50 Canadian Literary Festivals in 2024
This article offers authors, poets and readers a comprehensive guide to 50 literary festivals that celebrate Canadian literature, storytelling, and the arts.
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Enter the Place and Home Writing Contest
Submit your stories of migration and/or your sense of place, of home or lack of, and your empathy to the plight of migrants around the world.
Understanding Point-of-View in Literature
Point-of-view (POV) in literature refers to the perspective from which a story is narrated. It determines who is telling the story and how much information is available to the reader…
How to Write a Plot Twist: 6 Tips to Captivate Your Readers
A well-crafted plot twist can be the key to keeping your readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re writing a novel, screenplay, or any other form of narrative, mastering the art of the plot twist is a valuable skill.
Exploring the Wizarding World Through a Writer’s Lens: The Harry Potter Series
Discover writing insights from the Harry Potter series, exploring its world-building, character development, and narrative techniques.
Dreams are what we have left
“Days trickle like honey. Squirrels whiz and dig around drifts to find underground treasure.”
Results of the 2023 Dreamers Flash Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Dreamers Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest. There were so many incredible stories this year!
8 Essential Elements of a Story Explained
The basic elements of a story are: Setting, Character, Plot, Conflict, and Theme. More advanced elements of a story are Point-of-view, Tone and Style.
Dreamers Magazine Issue 16 Now Available
We’re pleased to announce the release of Issue 16 of the Dreamers Magazine, featuring our flash contest winners. Get your copy now!