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Canadian Authors – National Capital Region: Use Humour to Enrich Your Writing with Pierre Brault
Free virtual event via Zoom. Contact NCRadmin@canadianauthors.org to receive the invitation. Use Humour to Enrich Your Writing, with Pierre Brault No matter what type of writing you do, if you look deeply into it to search for the “funny,” unexpected insights await. Pierre Brault will draw from his experience as a playwright, actor and comedian to show how humour enriches creative work. Pierre Brault is perhaps best known for writing, performing and touring his multi-award winning solo shows with Sleeping Dog Theatre,…
Find out more »Book Launch of Sharon Lax’s short story collection, Shattered Fossils
Book Launch of Sharon Lax's short story collection, Shattered Fossils, out by Guernica Editions Sharon in conversation with Su J Sokol, author of Cycling to Asylum, Run J Run and Zee. Join for an evening of music, readings by the author and a Q&A (followed by an open mic)! Said about the book: “But, time can do that – shatter and scatter-as consciousness becomes a prism. The narratives in Shattered Fossils pay rapt attention to what mind and matter can…
Find out more »Respectful Workplaces in the Arts in Canada
Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to Respectful Workplaces? Canadian Heritage and the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) are offering Respectful Workplaces in the Arts workshops to encourage better workplace practices and behaviours. As an official trainer, the topic will be addressed through information, small group discussion, case study analysis, and engaged activities to reinforce learnings. The aim of the session is to explore how to best deal with situations that could result in harassment with the…
Find out more »Respectful Workplaces in the Arts in Canada
Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to Respectful Workplaces? Canadian Heritage and the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) are offering Respectful Workplaces in the Arts workshops to encourage better workplace practices and behaviours. As an official trainer, the topic will be addressed through information, small group discussion, case study analysis, and engaged activities to reinforce learnings. The aim of the session is to explore how to best deal with situations that could result in harassment with the…
Find out more »Canadian Authors – Metro Vancouver: Writing short fiction with KT Wagner
In 2021 there are plenty of great reasons to write short fiction. From flash fiction to novelettes, the form has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity, and it’s a path to reach readers and connect with publishers. Writing short is a way to test-drive other genres, hone your craft, and stretch your creative muscles. KT will outline a few of the techniques she uses to generate, draft and revise her short fiction. She'll also lead participants through a couple of writing…
Find out more »Respectful Workplaces in the Arts in Canada
Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to Respectful Workplaces? Canadian Heritage and the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) are offering Respectful Workplaces in the Arts workshops to encourage better workplace practices and behaviours. As an official trainer, the topic will be addressed through information, small group discussion, case study analysis, and engaged activities to reinforce learnings. The aim of the session is to explore how to best deal with situations that could result in harassment with the…
Find out more »Canadian Authors – National Capital Region: National Capital Writing Contest Awards Night
Canadian Authors – National Capital Region presents National Capital Writing Contest Awards Night Free event held at The Gallery, Trinity United, 1099 Maitland Ave., or via Zoom, or both. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm on March 12, 2021 National Capital Writing Contest Awards This year our March meeting will be held on the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Authors Association. At the meeting we will celebrate the finalists of the National Capital Writing Contest with food and drinks and…
Find out more »1st Ottawa Black Film Festival
1st OTTAWA BLACK FILM FESTIVAL opens with Ignacio Márquez’s THE SPECIAL Full Program & All Access Passes at www.OttawaBlackFilm.com March 25 - 28, 2021 | ONLINE The inaugural Ottawa Black Film Festival #OBFF21, founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and supported by Canadian Heritage, is thrilled to announce the official online program and events lineup, running March 25 – 28, 2021. Join the festival and support diversity off & on screen. #OBFF21 promises to inspire through a strong, diverse, and…
Find out more »Canadian Authors – Toronto: Tips From Across the Table, An Author-Editor Roundtable
Online via Zoom FREE for all members of Canadian Authors Association ($7 for non-members) Reserve your ticket HERE. Current CAA members can email tomembership@canadianauthors.org for the Access code that must be used to reserve your free ticket. DESCRIPTION The relationship between an author and their editor is something that can powerfully influence a piece of writing. Canadian Authors – Toronto's next program, Tips from Across the Table: An Author-Editor Roundtable on Thursday, March 25, at 7:30 pm, will open…
Find out more »Respectful Workplaces in the Arts in Canada
Do you know your legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to Respectful Workplaces? Canadian Heritage and the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) are offering Respectful Workplaces in the Arts workshops to encourage better workplace practices and behaviours. As an official trainer, the topic will be addressed through information, small group discussion, case study analysis, and engaged activities to reinforce learnings. The aim of the session is to explore how to best deal with situations that could result in harassment with the…
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