society
- What: An inclusive group of writers and editors that meets monthly and has community-minded projects.
- Where: A combination of Zoom and various venues on Sunshine Coast, B.C.
- Who: Writers and editors of all levels of experience, and ethnicities and is inclusive of the LGBTQ2 community
Vernon Critique Group
British Columbia Association of Travel Writers
Victoria Writers' Society
- What: A group of fiction writers offering critique and feedback on each other's work on the third Saturday of each month.
- Where: Vernon, B.C.
- Who: Fiction writers
Victoria Writers' Society
British Columbia Association of Travel Writers
Victoria Writers' Society
- What: Participate in small, informal groups where writers present their works in progress and receive critical feedback. There are currently groups focused on short stories, novels, general fiction and creative nonfiction.
- Where: Victoria, B.C.
- Who: Members of the Victoria Writers' Society
British Columbia Association of Travel Writers
British Columbia Association of Travel Writers
British Columbia Association of Travel Writers
- What: A group for B.C. travel journalists and writers
- Where: British Columbia
- Who: Meetups are open to the public
The Grind Writers' Group
Heart & Mind Writing Group
British Columbia Association of Travel Writers
- What: Writers of all levels and genres
- Where: Vancouver, B.C.
- Who: General public
Heart & Mind Writing Group
Heart & Mind Writing Group
Heart & Mind Writing Group
- What: Writers of all levels and genres
- Where: Sicamous, B.C.
- Who: General public
Alberta
Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
Imaginative Fiction Writers Association
Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
- What: Community of emerging writers of all ages
- Where: Calgary, Alta.
- Who: General public
Edmonton Writers' Group
Imaginative Fiction Writers Association
Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
- What: Informal group of aspiring and published writers
- Where: Edmonton, Alta.
- Who: General public
Imaginative Fiction Writers Association
Imaginative Fiction Writers Association
Imaginative Fiction Writers Association
- What: Critique of written work, marketing advice, writing games and exercises
- Where: Calgary, Alta.
- Who: Members of the Imaginative Fiction Writer's Association
Parkland Poets
Strathcona County Writers
Imaginative Fiction Writers Association
- What: Community of poets who share their work
- Where: Stony Plain, Alta.
- Who: General public
Strathcona County Writers
Strathcona County Writers
Strathcona County Writers
- What: Writers of all levels and genres
- Where: Strathcona County, Alta.
- Who: General public
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Writers Guild
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: Saskatchewan
- Who: Members
Manitoba
Brandon Writers' Collective
Brandon Writers' Collective
Brandon Writers' Collective
- What: Writing group for all genres
- Where: Brandon, Man.
- Who: General public
Interlake Writers Guild
Brandon Writers' Collective
Brandon Writers' Collective
- What: Writing group for all genres
- Where: Selkirk, Man.
- Who: General public
Manitoba Writers' Guild
Brandon Writers' Collective
Manitoba Writers' Guild
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: Manitoba
- Who: Workshops are open to both members and the general public
Ontario
Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)
Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)
Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)
- What: Programs, activities, and services that empower and support immigrant writers in their journeys. Our mission is to encourage immigrants to express themselves through writing.
- Where: Toronto, Ont.
- Who: Canadian immigrant writers
InkWell Workshops
Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)
Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)
- What: Drop-in creative writing workshops
- Where: Toronto, Ont.
- Who: Adults with mental health and addiction issues
Firefly Creative Writing
Immigrant Writers Association (IWA)
Firefly Creative Writing
- What: Writing workshops, coaching and retreats
- Where: Toronto, Ont.
- Who: General public
KW Writer's Alliance
Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW)
Firefly Creative Writing
- What: Organization helping to connect and develop writers of all genres
- Where: Waterloo, Ont.
- Who: General public
London Writers Society
Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW)
Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW)
- What: Organization helping to connect and develop writers of all genres
- Where: London, Ont.
- Who: General public
Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW)
Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW)
Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW)
- What: A gathering place for people with a passion for weaving fiction and non-fiction stories, writing poetry and plays and stringing words together in a variety of other formats.
- Where: Ottawa, Ont.
- Who: Adult writers
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective
Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective
- What: queer-positive, sexually diverse group for all levels
- Where: Toronto, Ont.
- Who: General public
Sudbury Writers' Guild
Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective
- What: Community-based writing group for all levels and genres
- Where: Sudbury, Ont.
- Who: General public
Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
- What: Group group for science fiction and fantasy writers
- Where: Toronto, Ont.
- Who: General public
Toronto Writers Collective
Writers' Community of Durham Region
Toronto Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
- What: Free writing workshops for underserved communities
- Where: Toronto, Ont.
- Who: Adult writers
Writers' Community of Durham Region
Writers' Community of Durham Region
Writers' Community of Durham Region
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: Durham Region
- Who: Workshops are open to members and the general public
Writer's Community of York Region
Writers' Community of Durham Region
Writers' Community of Durham Region
- What: A collective of local authors, poets and industry professionals who endeavour to build a supportive and encouraging framework for writers and their craft.
- Where: All communities and localities within the York Region.
- Who: WCYR members and registered members of the general public.
Quebec
Quebec Writers' Federation
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: Montreal, Que.
- Who: Workshops are open to members and the general public
New Brunswick
Writers' Federation of New Brunswick
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: New Brunswick
- Who: Members
Prince Edward Island
PEI Writers' Guild
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: P.E.I.
- Who: Workshops are open to members and the general public
Nova Scotia
Evergreen Writers Group
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
- What: Creative writing group comprised of poets, short story writers, novelists, and playwrights
- Where: Dartmouth, N.S.
- Who: General public
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: Nova Scotia
- Who: Members
Yarmouth Write Away Group
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
Yarmouth Write Away Group
- What: Monthly writing group that welcomes all genres.
- Where: Yarmouth, N.S.
- Who: General public
Newfoundland & Labrador
WritersNL
- What: Professional organization that offers development and workshops for all genres
- Where: Newfoundland & Labrador
- Who: Members
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