Whispering Wick

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Whispering Wick

A small, Ontario-based chapbook press with a focus on poetry and short fiction, publishing Canadian and first time authors.

Our goal is to get minorities and new authors published using the trendsetting format of chapbooks.

03/01/2022

Pancakes are one of my favourite breakfast foods to eat anytime of day. Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are my toppings of choice but, I love chocolate chips too. Sometimes, I get wild and make them with bananas and oatmeal 🥞

02/14/2022

Celebrate love in all forms today! We love you all. Tag or comment about someone you love.

02/02/2022

From the Whispering Wick family.

11/22/2021

Today! We are happy to announce the release of Rachel Small's chapbook! Link to our store in the bio

10/21/2021

Celebrate our 1st birthday with us! Stay tuned for more

10/12/2021

We are thankful for all of you ❤

06/14/2021

It's available on our website now!

06/13/2021

Part of the Whispering Wick's philosophy and vision is being an inclusive platform for Canadian writers.
We strive to hear diverse voices and stories.
Let's celebrate pride, stay safe, and remember all the beautiful souls that got us here.
In the dark times be kind to each other and lift each other up.

06/11/2021

I want to celebrate this. It's important and amazing and I'm so proud of us!
Check out our story and highlights for some grad quotes from our team.

06/08/2021

Schools out! wrote a wonderful post on our website please check it out. The link bis in the bio.
We graduated and we are so excited to be working more consistently on Whispering Wick again.

03/30/2021

Guess what?! We have a new review up on our website from
The review is of issue 5 of
Please go check it out! The link is in our bio

02/12/2021

The Whispering Wick family would like to wish everyone a happy Chinese New Year! We hope the year of the Ox is a great one!

02/04/2021

Please enjoy this incredible poetry reading by our author Rami! Dim the lights, snuggle under your blanket and chomp that popcorn!

01/28/2021

Good news everyone! Now are friends in the USA can be a part of the Whispering Wick family!

01/13/2021

We've got a new blog post! has been in reflection on publishing over the last year. Faizal is thoughtful and well written and reminds us that we are strong and resilient! The link is in the bio!

01/08/2021

A quote From Bandaid. Copies still available in our book store!

01/03/2021

Happy new year! Here is a special something to get you inspired. Our amazing author Jack Benedict put together a playlist for their short-story. Head over to our website to take a listen. While you're there stop by our Web store and pick up some handmade chapbooks!

12/31/2020

The Whispering Wick family wants to wish everyone a happy and safe new year!
This past year has been hard but we are getting through it. Remember to be kind and patient with others and yourself.
We are so grateful to have had the opportunities we've had this year. There have been stars in the darkness. Hold on to them and celebrate them. Celebrate yourself for getting through this year even if its just by a thread. You did it! We did it!

12/29/2020

Here's a sweet bonus for everyone! Our amazing poet Rami put together a playlist inspired by his work! Enjoy!
Our website has a link to listen in Spotify

12/27/2020

Im so happy to announce that, "Marooned on the Shores of Malaise" and "Bandaid" are now on sale!!

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas from the Whispering Wick family! We hope everyone has a safe and happy day

12/11/2020

The Whispering Wick family would like to wish everyone that celebrates a happy Hanukkah

12/04/2020

Let's start a riot! The amazing 's, our web content creator, new review of the Season Five Chspbook release from Gap Riot is live and its a riot!.. sorry can't pass up a bad joke.
The link to our blog is in the bio. Please check it out and support the chapbook community.

12/03/2020

Whispering Wick is our dreams coming true. I'm grateful for my team, my mentors, and the community.

11/30/2020

Our good friends at released their 4th issue and we are so excited about it! Please check it out and support other amazing Canadian publishing. Link in the bio

11/28/2020

More answers from our authors! Do you have a unique ritual or thing you do when writing? Let us know!

11/27/2020

Im so excited to officially announce our upcoming December releases!
We've been working getting these ready for you!
Pre-order dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends. I hope everyone is staying safe

11/25/2020

Our fabulous authors Grace, Rebecca and David took some time to answer some questions about their writing process.
we have more questions they answered coming.
Do you have any burning questions for our authors or team? ask them here or send us a DM and we'll answer it asap!

11/23/2020

Keep your eyes on us we have an announcement coming later this week!

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https://whisperingwick.wixsite.com/home

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