Manitoba Writers' Guild

Congratulations to Guild member MaryLou Driedger, whose novel Lost on the Prairie has been nominated for two awards: Manitoba Book Awards’ Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book and the 2023 MYRCA Sundogs Award.   https://www.instagram.com/p/CeW9qAzLbIx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you want to write for children and are looking to know more about it, you won't want to miss this workshop.   WRITING FOR CHILDREN WORKSHOP WITH SUSAN ROCAN Sunday, June 5, 2022, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT For more details, email [email protected] This workshop is both in person and on Zoom, so anyone can participate from anywhere. #writing #workshop  #childrensbooks #manitoba #manitobanauthor #MWG https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMXifUOu3S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Book Chat with Harriet Zaidman Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 7 PM on Zoom. We will be featuring Harriet Zaidman, whose book, Second Chances, was just nominated for the 2023 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Northern Lights Award at our next Book Chat. To join us, please email the Guild at [email protected] to receive the Zoom instructions. #books #youngreaders #bookchat #reading #MWG #canadianauthor #Manitobanauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/CeGygnUgcQC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT WRITING RANTS AND RAMBLINGS THURSDAY JUNE 2ND. Rants & Ramblings is a casual (currently virtual) coffeeshop chat for writers of all levels from aspiring to established in all genres. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, or other beverage of choice, a snack, kick your feet up, and join us for a casual discussion on writing and being a writer. The next Virtual Writing Rants and Ramblings is Thursday, Junel 2nd at 7PM on Zoom - and it's free to all! #writing #author #Manitobanauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd_71UGASIW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A rainy day like today seems like a great day for journaling. Get your Manitoba Writers' Guild journal here: https://www.mbwriter.mb.ca/journal/ A journal created by writers for writers. #supportlocal #buylocal #manitobanauthor #authors #writing #journaling https://www.instagram.com/p/CdtRbiwrler/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our next Virtual Writers Circle critique group with David Cramer and Andy Dutfield is Wednesday, May 25th. This is free for Manitoba Writers' Guild members. Email for details: [email protected] #manitobanauthor #authors #MWG #manitoba #author https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdqn9-0rScp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Join our new Manitoba Writers' Guild Youth Writing Circle. Meetings are held monthly on Zoom, the third Sunday each month at 4pm. Email for details: [email protected] #author #youngauthors #youthgroup #Manitobanauthor #Canadianauthor #writer #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdi6pR4LxvF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

BOOK CHAT   Our book chats are held at 7 pm on the second Wednesday each month. Featured members read from their book and participate in a Q & A. Whether you have a new release coming out, won an award for your book, or have an upcoming event, this is an excellent way to promote it. Guild members who would like to be featured in our Book Chat or Kids Book Chat can email the Guild office for details. Email: [email protected] Use subject line: BOOK CHAT  #manitobanauthor #bookchat #books #author https://www.instagram.com/p/CdQqTl-g6Ve/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

April 30th is Canadian Independent Bookstore day! Our partner @mcnallyrobinson invites you to join them online or in store to celebrate. For details visit: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/editorial-6060/Canadian-Independent-Bookstore-Day-2022#.YmcZSydyZ3d #books #author #amreading https://www.instagram.com/p/CcyjsEdghll/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Book Chat with Colleen Nelson Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7 PM We will be featuring Colleen Nelson, winner of the 2021 McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award for her book 'Harvey Comes Home', at our next Book Chat. To join us, please email the Guild ([email protected]) to receive the Zoom instructions. #books #childrensbooks #canadianauthor #Manitobanauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/CcFxLxCLnQ0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The next Virtual Writers Circle critique group with Danie Botha is this Tuesday, April 12th. https://fb.me/e/8ARBOHXXH #amwriting #writing #manitobanauthor https://www.instagram.com/p/CcEh89yMkwL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

JOIN US FOR WRITING RANTS AND RAMBLINGS THIS THURSDAY. Rants & Ramblings is a casual (currently virtual) coffeeshop chat for writers of all levels from aspiring to established in all genres. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, or other beverage of choice, a snack, kick your feet up, and join us for a casual discussion on writing and being a writer. The next Virtual Writing Rants and Ramblings is Thursday, April 7th at 7PM on Zoom - and it's free to all! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb7kyUAAnAc/?utm_medium=tumblr

Our next Virtual Writers Circle critique group with David Cramer and Andy Dutfield is Wednesday, March 30th. This is free for Manitoba Writers' Guild members. https://fb.me/e/1aBWPHy16 https://www.instagram.com/p/CbbJPSag26C/?utm_medium=tumblr

Register for the Manitoba Writers' Guild March 19 "Writing a Memoir" Workshop now! Limited spaces are left! To order tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-manitoba-writers-guild-14490692741 Or email [email protected] for further payment options. https://www.instagram.com/p/CbAokfprX7K/?utm_medium=tumblr

Manitoba Writers' Guild members: Join us for our next book chat with author Amber O'Reilly Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm. Email to sign up now. https://fb.me/e/4B6NH0FBg https://www.instagram.com/p/CayFLbDgTok/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join us for our virtual Rants & Ramblings casual coffeehouse chat for writers this Thursday at 7PM central standard time. https://www.instagram.com/p/CanHGmVpmTC/?utm_medium=tumblr