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9th Biennial KOBZAR Book Award Virtual Ceremony
The 9th Biennial KOBZAR Book Award will be presented during a virtual ceremony to be broadcast on April 28, 2022, from the Winnipeg Art Gallery. This year’s jury, Kerry Clare (49th Shelf), Laisha Rosnau (Author and winner of the KOBZAR™ Book Award 2020), and Ben Sigurdson (Winnipeg Free Press), were very excited to include on the shortlist a novel, a graphic novel, and a book of poetry – three styles of literature as diverse as the Ukrainian Canadian experiences which…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: Literary Trivia Night with Host Grant Lawrence
The North Shore libraries are thrilled to present a virtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26 - 30. Literary Trivia Night with Host Grant Lawrence The North Shore Writers Festival presents a virtual night of literary trivia with author and CBC host Grant Lawrence! Test your mental mettle, and compete for prizes and glory. Team Captains, gather your team of 3 to 6 to compete in this in-person…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: “All the Feels” with Author and Playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu
The North Shore libraries are thrilled to present a virtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26 - 30. “All the Feels” with Author and Playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu In this session, multi-talented author and playwright Tetsuro Shigematsu will lead a lively seminar/workshop entitled “All the Feels.” You know emotions when they hit you: your eyes mist with tears, your heart aches with sorrow, and your breath quickens with desire.…
Find out more »2022 North Shore Writers Festival: An Evening with Amber Dawn moderated by Jen Sookfong Lee
The North Shore libraries are thrilled to present a virtual celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2022 North Shore Writers Festival, taking place April 26 - 30. An Evening with Amber Dawn moderated by Jen Sookfong Lee Join Jen Sookfong Lee in conversation with award-winning author Amber Dawn about her latest book, My Art Is Killing Me and Other Poems. All events are FREE but online registration is required. Learn more at www.northshorewritersfestival.com.
Find out more »Canadian Authors Association – BC: Author Talk – How to Impress a Publisher with Lynn Duncan
What does it take to make your manuscript stand out? Regardless of genre, publishers need to see how your book would fit into their list, how they could position it in the marketplace and, most importantly, how many copies they are likely to sell. This presentation will help you position your submission with these factors in mind. The first half of the session will include tips, tricks and suggested resources; the second half will be devoted to questions and answers…
Find out more »Canadian Authors Association and SF Canada Webinar: A Writer’s Guide to Making an Audiobook
In this practical overview of the steps involved in making an audiobook, professional author and broadcaster Joe Mahoney will cover the nitty gritty specifics, including what kind of equipment and preparation is required, how to go about recording audiobooks, what’s involved in editing and mastering audiobooks, and what distributors like Audible are looking for in terms of quality control. Our webinars are free until further notice. Note that space at the live event is limited; register now to save…
Find out more »Canadian Authors Association – National Capital Region: Writers’ Drop-in – Real or Fiction?
Writers can come prepared with two character profiles: one based on a real person they know, and another based on a fictional character. We will have to guess which is which! A helpful characterization exercise. Via Zoom. Register here: https://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/events/meetings/.
Find out more »Book Launch of The Other Life by Pat Connors (CAA Toronto Branch Member)
Pat Connors is launching his first full poetry collection, The Other Life, released by Mosaic Press last year, at Hirut Cafe, 2050 Danforth Avenue, on Thursday, May 19. Josie di Siascio Andrews and Stemond Pardy will also be reading.
Find out more »Writing a Children’s Book Series
Join Halifax-based children's author Jessica Scott Kerrin for an engaging presentation on how to write a book series for children! This session includes an overview of the types of series, challenges and strategies, helpful tools, how to know when to end a series, and a publisher’s insights.
Find out more »Canadian Authors Association – BC: Author Talk – Graphic Memoir with Myriam Steinberg
Graphic novels (and memoirs) push the boundaries of storytelling by using imagery to bring fantastical worlds to life. They can make historical moments accessible and display human emotions that easily get lost in translation in prose. That’s to say it’s not all superheroes and monsters: There’s a whole wide world of literary graphic novels and memoirs to explore. About Myriam Steinberg: Previously the organizer of the In the House Festival, for which she was nominated for the YWCA's Women…
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