Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia

Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia

The Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia was established in 1975 to foster creative writing and the profession of writing in Nova Scotia. They administer the Thomas Head Raddall Award, Atlantic Poetry Prize and Richardson Award, as well as providing workshops, market listings, contract advice and general business advice to their members and the general public in Nova Scotia.

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* [http://www.writers.ns.ca/ Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia]


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