Writing Prompt #1
Dreamers Creative Writing Prompts: Writing Prompt #1
Here is a writing prompt, a set of seven questions that I was given at the start of my Writing the Self class Read More »Writing Prompt #1
Dreamers Reading Room
What is Flash Fiction?
What is Flash Fiction? Plus, 6 Places to Submit Flash Fiction! What is Flash Fiction? Flash fiction is defined as very short fiction, usually less than 1000 words. In some cases, less than 500, 300 or even 100 words. Sometimes people call it “short short story” or “micro-fiction.” Other names include postcard story, fast fiction, or minute fiction. I once… Read More »What is Flash Fiction?
15 Canadian Creative Nonfiction Contests
Are you a writer of creative nonfiction?
Here are 15 publications in Canada that offer creative nonfiction contests throughout the year. Read More »15 Canadian Creative Nonfiction Contests
Writing to Find Yourself – Writers Workshop
Join Kat McNichol of Dreamers Creative Writing at the University of Guelph!
Attend Kat’s writing workshop at the University of Guelph Writers Workshop. Read More »Writing to Find Yourself – Writers Workshop
How to Promote a Book or Anthology
Promoting a Book, Promoting an Anthology.
I’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of marketing activities for promoting a book or promoting an anthology. Read More »How to Promote a Book or Anthology
Firefly Creative Writing: Workshops and Retreats
Firefly Creative Writing is an intimate little writing business based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This wonderful company is close to my heart. Read More »Firefly Creative Writing: Workshops and Retreats
Online Master’s Degree in Creative Writing
Creative Writing Major: Are you looking for a graduate level Master’s Degree in Creative Writing you can take online? Read about three of my Canadian favourites!
Canadian Creative Writing PhD
There are many Creative Writing PhD programs in Europe, and approximately thirty in the United States, but there are only two in Canada.Read More »Canadian Creative Writing PhD
Why Therapeutic Writing?
Why Therapeutic Writing – by Kat McNichol – December 29, 2017. The study of therapeutic writing, also known as writing for wellness, expressive writing and developmental creative writing, has only lately arisen as a significant area of study. Despite it’s late arrival, research in the field quickly demonstrated that writing has positive health benefits (Pennebaker 164; Baikie and Wilhelm 338;… Read More »Why Therapeutic Writing?