Welcome to Hamilton Mountain Writers’ Guild! The members of the Guild welcome and assist new and seasoned writers in the Hamilton, Ontario area. The Guild has evolved into a non-profit organization with approximately 60 local writers cared for by a Board of Directors, various sub-committees, and writing team leaders.

Hamilton Mountain Writers’ Guild is an inclusive, welcoming space for authors of all backgrounds, voices, perspectives, and experiences. We do not tolerate opinions that exclude based on ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and religion.  Hamilton Mountain Writers’ Guild maintains a place of dignity, safety, and respect for all writers.  

Beginning October 5th, 2022 we will resume in-person meetings as a Guild.  Our meeting place, the Hamilton Mountain Terryberry Library, is now open. The meetings will be open to everyone; full members, associate members and walk-ins. All are welcome.

Contact us at hmwg2021@gmail.com for more information.

Meeting time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Meeting dates: Wednesdays, bi-weekly

  • May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23

Join the meeting by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85060903980?pwd=ZEVZcTdreEViVkluZ1ZTV1ZnY0JiQT09

Our writing groups meet regularly in-person, on Zoom, or on other platforms to workshop and develop writing skills. Click here to find a team that’s right for you or contact Membership Chair Anita Joldersma at anitajoldersma@gmail.com for details.

Local writers are welcome to join!

Note: The Members page is only accessible to logged in members. Membership is granted to people who have been to our guild meetings. The Board reserves the right to deny or revoke membership as necessary.
MEMBERSHIP
Linda Brown
Christine Carleton
Professor Barry Gottlieb
Anita Joldersma
Teresa Karlinski
Terry Martens
Bob Nothnagel
Michael J. Wagstaffe

MJW is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator. His work with the authors of the children’s book “A Bedtime Prayer for Peace” won a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. Inspired by that success, he started writing children’s stories as well as some scary ones. It’s strange to some but any parent can tell you they are two sides of the same coin.

Michael Williams