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Canadian Independent Bookstore Day 2025
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and others come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada.
Find out more »North Shore Writers’ Association Workshop Presents Writing Picture Books with Laura Farina
The sonnet, the haiku...the picture book? In this hands-on workshop, poet and picture book writer, Laura Farina, will walk you through the conventions of the picture book, helping you find unexpected and delightful possibilities for your own work within the constraints of this form. FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
Find out more »North Shore Writers’ Association Panel: From Publishing to Publicity – How to Get Your Work Out There
Looking for help with getting your book published and into the hands of readers? Hear Lynn Duncan, Megan Williams, and Margaret MacKinnon-Cash – three industry experts in different areas – discuss what it takes to get a manuscript traditionally or self-published, and follow through to book and author publicity. FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
Find out more »In the Shadows: Unsettling Fiction with Sam Wiebe, Linda Cheng, Erica McKeen, and JJ Lee
Horror and thrillers can be an effective way for an author to unsettle the reader – but also draw them in and make the story more impactful. Join Sam Wiebe, Linda Cheng, and Erica McKeen, three authors of different genres who weave dark elements into their work, as they discuss the process of writing unsettling fiction with JJ Lee. FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
Find out more »Chelene Knight in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher
Join CBC’s Margaret Gallagher for a literary conversation with acclaimed author Chelene Knight! Chelene will speak about her latest book Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love and will do readings from both Safekeeping and Let It Go: Free Yourself from Old Beliefs and Find a New Path to Joy. FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
Find out more »FOLD presents Ian Williams in Conversation with Jael Richardson
Find Out What Award-winning Author Ian Williams Means to Say In partnership with the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), Brampton Library presents its latest Author Talks series event: an opportunity to engage with Brampton Arts Walk of Fame recipient and award-winning, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction author Ian Williams, featuring a live book reading and Q&A about his latest work, What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversation in Our Time, moderated by Jael Richardson. This free event will take place on…
Find out more »Editors Canada Webinar: Essential Proofreading Skills
Essential Proofreading Skills Member price: $60 CAD Non-member price: $100 CAD Sharon McInnis leads this Editors Canada webinar on Essential Proofreading Skills. If you’re new to proofreading or you’re an editor thinking about adding proofreading and fact-checking to your freelance services, check out Essential Proofreading Skills, presented by Sharon McInnis, CEO (Chief Error Officer) of ProofingQueen Editing. With 20+ years of freelance experience providing proofreading and fact-checking to a wide range of corporate clients, Sharon is uniquely qualified to offer…
Find out more »CAA BC CHAPTER EVENT – Celebrate Poetry Month with Us!
Featuring readings and discussions with: Kamal Parmar & Geoff Inverarity and 6 spots for guest readers April 30th at 7pm Pacific on Zoom Listen to some beautiful poetry and discussions by award winning poets Geoff Inverarity and Kamal Parmar! We’re also looking for 6 guest poets to sign up and share their poems. Readers and Listeners, please click here to get your individual Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4QoaUoFqSyK97HyploHXKg and experience a wonderful night of poetry! Readers, in addition to registering for Zoom above,…
Find out more »Ottawa International Writers Festival
Library and Archives Canada is pleased to host the spring 2025 edition of the Ottawa International Writers Festival. From May 1 to 4, Ottawa will come alive with the voices of acclaimed authors from around the world. This year’s vibrant program offers a unique opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of literature and ideas. On the agenda: readings, book signings, and more! Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fascinating realm of literature and to engage with…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER FEATURED: Montreal Launch of A Literary Harvest
Featuring CAA Member Rosanna M. Battigelli, plus Heather McGuire, Veena Gokhale, Amanda Feder, Victoria Dickenson, Decio Cusmano, Domenic Cusmano, Renee Cohen, Licia Canton, Penelope Laurence, and others. Join these authors for the book launch of A Literary Harvest: Canadian Writing About Wine and Other Libations.
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