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Hey Sister, Write!

There I was. A hot summer night in Toronto, after The Meal Trans Social at the 519 (the local LGBTQ+ Community Centre). On my way back to the Transitional housing shelter that had taken me in on my darkest moment (when life throws you around a little and you find… Read more

Launch of 2.3. and 2.4

Sister Writes recently launched two new magazines Sister Writes 2.3 and 2.4 — it’s been quite the whirlwind of activity here! If you didn’t get a chance to join us at our launch on Saturday January 14,  you can also read new magazines in our archive. In the meantime, scroll down to see some… Read more

Sister Writes in the Media

“Here, tucked away in a Bloordale Village library, a group of women create a home where all voices are heard and opinions are valid. And through the scratching of pens, the flipping of pages and the quiet coughs of contemplation, they speak.” Sister Writes is the subject of a feature… Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious to learn more about Sister Writes? Wondering what the Writing Workshop is? Want to know how a typical workshop session unfolds? Need to get a print copy of our magazine? We’ve recently added an informative  “frequently asked questions” section.” We hope you’ll check it out!    

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.