Writers NL

08/31/2026

Attention members! The last day to submit apprentice applications for the 2026/27 Mentorship Program for Emerging Writers is this Friday, September 4 at 4pm NLT. All eligibility and submission requirements are on our website at:

https://writersnl.ca/programs-services/mentorship-program/

Successful applicants will be informed in late September and mentorship pairings will begin in October.

This is a great program for members who are serious about concentrated work on a project over time but who could also benefit from experienced guidance and coaching. Get in there!

08/26/2026

WritersNL is pleased to welcome Olivia Robinson as our new part-time Programming Assistant.

Olivia comes to us with a significant background in writing and bookselling and will act as a primary point of contact for the membership on programming and communications issues (contests, awards, newsletters, mentorship, renewals, website updates, etc.)

Please help us welcome Olivia to WritersNL.

More on Olivia:

Originally from the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Olivia Robinson (she/her) now lives in St. John’s. Her debut novel, The Blue Moth Motel, published by Breakwater Books in 2021, was a runner up for the NLCU Fresh Fish Award in 2020 and won the 2022 PEI Book Award for Fiction. Olivia completed her BA in English at the University of Prince Edward Island and her MA in English (Creative Writing) at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Questions can be directed to George Murray, Executive Director, [email protected]

08/25/2026

St. John’s, the countdown is on! The Festival of New Dance begins in ONE MONTH!
From September 23–26 , join us for four days of art and creativity!
This year we've got a packed festival for all:
- Six mainstage performances featuring artists from Newfoundland and Labrador, across Canada and beyond.
- Several dance workshops.
- Free Response Labs for writers, makers and illustrators to engage with dance through their own creative lens.
Whether you come to watch, move, make or connect, there’s something waiting for you! We’re so excited!!! Come and explore the full festival line-up and workshop offerings: https://www.neighbourhooddanceworks.com/fnd2026

08/25/2026

Attention, members! This year WritersNL is partnering with Neighbourhood Dance Works to bring writing to The Festival of New Dance: three accomplished critics who write about live performance and dance across Canada will be our writers-and-makers-in-residence and will lead a variety of workshops and discussions on the subject of responding with live art with more art. Angela Antle, Amy Bowring, Elijah Janka Martel, and Kaija Pepper will all be on hand to bring unique perspectives to the subject.

More details at the link.

https://www.neighbourhooddanceworks.com/fnd2026

If you are a WritersNL member in good standing and interested in one of the very limited number of one-on-one writing consultation spots with Kaija Pepper, email [email protected] to get your name into a draw to win a spot.

08/12/2026

Attention members: Just over 3 weeks left to apply!

Apply to work with one of six mentors in one of six genres: drama, historical fiction, non-fiction, the novel, poetry, or short stories. All at no cost to you! Read about our members as well as application requirements and eligibility rules at the link below.

https://writersnl.ca/programs-services/mentorship-program/

08/05/2026

Applications are open for our emerging writer members who would like to benefit from the guidance of a seasoned pro. This year we're offering six positions tied to genres like Drama, Historical Fiction, Non-fiction, Novels, Poetry, and Short Fiction. Visit our website at https://writersnl.ca/programs-services/mentorship-program/ to learn more about applying and to read about the amazing group of mentors we have contracted for this year. Not ready to apply this year? Tell your friends, students, colleagues, etc.

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

For eligibility and application rules, please visit https://writersnl.ca/programs-services/mentorship-program/

Attention members! Don't let the summer get away from you. The deadline for applications to the WritersNL Mentorship Program for Emerging Writers is September 4. That seems like a long time from now, but you know how short a summer can be in our province! Use these rainy days to get your applications ready and submitted now to ensure you don't rush in the last weeks. Choose from one of six mentors in six fields to help you work on your project for 5 months over the winter. Kickstart your career with the help of experts.