Writers & Artists

Welcome to our Writers & Artists page. Here you can browse all profiles of the many writers and artists who have been involved in our mentoring programs and featured in our events series, as well as read excerpts from our annual anthology of Toronto-set stories and poetry, TOK: Writing the New Toronto. You can browse alphabetically, or visit our image gallery.

If you're a writer, check out our mentoring programs for writers, our Writer Resource Wiki and discussion forum, and our tips for new writers looking to getting started.

Recent articles in writers

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Young Writers Open Call

This article was posted in writers, youth blog, on July 27, 2011

We are excited to announce a new, one-on-one mentoring program for creative writers aged 16-25 years. The call for submissions is out now! NEW deadline is October 15, 2011. Continue reading ...
TOK: Writing the New Toronto, Book 6 reading

This article was posted in writers, events, on May 19, 2011

May 19, 6:00 p.m.
Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay Street
Drop in to Ben McNally Books after a long day at the office for a nibble and a refreshing sampling of Toronto's best and brightest writers. Continue reading ...
Launch of TOK: Writing the New Toronto, Book 6

This article was posted in writers, events, on April 20, 2011

April 20, 6:00 p.m.
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
Diaspora Dialogues launches the sixth book in its TOK: Writing the New Toronto anthology series, with readings and a lively panel discussion from emerging and established writers, including Rishma Dunlop, David Layton, Karen Connelly and more. Continue reading ...
Friday Nights with Diaspora Dialogues (Keep Toronto Reading)

This article was posted in writers, events, on April 8, 2011

April 8, 15 and 29, 7:00 p.m.
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street
Our popular series is back – in a new location! Join us in the Atrium at the Toronto Reference Library for our uniquely eclectic program of readings and performances. Continue reading ...
The Beat Goes On

This article was posted in writers, events, on February 13, 2011

Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 2:30 p.m.
As part of Black History Month, Diaspora Dialogues presents Andrew Moodie, Mahlikah Awe:ri and Donna-Michelle St Bernard as they weave spoken word, music and drama together to explore historical and artistic evolutions, followed by a lively moderated conversation with CBC’s Garvia Bailey. Continue reading ...