NOTL Writers’ Circle was launched in March of 2013 by founding member, Hermine Steinberg, to bring together people in our community who love to write.
Our group is diverse: novices to professionals, and people from many backgrounds. This diversity and the richness of experience brings vitality to our meetings.
Being part of a writing community that supports our efforts and provides us with constructive feedback, keeps us motivated and challenged.
Our Goals:
Share information
Inspiration
Support and encouragement
Challenge each other to meet writing goals
Opportunities to learn
Have fun!
Anyone wanting to join our writing community and residing in Niagara-on-the-Lake is welcome.
In addition to our critiquing meetings, we have regular workshops and open mic sessions.
If you'd like to join us, contact our Treasurer– Richard West at rwest1564@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Watch this Space for information on Workshops and Events
Club Anthology (submissions due to info@notlwriterscircle by April 30)
Self Editing with Annamarie Kelly April 2 11:30 - 1:30 NOTL Public Library
A Fond Farewell
We're sad to announce the death of Jean Baker and Myrtle Burton, two of our founding members in the past few months. Both were founding members of our club, and workshopped their writing at our meetings.
Jean Baker was born in Leicester, England and grew up in the war years. She came to Canada in 1957 and became a teacher. Her articles were featured in newspapers and magazines. She was an excellent pianist, and a world traveller. Her novel, 'Albatross Hall' was published in 2022.
Myrtle Burton was a dual citizen of Canada and the United States. She was an avid painter, and had a career as an art teacher. Her world travels gave her many insights that were shared in her poetry, essays and art. Her novel, 'Gallimaufry: Fiction, Poetry and Reality' was published in 2019.
CONTACT US
Chair: Eileen Campbell
Communications: Arlyn Levy
Workshops: Annamarie Kelly
Website & Membership: Sharon Frayne Treasurer: Richard West Contact: rwest1564@gmail.com
Our authors at the NOTL Farmers Market - July 16
Books at the Barn December 2021
Monthly meetings 5:45 PM 2nd Tuesday of the Month in the Rotary Room NOTL Public Library
Next meeting: Tues. April 11 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM Next Workshop:
Sun. April 2 11:30 - 1:30 NOTL Public Library
Recent events:
Crafting a Successful Short Story Workshop with Sharon Frayne February
Writing Winning Short Stories Sally Basmajian January
Books at the Market NOTL Farmers' Market July 16
Effective Critiquing Workshop with Annamarie Kelly