Our monthly Open Mic is one of the PEIWG’s favourite events! Each month a full crowd of excited writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their unique writing gifts with us.

The PEI Writers’ Guild is hosting a first-of-its-kind fundraising event celebrating Island writers and we want YOU to join us!

Enjoy a pop-up cocktail bar, silent auction with writer-focused prizes, the debut of Arts Review Vol. XIV, and special guest readings from local authors. Stick around after for a PEIWG Members’ Social, a chance to connect with fellow writers and storytellers from different parts of our writing community. 100% of proceeds go towards supporting our volunteer-led organization and help us continue offering valuable programming to Island writers.

Join us for a powerful discussion on DUCKS: Two Years in the Oilsands, Kate Beaton’s award-winning graphic novel. A panel of women thinkers and writers will explore themes of gender-based violence, migratory labour, and the environment. Presented by the PEI Writers’ Guild and the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. FREE event at The Guild, March 20, 2–4 PM. Register now!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

Our monthly Open Mic is one of the PEIWG’s favourite events! Each month a full crowd of excited writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their unique writing gifts with us.

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

Join us for a virtual workshop designed to help poets refine their craft through the art of self-editing. In this session, you'll learn how to identify which lines, words, and stanzas strengthen your poem and which may need to go, as well as discover techniques for cutting excess, sharpening language, and fine-tuning your voice. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, this workshop aims to empower you to trust your instincts and hone your editing skills.

$10 - non members

$8 - PEIWG members 

$5 - youth  

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

Our monthly Open Mic is one of the PEIWG’s favourite events! Each month a full crowd of excited writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their unique writing gifts with us.

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

Our monthly Open Mic is one of the PEIWG’s favourite events! Each month a full crowd of excited writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their unique writing gifts with us.

VIOLET HOUR: PEI

Readings in support of the PEI Queer Youth Writing Club with Hideout Writer-in-Residence Christopher DiRaddo!

October 10, 2024, 7:00-8:30 PM

The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro

Featuring Christopher DiRaddo, Hayden Little, Vanessa Bradley, LJ Lawlor, Debbie Langston, and Julie Bull

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

Our Monthly Writing Group meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown).

The Writing Group aims to provide a space for writers to share and discuss their writing and to receive helpful critique and feedback. You’re welcome to come even if you don’t want to share your writing!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

Our monthly Open Mic is one of the PEIWG’s favourite events! Each month a full crowd of excited writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their unique writing gifts with us.

Join the PEI Writers' Guild during the @pridepei festival for a Writing Workshop on Saturday, July 13 during 1 - 4pm at Beaconsfield Carriage House.

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

Learn more about this event!

Our finalists have been chosen and now it’s FINALE TIME!

Join us on Thursday, June 20th @ 7:00pm at The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro for a wonderful evening to celebrate PEI writing talent.

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

Our Monthly Writing Group meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown).

The Writing Group aims to provide a space for writers to share and discuss their writing and to receive helpful critique and feedback. You’re welcome to come even if you don’t want to share your writing!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

The Poetry Club has two goals: 1) discuss poetry written by other poets that we love and 2) share and discuss one piece of poetry you have written, if you feel like sharing.

We start with a sharing of a poem that we love by other poets and discussing those poems. Then, once everyone has shared poetry they love, if anyone would like to share one of their poems and receive feedback, we will move into that. Please bring a book of poetry, a print out from a website, or any piece of poetry that you love to share with the group! Sharing your own work is optional.

If you have any work to share at the meeting, please email 1 - 2 poems to Vanessa by the Wednesday before the meeting.

Questions? Contact Vanessa Bradley, Poetry Club Coordinator, at vanessaraebradley@gmail.com.

Our monthly Open Mic is one of the PEIWG’s favourite events! Each month a full crowd of excited writers, readers, and keen ears come together to experience a one-of-a-kind evening filled with nothing but support for the courageous folks who share their unique writing gifts with us.

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

This club is for folks who LOVE poetry! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10am at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown) to discuss poetry that we love.

Our March open mic was one of our favourites to date, with so many new writers in attendance! We’re already looking forward to APRIL’s open mic and sincerely hope that you and some friends can join us.

In case you haven’t heard, new this year we’ve introduced a NEW FORMAT to the open mic:

- To encourage fresh writing and spark creativity, each month the Open Mic will feature a different THEME, accompanied by a writing prompt provided by us! Priority will be given to writers who will be reading pieces related to that monthly theme/prompt.

- We will also be reserving 2 reading spots at each event for those who are inspired in the moment and who want to get up behind the mic spontaneously. So even if you're not on the list, bring your writing, sign up the night of, and be prepared!

Our APRIL writing prompt is:

GROWTH.

We can’t wait to hear what you will come up with for the APRIL 25th Open Mic @ 7pm at The Gallery - Coffee House & Bistro.

We'd like to encourage all ages, levels, and genres of writers to sign up to read for this event, as we’d like to have as diverse of a readers’ list as possible for this growng event.

This event is free and open to all but please keep in mind that priority is given to PEIWG members for getting on the readers list. If you'd like to be one of the readers, please submit by email to OPENMIC@PEIWRITERSGUILD.COM and readers will be notified leading up to the event!

This program is for members of the PEI Writers’ Guild. To become a member click here!

Our Monthly Writing Group meets every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2pm at Bar1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown).

The Writing Group aims to provide a space for writers to share and discuss their writing and to receive helpful critique and feedback. You’re welcome to come even if you don’t want to share your writing!

Feel free to bring the following to share/receive feedback on:

• Writing with a maximum of 5 pages, doubled spaced (any kind of writing: poetry, fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction)

• An idea!

• Help with brainstorming

Please email Vanessa with your document for sharing at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE. Your writing will be sent to group members via email in advance.

Members, please join us for a virtual write-in on Zoom on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9am. We’ll gather for introductions, do our own individual writing, and come back together to debrief! Please register here and we will email you the Zoom link and calendar invitation.