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2024 OTW Books Author Convention and Book Signing
The 2024 convention will be held at the Country Inn & Suites in Calgary, Alberta. The hotel has generously offered attendees a group rate. Guests staying at the hotel will receive a hot breakfast in the morning. The conference portion of the convention will commence at 11:00 am on Friday, October 4. There is an exceptional roster of industry professionals and other valuable speakers lined up to share their insights and expertise with attendees. A nice lunch will be provided…
Find out more »Victoria Festival of Authors
Welcome to Victoria Festival of Authors, Vancouver Island’s largest, and liveliest, celebration of books and book lovers. For eight years, VFA has hosted authors from across Canada, and you're welcome you to join for a celebration of reading and writing. This is the ninth annual festival, and, as with last year, this one will be a hybrid, offering in-person programming of regional authors, most offered by livestream for those viewing from home, as well as virtual programming of authors from…
Find out more »Whistler Writers Festival
This is an annual event in Whistler, started by The Whistler Writing Society (TWWS) in 2002. It is a multi-venue, multi-artist, multi-day event. It involves over half of WWS’ volunteer and financial resources. 1500+ guests have been welcomed each year. The festival includes a masterclass workshop series for new and emerging writers on various topics of craft (e.g.: fiction, non-fiction, children’s & YA and more), reading events and panel discussions for the general public, and a Literary Cabaret combining music and…
Find out more »Surrey International Writers Conference
The Surrey International Writers' Conference is the most comprehensive professional development conference of its kind in Canada. SiWC offers writers in all genres — from beginners to experts — the opportunity to hone their craft with in-person, hybrid, or online-only format. This Day We Write!
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CAA BC CHAPTER EVENT – Open Mic: Your Life in 200 Words!
It’s our last open mic of the year! Readings will be 5 - 6 minutes per person. In 200 words, you will tell us: What are your major accomplishments, things you are proud to have done? What are your major failures or disappointments? What are you very sorry to have done or not done? Were you an early bloomer or a late bloomer? Have you ever had to run from anything? What key lessons has life taught you? Have you…
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CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – November Virtual Write-in!
FREE and open to all via Zoom. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtce-sqjMqGNd0PQ6SJIEKuqVOUePhQ-t4#/registration. After registering on zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Canadian Authors–Toronto President JF Garrard and other execs will host this Write-In Event. Members, nonmembers, and all fellow writers who want to set aside some time to write are free to join. The purpose of this event is to either kickstart writing projects or to continue them. The breakdown for this event is as follows:…
Find out more »Measha Brueggergosman-Lee: Zombie Blizzard – A new song cycle by Aaron Davis & Margaret Atwood
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, the Hannaford Street Silver Band, and the Aaron Davis Trio bring to life composer Davis’s Zombie Blizzard, a song cycle of seven concert arias for voice, jazz trio, and brass orchestra, based on Margaret Atwood’s 2020 book of poetry, Dearly. Tickets start at $21.
Find out more »CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – New Year Open Mic
All are welcome to this free event, but pre-registration is required. Online via Zoom. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pXLVDeu4RiGfRXHblN1pJQ. Get a head start on those new year’s writing resolutions. Whether you have a work of fiction, non-fiction or poetry, all are welcome to share their published piece or work-in-progress. Each person will read for four minutes. To reserve your spot as a reader, please email CAA–Toronto branch President at hellojfgarrard.com, with the subject line “Jan 2025 open mic and name”. Let’s celebrate a…
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