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Words in the Park Book Fair & Sale
The Writers Foundation of Strathcona County (WFSC) celebrates their 20th anniversary in 2025 and is proud to again host our fall signature event--Words in the Park ~ Author Fair & Book Sale. This is their 18th Words in the Park event and everyone is invited to this free family fun event promoting literacy and literature. The WFSC will be launching its 3rd writing prompt anthology with work written by members of the WFSC in response to their call for submissions…
Find out more »CAA BC CHAPTER – How I (Happily) Got My Book Published
Join novelists and CAA members Jane Callen (Bernini's Elephant) and Stefan Charles (Treasure at Sea Bird Point) as they share the "happily ever after" of their book journeys! They'll discuss: The emotional highs (and lows!) of finishing a manuscript. Getting a book to market and the path they chose. Tips for finding your writing community and publisher. If you've ever dreamed of seeing your name on a book cover, this is the motivational push you need! Register at November 4th…
Find out more »CAA NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION CHAPTER: The Real Art of Writing Haiku
Join Claudia Radmore to learn more about how to write haiku. In our time and place is about more than syllables. In this workshop, we will learn about the ancient Japanese art to help us understand, and then we will move forward with new approaches to write our own haiku based on prompts. Haiku is not easy to write well, but you will leave with new information and perhaps with some poems you are happy with. Contact Arlene Smith at…
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CAA TORONTO CHAPTER – Worldbuilding Workshop
This Worldbuilding Workshop is a hands-on seminar that helps writers quickly create immersive, believable settings without getting lost in endless details. Using the three key pillars—Place, People, and Problems—participants will learn how to shape a world that feels alive and supports their story. Through guided prompts and quick writing exercises, you will build a vivid setting in under an hour. By the end, every writer will leave with a strong foundation and practical tools to expand your written world further. Join…
Find out more »2025 Editors Canada Professional Certification Exams
Registration closes on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., ET. Do you have several years of experience as an editor? Have you already achieved a high level of expertise? Get the recognition you deserve. Register now for Editors Canada's 2025 Professional Certification exams in Proofreading and Structural Editing. By passing one of the 2025 professional certification exams, you will be recognized as a Certified Proofreader or Certified Structural Editor. If you're pursuing the full certification of Certified Professional Editor…
Find out more »CAA BC CHAPTER – Winter Social
This year's Winter Social will again be held at The Old Spaghetti Factory in New Westminster. We have a confirmed reservation for 25. Register now at https://airtable.com/appNbW5S7vySVRm4G/pagOb2QAFkqxLGXay/form.
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Fred Kerner Book Award 2025 Winner Announcement
Free for all, and all are welcome! Registration is required. Register HERE. Via Zoom. 2:30 pm NT / 2:00 pm AT / 1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT / 11:00 am MT / 10:00 am PT Join Canadian Authors for a cozy afternoon of author readings, followed by the announcement of the 2025 CAA Fred Kerner Book Award winner. Hear readings from our shortlisted authors: Disembark: Stories, by Jen Currin Halfway Home: Thoughts From Midlife, by Christina Myers The Old Moon in Her…
Find out more »Writers’ Trust Storytellers Ball
Writers’ Trust events play a vital role in bringing our community together. They’re opportunities to celebrate a shared love of Canadian literature and the talented writers who bring our favourite stories to life. They shine a spotlight on the impact of our prizes and programs, showcasing the successes of the writers we support. Additionally, they applaud the ongoing generosity of literary champions like you who ensure that Canadian stories continue to flourish for generations to come. The Storytellers Ball in…
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CAA MEMBER EVENT: Authors in Deep
An evening of reading, inspiring Q & A session, and book signing with author David Becker.
Find out more »Muskoka Authors Association (MAA) Presents A Screenwriting Workshop with Geordie Sabbagh
FADE IN: The Art of Screenwriting (and the Bitterness of Writing One) $20 for MAA Members; $50 for Non-Members To register, please email your contact information and e-transfer payment to info@muskokaauthors.ca. What does it really take to turn a story into a screenplay—and survive the process with your creative soul intact? Muskoka Authors Association is thrilled to welcome filmmaker and screenwriter Geordie Sabbagh for an engaging, candid, and darkly funny workshop on the art, craft, and emotional reality of screenwriting. FADE IN: The Art…
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