Drew Hayden Taylor
Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from the Curve Lake First Nations, Ontario. He has worn many hats in his career, including comedian, playwright, journalist, fiction writer, television scriptwriter,...
Island Literary Awards
The annual Island Literary Awards (ILAs) recognize the best in Island writing with cash awards from community sponsors in categories of fiction, poetry, children’s literature, and creative...
Pen & Inkling Festival Workshops
Writing Critically: A workshop with Ray Cronin Join Ray Cronin, of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, for a practical, hands-on, interactive workshop on the art of critique. Writing critically,...
"The Prince Edward Island Writers’ Guild is a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting the growth and quality of literary arts on PEI."
In fall 2011, with the support of Canada’s Cultural Capitals program, the PEI Writers’ Guild is proud to present the 2011 Pen & Inkling Festival.
Pen & Inkling Festival
As part of Charlottetown’s 2011 Cultural Capital of Canada designation, the City of Charlottetown and the PEI Writers’ Guild are pleased to offer the Pen & Inkling festival to celebrate the literary arts on Prince Edward Island and throughout Canada. From September 27– October 2nd the festival will comprise of readings, workshops, visiting authors, songwriters,[...]
Island Literary Awards
The annual Island Literary Awards (ILAs) recognize the best in Island writing with cash awards from community sponsors in categories of fiction, poetry, children’s literature, and creative nonfiction, as well as unique prizes like the long-established award for Distinguished Contribution to the Literary Arts of PEI (held by such notables as Frank Ledwell, Deirdre Kessler,[...]
Writers in Schools
The PEI Writers’ Guild arranges and pays for author visits to public schools to inspire children and teachers about the act of writing. Authors are matched with a teacher through a specific set of program guidelines developed over the years. Teachers have time to discuss and collaborate on the author’s presentation if they so desire, and sometimes writers will address specific curriculum components.
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