Diaspora Dialogues

DD supports writers to turn their craft into a career through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to present and publish their work.

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THIS Friday & Saturday 🎭✨

DD’s Big Literary Carnival is bringing storytelling, live performances, music, poetic fortune telling, and literary magic to the Kimpton Saint George.

📍 May 22 & 23
⏰ 5:30 PM & 7 PM shows
🎟️ $25

Tickets linked in bio!

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Looking forward to this Diaspora Dialogues event in a couple weeks! @ddialogues @cormorantbooks @TRFNews @flyingbooks_to @HelenWalshBooks

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This is an introduction to the genre of romantasy where author Anuja Varghese will break down common tropes and structures, and where you will look at things like the intersections of genre elements, and much more!

Register today!
https://t.co/DDoeXjztVb

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DD invites submissions from women and/or Non-Binary Writers aged 40 and above who currently have a full or near-full draft of a manuscript. We accept novels, short story collections, creative non-fiction/memoir, works intended for young adults and poetry.

https://t.co/5HrsaaFnah

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DD, House of Anansi, Cormorant, & Flying Books (784 College St. Toronto ON) are thrilled to to host DD alumni and authors Jane Park (Inheritance) and Leslie Shimotakahara (The Breakwater) for a conversation & book signing.

FREE to attend, RSVP required: https://t.co/I7t3L5UFqL

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Happening tomorrow!

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Together we'll review the work of Black-Canadian poets like Dionne Brand and Stedmond Pardy,  as we consider this question: How does making time for poetry also make time for mindfulness and well-being?

Register today! https://t.co/kbulRcHoVY

[Diaspora Dialogues @ddialogues]

Together we'll review the work of Black-Canadian poets like Dionne Brand and Stedmond Pardy,  as we consider this question: How does making time for poetry also make time for mindfulness and well-being?

Register today! https://t.co/kbulRcHoVY

[Diaspora Dialogues @ddialogues]

Together we'll review the work of Black-Canadian poets like Dionne Brand and Stedmond Pardy,  as we consider this question: How does making time for poetry also make time for mindfulness and well-being?

Register today! https://t.co/kbulRcHoVY

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Join us for a workshop led by Matthew Dawkins that invites you to reconnect with your artistic voice, reclaim the value of your art, and show up for yourself on the page with consistency.

Register today: https://t.co/GbTdPnvM6p

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Midnight deadline to receive a 2025 tax receipt! ⏰ - https://t.co/aoPaN7GXXK

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Midnight deadline to receive a 2025 tax receipt! ⏰ - https://t.co/EcDokeaBEi

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Join panelists Antonio Michael Downing and Pamela Mordecai as they explore how writers revisit and reimagine the past—using story as a tool to preserve memory, challenge dominant narratives, and bring overlooked histories to light.

https://t.co/Rc6nkoThvJ

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DD and @ShieldsPrize are delighted to announce the renewal of The Carol Shields Prize Foundation Fellowship at Diaspora Dialogues, a $10,000 opportunity for a woman or non-binary BIPOC writer who is a refugee or new immigrant to Canada.

Learn more:
https://t.co/Das6ywRiiI

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Caribbean Literary Showcase, Call for Submissions & More! - https://t.co/TomQ9HY73N

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Join panelists Yolanda T. Marshall & Rabindranath Maharaj for a reflection on what “home” means through story. This conversation explores identity, belonging, & the ways writing connects us across distance and generations.

Visit our website to register! https://t.co/Rc6nkoThvJ

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Join poet Jayda Marley for a hands-on workshop exploring the craft of poetry and the power of language. Through writing prompts and discussion, you’ll learn how to turn emotion and experience into vivid, honest work.

Visit our website to register!
https://t.co/Rc6nkoThvJ

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This workshop is designed to help you cultivate a distinctive writing voice. It will focus on impactful language composition, authentic character development, and strategic revision techniques.

Visit our website to register for this event!
https://t.co/Rc6nkoTPlh

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Speculative poetry is on the rise. In this intro workshop, we’ll explore what makes a poem “speculative,” how to use devices to deepen those elements, and how form can shape content — plus guided writing exercises and shared resources.

https://t.co/i6lhDZvNwN

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DD presents the Canadian-Caribbean Literary Showcase, a three-day celebration of Caribbean voices shaping Canada’s literary and artistic landscape.

Join us for readings, performances, panels, and craft sessions. All events are free to attend!

https://t.co/Rc6nkoTPlh

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DD@TIFA + DD's CDN-Caribbean Literary Showcase - https://t.co/tFls5wHT7s