Finding a Quiet Place to Stay Near Owen Sound
For writers and readers, quiet is not only about sound. It’s about space; the kind that lets your thoughts move without interruption.
Contests, Prompts, Events & Retreats
Fireside Writing Retreat
It’s simple; a set of prompts, a loose structure, and time set aside to move through it at your own pace. You can follow it closely or not at all. There’s no expectation to produce anything finished.
Last chance! Stories of Place, Home, and the Meaning of Dreaming
The deadline for the Dreamers Writing Contest on place and home is January 31. Submit a heartfelt story, poem, or essay reflecting on belonging, memory, displacement, or the meaning of home. Open internationally. $250 CAD prize and publication.
Results of the 2025 Dreamers Flash Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Dreamers Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest!
Letter to my Ex-husband’s Lawyer
At our Case Conference yesterday, you represented my ex-husband, but for a fleeting moment, I heard you advocate for me while attempting to acknowledge an injustice that caused you discomfort.
2025 Haiku Contest – The Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Dreamers Haiku Contest! Thanks to our judges, Dr. Reinekke Lengelle and Dr. Bob Fecho. Read the winning haiku…
Enter the Dreamers Flash Contest – Due Sept. 30
Submit a fiction or nonfiction story of between 300 and 1000 words for your chance to win! The winner will receive $150 CAD and a copy of the Dreamers magazine.
2025 Micro Nonfiction Story Writing Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Dreamers Micro Nonfiction Story Writing Contest, for nonfiction stories between 100-300 words.
2025 Place and Home Contest Results
Congratulations to the winners of the Dreamers 2025 Place and Home Contest, based on the theme of migration, place & home.