Want to book me to teach at your retreat, have me on your show, visit your class, or speak at your event?
July 12
Dime Stories
Reading
July 26
Perfect Books
Book Signing
September 7
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
Workshop
September 18 to 21
Kingston Writers Festival
Workshop — Sept 19
September 28
Word on the Street
Workshop
November
Date to be confirmed
Workshop
August 7 — 12, 2026
Holly Hock
5-day Retreat
Enjoy an afternoon in Prince Edward County of 5-minute stories
Writers include: Andrew Binks, Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer, Stacey Michener, Suzanne Biro, Zane Koss, Jess Posgate, David Carpenter, Kirsteen MacLeod, Sarah Selecky, C Fitton, Jane Macdonald, Zoe Whittall, plus 2 open-mic spots!
Location: 3071 County Rd 13, South Bay, Prince Edward County, ON
Writers of all experience levels! Don’t miss your chance to chat with acclaimed writing instructor and Giller Prize finalist Sarah Selecky about her brand new book on writing craft, Story is a State of Mind: Writing and the Art of Creative Curiosity.
Stop by and grab a signed copy!
Location: Perfect Books, 258A Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Reconnect with your creative curiosity in this transformative 60-minute workshop with acclaimed author and master writing coach Sarah Selecky. Learn practical techniques to bring mindfulness and presence to your writing practice, whether you're starting fresh or deepening your relationship with an existing project. Through guided exercises and freewriting prompts, you'll discover how to access a state of calm fascination that makes writing feel natural and engaging. Sarah shares key methods from her new book, Story Is a State of Mind, showing you how to integrate conscious and unconscious awareness for more authentic, interesting work. You'll generate new material while learning sustainable practices to keep your creative energy alive. This focused gathering creates space for writers to explore and connect with their innate wisdom. Leave with fresh material, reliable techniques for accessing your creativity, and a renewed sense of possibility in your writing life.
Location: David Pecaut Square, 215 King St West, Toronto, Ontario
Note: Attending is 100% free, but due to limited seats, you will need to register in advance.
Transform your writing group, conference, or classroom with Sarah’s unique blend of craft and consciousness. Drawing from Story Is a State of Mind, Sarah offers dynamic workshops and talks that help writers access their creative power with more ease, awareness, and joy.
Session options include:
Sarah brings over twenty years of teaching experience to each event, creating meaningful experiences that inspire lasting change in writers’ practices.
Contact support@sarahselecky.com to learn more.
