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Canadian Authors-Victoria: Victoria Meet and Greet & Open Mic
Come out for a chance to read your fiction or nonfiction at Victoria's prose open mic event. Sign up between 6:15 and 6:30 pm. Readings up to 5 minutes. Featured writers: Liz Bass, Kay Stewart.
Find out more »Canadian Authors-Peterborough: The Mystery Writers Craft workshop
Peterborough’s a mystery. At least it will be for one day this month. Organized by Canadian Authors - Peterborough, The Mystery Writers Craft has much to offer those who would like to write a who-done-it or are just interested in mystery novels. Two celebrated Canadian mystery authors will be making presentations on October 20. Vicki Delany will lead off with Page One Chapter One: Starting your novel with impact. Steve Burrows will talk about applying one’s passions to writing.…
Find out more »Canadian Authors-Waterloo/Wellington: How to Build Your Story: Plotting Novels and Writing Short Stories workshop
Brian Henry leads the workshop featuring guest speaker Hannah Mary McKinnon. Fee: $49 in advance, $53 at the door. For more information, please contact Brian Henry at brianhenry@sympatico.ca
Find out more »Canadian Authors-Alberta: Women Killing It: Considering Crime Fiction Traditions & Women presentation
Three acclaimed mystery authors discuss the Madonna-Whore metric of good and evil. Is the crime-reading world ready to embrace fully fleshed-out female characters as both sleuths and villains. Join us for a lively exploration of narrative voice, character perspectives, and author choices—conscious and otherwise. Author Bios J.E. Barnard Calgary author Jayne Barnard is best known for the award-winning Maddie Hatter Adventures (Tyche Books), a lighthearted and fantastical YA crime series whose most recent title is Maddie Hatter and the…
Find out more »Canadian Authors-Alberta: Crafting Crime Fiction – 3 Separate Yet Intertwined Approaches
9:30 - 10:00 Introductions and expectations 10:00 to 11:30 Research with E.C. Bell Learn how to weave in your research without weighing down pacing; what to exclude/include in your narrative; how to lay down the trail to the central secret; and more. Exercises will include real world research for setting. Questions about research. 11:30 to 12:00 Lunch 12:00 to 1:30 Plotting with S.G. Wong: Explore how strong characterization leads to compelling plots that keep the reader intrigued and…
Find out more »Canadian Authors – Niagara: Memoir Group
Contact: Jan Barrett, 905-984-3255 or janbarrett7@hotmail.com
Find out more »Canadian Authors-NCR: Marketing 101: Marketing for Writers with Sarah Sambles
Whether traditionally or self-published, aspiring or established, every writer needs to know how to market themselves. Sarah Sambles will demystify the marketing process, explore how to approach marketing as a writer, and introduce key components to an effective marketing plan. For information, contact Arlene Smith at NCRadmin@canadianauthors.org .
Find out more »Canadian Authors – Metro Vancouver: Getting the Story Out: Anatomy of a Disaster
Getting the Story Out: Anatomy of a Disaster – Banda Aceh, Indonesia, with international award-winning journalist Russ Froese. Cost: Members no charge, Guests: $10, Students with ID: $5
Find out more »Canadian Authors – Niagara workshop: Distinctive Cuts: Editing your writing for publishers
A free special event. Contact: Charlotte King at 289-241-7193 or gctoasties@gmail.com
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