What we’re about
A positive and supportive group for science fiction and fantasy writers. We meet to share our SFF pieces and to get feedback in a constructive atmosphere, and to support each other in our development as writers.
Core group values:
Positivity. This includes being supportive and encouraging of other's work. We are here to support each other. This means giving constructive criticism, but it also means offering the kind of moral support that will help people grow as writers.
Equality. The group is non-hierarchical. Everyone's voice is equally valued, regardless of experience. The role of the organizer is not an expert. Their purpose is only timekeeper and maintaining structure.
Diversity. Diversity is an asset and an institutional strength within a writing group. We value diversity in age, gender, sexual orientation, education, cultural background, religion, experience, neurotype, and other dimensions of human identity. Everyone is equally welcomed, respected, and valued.
Our group values and structure document can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCa6ZmkGzk7oCm1eoXd4SK-FlEx0ZKAJcpD_NOIjVl0/edit?usp=sharing
Upcoming events
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IN-PERSON Saturday Meeting!
Imperial Pub, 54 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, CAWe will be meeting in the back room of the Imperial Pub, near Dundas subway station.
Feel free to bring in a piece of writing up to 2000 words for reading and critique. Please bring paper copies so that listeners can easily follow and make notes. Dedicated listeners are equally welcome. In larger groups, please be mindful of giving everyone a fair chance to speak.
Our group values and meeting structure can be found here:
https://www.torontosffwriters.com/sff-writer-rules-and-guidelinesWe ask that writers provide content warnings when necessary.
To limit the spread of diseases, we kindly ask that you stay home if you're feeling sick. We will be here every week!
**We support the hard work and effort that goes into writing fiction, and do not condone the use of AI to replace the creative process.**
And, that's everything! See you there!
24 attendees
Book Launch: Year's Best Canadian SFF Vol. 3
Bakka-Phoenix Books, 84 Harbord St, Toronto, ON, CANOTE: This event is not hosted by Toronto SFF Writers, but by Bakka-Phoenix Books and the team behind Year's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction.
Official link to Bakka-Phoenix's event page
You can reach out here with questions: stephen@kotowych.comJoin us Saturday November 8th to celebrate the release of Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Volume Three, edited by Stephen Kotowych!
Many of our members are included in this volume including:
Y.M. Pang (Michelle) - "Blood and Desert Dreams" and "Cthulhu on the Shores of Osaka"
Gillian Secord - "BUDDY RAYMOND’S NO-BULLSHIT GUIDE TO DRONE HUNTING"
R.H. Wesley (Rob) - "A World of Milk and Promises"
Shantell Powell - "Angakkuq"Y.M. Pang, Gillian Secord and R.H. Wesley will all read short excerpts from their works and then be available for signings.
Since this event overlaps with the Final Draft event, some of our members will immediately go over to the Imperial after the event is finished.
6 attendees
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Past events
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