Welcome to Sister Writes
Since 2010, Sister Writes has built community around stories. Through creative writing workshops, public arts events, and literary magazines, we strive to empower women, provide mentorship, and inspire the community with vital stories about women’s lives.
Editing and Revision
Editing is about looking at your writing with fresh eyes, not to destroy it, but to fine tune it so that it is even better.
Five Ways to Make Writing a Priority
Dedicated time, structure, inspiration, focus, and a strong support group will enrich your writing practice.
My Experience with Anti-Black Racism
I am a woman of colour who has lived experience of anti-black racism.
Writing the Back Story
Behind all great characters is a back story that the author has written — a mini biography of that person.
About Sister Writes
Sister Writes is the annual literary magazine of the Sister Writes program. Written, published, and launched by participants every year at a public community event, each volume of Sister Writes is filled with stories about women’s experiences, plus original photography and artwork.
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Women’s Work?
Many women work a double day. This is not always recognized.
Five Ways to Make Writing a Priority
Dedicated time, structure, inspiration, focus, and a strong support group will enrich your writing practice.
We Won an Award!
A prize for our community building work.
Honour Your Truth
It’s not always easy to prioritize honesty over the imagined reader.
“If you say what’s on your mind in the language that comes from your parents and your streets and your friends, you’ll probably say something beautiful.”
“If you say what’s on your mind in the language that comes from your parents and your streets and your friends, you’ll probably say something beautiful.”