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Join us for our Monthly Networking Meeting (MNM) on May 9 featuring guest speaker Kim Fahner, Chair of The Writers’ Union of Canada.

We’re excited to welcome Kim to our writers’ meetup as she joins us virtually to share insights into TWUC’s member benefits and the organization’s perspective on the growing role of artificial intelligence in writing and the creative process.

Whether you’re joining us in person or online, this session offers a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in conversation about the evolving landscape of writing in a digital age.

About the Speaker

Kim Fahner lives and writes in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. She has published two chapbooks, You Must Imagine the Cold Here (Scrivener, 1997) and Fault Lines and Shatter Cones (Emergency Flash Mob Press, 2023), as well as five full books of poetry, including: braille on water (Penumbra Press, 2001), The Narcoleptic Madonna (Penumbra Press, 2012), Some Other Sky (Black Moss Press, 2017), These Wings (Pedlar Press, 2019), and Emptying the Ocean (Frontenac House, 2022). Her sixth poetry collection, The Pollination Field (Turnstone Press), was published in August 2025.

Her first novel, The Donoghue Girl (Latitude 46), was published in September 2024.

Kim was Poet Laureate for the City of Greater Sudbury from 2016-18, and is currently the Chair of The Writers’ Union of Canada

Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Date: May 09, 2026
In-person location: 201 Centre Street South, Whitby or Online Zoom

Join us for the final Monthly Network Meeting (MNM) of the season, which includes our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a talk from guest speaker Gwynn Scheltema.

Annual General Meeting (AGM): Help us reflect on another fantastic year of writing, learning, and connecting. The AGM is your opportunity to hear updates from the board, celebrate our accomplishments, and cast your vote in shaping the future of WCDR.

Guest Speaker: Gwynn Scheltema, Radio for Writers
Ever wondered how to land radio interviews or what to do once you get one? Gwynn will share practical tips on finding radio opportunities, talking about your book with confidence and clarity, and avoiding common mistakes she has seen writers make. It is a valuable session for any author looking to spread the word about their work.

As always, there will be plenty of time for questions and conversation.

Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Date: June 13, 2026
In-person location: 201 Centre Street South, Whitby or Online Zoom