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Canadian Authors-Niagara: Identify & Focus on the Right Research to Make Your Writing Authentic
Come for a 3-hour workshop given by Susan Young, CEO Ancestry Solutions. This hands-on workshop will provide you with opportunities to: Discover the inner world of crafting accurate and engaging scenes Work with scenes from your own stock of stories that need polishing Embark on a brief journey into history and discover how to create strong and authentic historic scenes to drive your story and ensnare your readers Dissect two scenes from currently published works that got the history all…
Find out more »Authors–Toronto Virtual Café and Open Mic
As writers, we are used to cocooning. We always have tea and we rarely get bored because our brains are full of characters and quirky word combinations. So we’re probably a little better-positioned than some to ride out the current health care crisis without going squirrelly. But there are limits to how much isolation even the most introverted among us can or should have to endure. That’s why we’re taking our regularly scheduled March program meeting online, where…
Find out more »CAA/SFC Webinar: Writing for Children and Young Adults
Writing for Children and Young Adults Examine the art of writing for children and young adults. Explore research, planning, pacing your story, developing characters, connecting with the reader, choosing settings, the role of adults in children’s stories, and more. After attending this session, participants will be able to understand the fundamentals of writing for children and young adults, how to turn your ideas into stories, understand the need for outlines, planning, editing, and revision, understand the importance of research, create great…
Find out more »Canadian Authors Special General Meeting of Members
This virtual meeting is being held so that members can discuss and vote on a temporary change in membership fees. Only members in good standing may attend. For additional information, contact Anita Purcell, Executive Director, at apurcell@canadianauthors.org
Find out more »Between These Walls Virtual Book Launch
Join author Michael Newman for the official launch of his debut novel. Learn about the genesis and journey of Between These Walls. Listen to Michael read from his book. With Special guest, Wendy Gruner, author of Children of a Faraway War. Music by Adrian and Maura Newman and a performance by award-winning singer/songwriter, Jill Barber. RSVP at mnewman@boardwalkcapital.ca . Join the book launch at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86509584495?pwd=WGI3TkFxTHBFQUFFTEVuNmZtTHdLdz09 Hope to see you there!
Find out more »Muskoka Queer Film Festival Goes Virtual
Muskoka Queer Film Festival Goes Virtual Join us for the 2020 Edition of the Muskoka Queer Film Festival (MQFF) which, as a result of COVID-19, has pivoted to an on-line virtual film festival. Check out the 13 selected films here … Find out more at https://mqff.ca/ The Muskoka Queer Film Festival is a joint project of Muskoka Pride, the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce, the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, and Sanctuary Studios Inc. It`s is built on the success…
Find out more »CAA/SFC Webinar: Leveraging Your IP and Maximizing Income in a Digital World
Leveraging Your IP and Maximizing Income in a Digital World Mark Leslie Lefebvre Writers have never had more options than ever in the history of publishing. The digital marketplace has expanded opportunities for print books, eBooks, and audiobooks. But navigating the vast oceans of opportunity, determining what path is best for each particular writing project, and avoiding the treacherous seas, uncharted waters, and the industry sharks that swim these waters preying on the hopes and dreams of authors can be…
Find out more »Goosefeather Virtual Book Launch
Naomi Steinberg’s first book: Goosefeather – Once Upon a Cartographic Adventure, which catalogues her artistic journey around the world by land and sea, from the West Coast of Canada—and all the way back again. 500 hardcover, silver gilded, first edition books will be available for purchase on June 9, 2020. As part of this limited edition’s launch, Steinberg will be holding a livestream event. More information is available on www.goosefeather.ca. The book launch will be broadcast from Naomi's Facebook artist page and YouTube Channel Alma Lee, Founder and…
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