Where Words Take Root

Northern INK Publishing

We’re an independent Canadian publisher bringing together writers, books, and the communities that help both grow.

Discover our books, find a place for your writing, or join the conversation in Northern INK Workshop.

Welcome. You found us.

Explore the Northern INK anthologies, from our first collection to the books taking shape now.

For the Record is open to submissions from Canada. Up to three poems, CAD $5 per entry. Deadline: March 31, 2027.

Share drafts, exchange critique, and take part in Poetry Sunday, Story Saturday, and writing prompts.

Coming November 22, 2026 · National Housing Day

Writing Poverty, Housing, and Homelessness in Canada

Poetry, prose, photography, and art from across Canada. A collection bringing attention to poverty, housing, and homelessness.

Born of Boreal Bones, our first anthology, is available now. Frenglish, Patrick Gadoury’s debut poetry collection, is coming in 2027 as our first Signature Release.

We’re still building. Meet the editor and learn what we’re working toward.

Independent publishing, a growing arts community, and original reporting from Northern Ontario.

Books, anthologies, and support for authors bringing their manuscripts to publication.

A private Canadian workshop for drafts, constructive critique and creative company. Come write with us.

Investigative reporting and perspectives from advocates and artists in Northern Ontario.

Currently at Northern INK · November 22, 2026

Poetry, prose, photography, and art from across Canada, bringing attention to poverty, housing, and homelessness. Coming on National Housing Day.

Meet our editor, discover our books, or start a conversation about what you’re creating.

Book-binding photograph: Michaela St / Unsplash.