Drafts. Critique. Creative company.
Inside the Workshop
A little room for words, and people who will take the time to read them. Here’s a glimpse of what we make space for.
A Sunday for verse
Poetry Sunday
Bring a poem, read someone else’s work, and stay for the conversation. Story Saturday makes room for prose, too.
November 8, 2026 · 9 a.m. Eastern
Book club: Anne Carson
Any book. Any way in. Bring a book, essay, translation or passage you’d like to talk about. All Anne Carson works are welcome.
A recent workshop event · October 18
Poetry Critique Night
Unfinished poems, thoughtful reactions and another revision. Our critique sessions give work in progress a careful reading.
Event details and joining instructions are shared inside the private workshop. Tell us about yourself and request an invitation →
Northern INK Workshop
Canadian writers and artists, come make something with us.
Our private Facebook workshop is a place to share drafts, offer constructive critique and get to know the people behind the work. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome, including author and artist Facebook Pages.
A companion to your other writing groups
Keep the groups you love for prompts, publishing advice and general discussion. Here, we make room for work in progress: Poetry Sunday, Story Saturday, online meetups, book clubs, critique sessions and occasional contests with cash prizes or coffee mugs.
Private to protect the art inside
Hidden and unsearchable, by design. Drafts, unfinished art and creative conversations stay inside the workshop so they aren’t confused with published work. Joining starts with a private invitation from our editor.
Your work remains yours. Nothing is published or shared outside the workshop without permission. Check individual publishers’ rules before submitting work you’ve shared in a group.
A few shared ground rules
Canadian members only. No AI-generated work, harassment or service vendors. We ask members to participate, offer thoughtful feedback and help keep this a welcoming working space.
Members and non-members have the same access to our free guidance, and membership has no bearing on selection for publishing projects. Looking for a free consultation? Start with Publishing.
Come write with us.
Tell us a little about yourself, what you enjoy creating, or what you’d like to know. Our editor will reply by email with the next step for joining.
You’ll need a Facebook account or an author or artist Page to participate. The group is hidden, so the website form is the way to introduce yourself.
Prefer email? Write to our editor.