More Than a Writing Community
The Word Guild was born from a simple realization: writers need other writers. Today, our Christian writers community connects people across Canada through friendship, prayer, writing groups, regional gatherings, and shared encouragement.
Born Out of a Need for Connection
In June 2001, a group of volunteers helping organize the God Uses Ink writing conference received some disappointing news: the beloved conference was being discontinued.
The conferences had been started by Brian Stiller, then editor of Faith Today, to help develop Canadian writers for the magazine. After several years, the organizers were ready to move on, and the future of the conference was uncertain.
But between sessions, the conversations continued. One writer put into words what many were feeling:
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This is my connection to other Christian writers. Isn’t there something we could do to keep it going?
That question sparked a year of discussion, prayer, planning and action—and ultimately led to the formation of The Word Guild, which became the new sponsoring organization for the conference that evolved into Write Canada.
From the beginning, community wasn’t an extra. It was the reason The Word Guild came to be.
Find Your Community
Pray Together
Connect with writers who understand your calling and can encourage you through prayer.
Write Together
Join a writing group to build relationships, stay accountable and receive constructive feedback.
Connect Locally
Find a regional group or workshop and meet fellow writers in your area.
Support One Another
Build relationships that can grow into friendships, collaborations, encouragement and lasting support.
The Word Guild supports members who want to create these opportunities, whether through regional events, writing groups or other gatherings.
Upcoming Events
Breaking out of Writing Block
With Maggie K. Black
Date/Time
Writing As A Spiritual Journey
A half day workshop with April Yamasaki
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Community Doesn’t Just Happen
Building meaningful relationships takes intention. It means reaching out, showing up and making space for others.
But that’s part of who we are.
