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CAA/SFC Webinar: Going Solo: Self-Publishing Tips and Tricks for Those First Starting Out
Going Solo: Self-Publishing Tips and Tricks for Those First Starting Out Krista D. Ball This guide to self-publishing one’s work combines an up-to-date guide with tried-and-tested advice on publishing your work and finding your audience. This webinar will cover both the basics (cover design, harnessing digital retailers, editing, and formatting guidance), along with practical advice on social media, increasing visibility, and the basics of mailing lists. Cost: This Canadian Authors / SF Canada series is free due to COVID-19’s impact…
Find out more »Eden Mills Writers’ Festival – Book Club: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
EMWF In Your Own Backyard Online Series EMWF Book Club: The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel Presenter: Emily St. John Mandel, The Glass Hotel Host: Judith Pereira, The Globe and Mail’s Books Editor Presented in partnership with the Guelph Public Library. Sign up for the EMWF Book Club and enjoy conversation with fellow readers in the lead up to our main event: a live discussion between bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel, and The Globe…
Find out more »Legacy of Trees Virtual Book Launch Event
Author Nina Shoroplova is planning a week of activities from June 22–28 inclusive to promote the release of her book Legacy of Trees: Purposeful Wandering in Vancouver's Stanley Park with Heritage House. The week will begin on June 22 with a live online Facebook conversation with Bill Stephen, recently retired superintendent of urban forestry, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and author of the foreword in Nina's book. On Friday,June 26, Nina and Margaret Anne Hume, National Chair, Canadian Authors…
Find out more »Eden Mills Writers’ Festival – Kids: Sara and the Search for Normal
EMWF In Your Own Backyard Online Series EMWF Kids: Sara and the Search for Normal Presented in partnership with Wellington County Library Presenter: Wesley King For ages: 8-12 (but all book lovers welcome!) Sara’s Rules to be Normal: 1. Stop taking your pills 19. Make a friend 137. Don’t put mayonnaise on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In this prequel to the Edgar Award–winning OCDaniel, fan-favorite Sara quests…
Find out more »Eden Mills Writers’ Festival – Panel: Looking Backward, Looking Forward
EMWF In Your Own Backyard Online Series EMWF Panel: Looking Backward, Looking Forward Presenters: Shani Mootoo, Polar Vortex, John Elizabeth Stintzi, Vanishing Monuments, and Souvankham Thammavongsa, How to Pronounce Knife Host: Farzana Doctor, author of the upcoming novel, Seven Navigating the present with one foot in the past, these three new works of fiction explore the dizzying and transformative effect of memory, time, and past experiences on identity and relationships. Join Shani…
Find out more »CAA/SFC Webinar: Characterization and Character-driven Conflicts
Characterization and Character-driven Conflicts Ron Friedman Conflicts have stood at the heart of storytelling since the dawn of Humankind. Learn how the latest discoveries in brain science and human behaviour can help you grow three dimensional characters motivated by different world views in complex societies that confront each other a in a believable manner. Eliminate the BS factor. Make your conflicts shine. During this webinar, you will learn a simple psychological model that can help you as a writer to understand human behaviour…
Find out more »The Word On The Street Toronto Book & Magazine Festival – Cities Gone Viral: Assessing Canada’s Response to COVID-19
The first event in the 2020 City Imagines series considers COVID-19, its impact on communities across Canada, and the response by Canadians, our governments, and public officials. Moderator Shawn Micallef interviews author Thea Lim, writer and activist Nora Loreto and Toronto Star columnist Shree Paradkar. Presented by The Word On The Street, City Imagines explores books that shape cities. Join us online for a wide ranging series of discussions about cities and the people who shape them. The full City…
Find out more »Book Launch: Understan by Gavin Barrett
Join via Zoom as Gavin Barrett launches his new poetry collection, Understan! Gavin Barrett will be reading from his poetry collection, Understan. There will be live music, and a Q&A with Meenakshi Alimchandani. In addition, 5 winners will win one copy each of Understan. Winners will be chosen through a random draw and must have either a Canadian or United States mailing address. About the book: Across space and time, crossing continents and decades,…
Find out more »The Word On The Street Toronto Book & Magazine Festival – Fit Cities: Putting Health and Wellness on the Map
For the second event in the 2020 City Imagines series, WOTS is pleased to host a conversation with Dr. Karen K. Lee on her book Fit Cities: My Quest to Improve the World’s Health and Wellness–Including Yours. Presented by The Word On The Street, City Imagines explores books that shape cities. Join us online for a wide ranging series of discussions about cities and the people who shape them. The full City Imagines schedule can be found here. Streaming details…
Find out more »Book Launch: Fair by Ed Seaward
Join the Porcupine's Quill for an online book launch event celebrating Fair by Ed Seaward. Ed Seaward is thrilled to announce the official book launch of Fair, his novel published by The Porcupine’s Quill. Registration is required but the event is free. Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The book launch will be hosted by writer/poet Lee Parpart, who is also an editor at Iguana…
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