Writers Federation of NB

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Just a few days from the NB Book Awards.

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We are still waiting for one last judge to return results - BUT we hope to make the announcement on the winners of the NB Writing Competition before the end of the week. And we hope winners will be able to attend the literary soiree on May 29 in Saint John.

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This year's NB Book Award Legacy Award honoree is Nancy Bauer: writer, editor, publisher, arts journalist and reviewer, arts org. founder and supporter. Nancy will attend the NB Book Awards ceremony May 30 at Lily Lake Pavilion. More here: https://t.co/Ei3yaf3A08

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Did you check out yesterday's WordCraft Wednesday episode entitled Indie/DIY Publishing with Joe Mahoney? You can listen here: https://t.co/d3foU1oddX...
Is independent or DIY publishing are the best fit for your work?

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The Fiddlehead launches The Fiddlehead Issue 307 (Spring 2026) with a special virtual event on June 13th at 7:00 PM AST! To attend, email [email protected] with your name to receive the Zoom link. The event is free and open to all, with ASL interpretation.

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A free two-hour workshop with award-winning author and writing coach Nicole Breit. StoryWork is a creative practice designed to be gentle on your nervous system while helping you access the stories that matter most.
https://t.co/WTFbL3VwIz

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WordCraft podcast was nominated for the 2026 People's Choice Awards with Excellence NB and we need your vote! Voting is once per day until June 8.
If you believe in what we do we'd love your support:
https://t.co/N02UgIjo2w
#PeoplesChoiceAwards2026 #ExcellenceNB #VoteLocal

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WordCraft Wednesday is back with a Season 2 episode featuring Maria Vicente, an agent with PS Literary, who lives and works in Saint John. Check out all our great WordCraft episodes on Spotify, and subscribe, so you don't miss an episode! https://t.co/jMB5pChRhu

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WordCraft Wednesdays are back with the second half our Season 2 podcast! Today's episode features Brian Henry, writer, editor and teacher. https://t.co/4QMk3oUu1P

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WFNB member Valerie LeBlanc will host an artist talk/residency presentation and book launch on April 19 at Salle Marie-Léonie in Memramcook.
https://t.co/7vaiZMlvwf

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The NotaBle Acts Theatre Company is seeking submissions for its 25th annual provincewide playwriting competition. https://t.co/z7qB2UP2yl. Questions about the contest can be directed to [email protected] or [phone]. The contest deadline is May 1st, 2026.

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The shortlisted titles for the 2026 NB Book Awards is finally announced. Congratulations to all the authors who submitted in 2025, and congratulations to the shortlisted authors. https://t.co/6Rf1yZjl8C

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Hey, lovers of words: WFNB member Pat Carlson invites you to a reading and book signing April 9 at 7:00 pm for "In the Company of Men," at Westminster Bookmark, 88 York St., Fredericton. #artsculturenb #publicreading #booksigning #Frederictonnb #nonfiction #memoir

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Thank you to the generous sponsors and partners of the NB Writing Competition, the NB Book Awards, and WordSpring 2026!

The results are in from the judges of the 2026 NB Book Awards, and the short list will be announced soon - stay tuned!

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Readers really DO judge a book by its cover, and back covers are the focus of our last fall/winter online workshop session of the season, coming this Saturday.
https://t.co/S7XH2HQVGM
Come enjoy this jam-packed two hour workshop with Wendy Kitts.

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NB Writers and WFNB members - no more dithering over that phrase. Check your punctuation, and get your submissions in! You have until March 31 at midnight. https://t.co/mcADy4srbk

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My favourite thing about the NB Writing Competition is to contact winners by phone, and hear the delight in their voices when I tell them they've won. Hey, it might be you...if you get your submission in!
#nbwritingcompetition #nbwriters #fiction #poetry #screenplay #kidlit

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Hello, NB Writers. There are now just 15 days left to submit to the NB Writing Competition. Heading into the countdown! Please choose your category at https://t.co/mcADy4srbk, and then send your manuscript to [email protected]. The judges look forward to your entries!

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Hey, New Brunswick writers! One of our members, Zach Vanthournout, is looking for an an Inuit authenticity and sensitivity editor for his latest project. If you know someone who could help Zach out, please contact the WFNB office ([email protected]), and we'll connect you.

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NB Writers and WFNB members - there's 22 days left in the NB Writing Competition! Please get your submissions in soon. https://t.co/FyTtJOp0oG
#writingcompetition #nbwriters #shortfiction #novel #poetry #teenwriters #middlegrade #picturebooks #nonfiction #screenplay