 Welcome to the new NetWords 2.0
Every month, starting with this premier issue, PWAC Toronto Chapter will be sending out NetWords, a guide to events, resources, workshops and more, for writers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Get inspired, develop your craft, meet your peers, or just give your writing muscles a rest by reading a blog or two.
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October Events
Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
Networking With The Toronto Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC)
Wednesday October 15, 2008, at 7pm
Feel free to bring friends and co-worders to this friendly informal evening.
Location: Jester Tavern, 1427 Yonge Street near St. Clair [map]
Cost: FREE to attend, pay your own drinks and dinner
Contact: vbhai@rogers.com.
Welcome to Creative Writing
With Brian Henry
Wednesday Evenings, October 15th - December 10th
Location: Mississauga
For more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca
Crafting the Novel
The Canadian Authors Association Toronto Branch presents Paul Butler - novelist, editor, freelance journalist
Date and Time:Thursday, October 16, 2008 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Learn aboutweaving two stories and the process of plotting, time transitions, and more.
Location: The Worlds' Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St.
Cost: Free to CAA members, Non-members $10 at the door
Writing Your Life and Other True Stories
With Brian Henry
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Location: Stouffville
For more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca.
Conquering Corporate Markets
Two half-day workshops led by Paul Lima
Finding and pricing corporate assignments (two half-day sessions)
October 16, 2008
Location: TBA
For more information visit www.writeware.ca
Screenplays and Novels Workshop
Two half-day workshops presented by the Canadian Authors Association.Saturday, October 18, 2008
Novel Writing Workshop 9 am to 12 noon Explore techniques for growing a novel-length story from single scenes or ideas, dealing with loose ends and unifying theme, plot, and imagery. Screenplays Workshop 1 pm to 4 pm Learn how screenwriting tools such as the one-page synopsis can enliven the novelist's imagination; and the extent and limits of screenwriting techniques for the novelist. Location: World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St. Cost: FREE to CAA members, PWAC members $40/$50 non-members. For more information contact: hogie10@rogers.com
Scholarly Editing
With Camilla Blakely sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 Location: Victoria University at the University of Toronto [map] For more information visit EAC at www.editors.ca
Introduction to the Publishing Process With Avivah Wargon sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada Saturday, October 18, 2008 Location: Victoria University at the University of Toronto [map] For more information visit EAC at www.editors.ca How to Build Novels and Short Stories
With Brian Henry Saturday, October 25, 2008 Location: Georgetown For more information contact: brainhenry@sympatico.ca The Power of Partnerships
Presented by Dawn Boshcoff Tuesday, October 28, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. PWAC Presents... A half-day workshop about how to form powerful partnerships that support the growth of your business or organization and that result in mutual benefits and opportunity for growth. Location: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Ave. Visit www.pwac.ca |
November Events
Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
Copy Editing: A Hands-on Introduction
With Kathryn Dean
Sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada
Wednesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Location: Kitchener
For more information visit www.editors.ca
Effective Interview Techniques for Print Media
Half-day workshop led by Paul Lima
November 6, 2008 (afternoon)
For more information visit www.writeware.ca
Harness the Business Writing Process
Full-day workshop sponsored by the EAC
Saturday, November 8, 2008Studies show that inefficient writers spend 50% to 200% more time on projects and tend to be less satisfied with the results. Learn the process that helps you become a productive, efficient, effective writer.Location: Victoria University at the University of TorontoFor more information visit www.editors.caDialogue - The Writers' Most Important ToolWith Brian HenrySaturday, November 8, 2008Location: Burlington, OntarioFor more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca. Tricks of the Trade: Breaking Into Trade Magazine WritingPresented by PWAC Toronto ChapterNovember 13, 2008, 7:00 pm
Evening seminar to help you grow your writing business. Networking and light refreshments follow.Location: World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St.Cost: FREE for PWAC Members/Students, $10 Non-MembersContact sharon@summitmediagroup.com
How to Write and Sell a Romance NovelWith Brian HenrySaturday, November 22, 2008London, OntarioFor more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca. Proofreading With Jennie Worden Sponsored by the Editor's Association of CanadaSaturday, November 22, 2008 Location: Victoria University at the University of TorontoLearn more by visiting www.editors.ca
Working the Freelance MarketFull day workshop led by Paul Lima November 22, 2008 Get published more often by learning to write effective query letters and sell ideas to newspapers and magazines.For more information visit www.writeware.ca Substantive Editing With Rosemary Shipton Sponsored by the Editor's Association of CanadaTuesday, November 25, 2008 Location: Oakham House, 63 Gould St.Learn more by visiting www.editors.ca.
Speech WritingPresented by Dorothy Helms aka The Writing Fairy®PWAC presents...A Half-Day workshop to help you discover a lucrative source of revenue for freelance writers. Helping people put into words what they want to say in public can be fun!
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Location: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Ave.
Learn more by visiting www.pwac.ca
Eight-Step Editing
With Mike Tanner
Sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Location: Kitchener Public Library, Main Branch
Learn more by visiting www.editors.ca
Real Characters - Where to Find Them, How to Create Them
With Brian Henry
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Location: Barrie
For more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca |
December Events
Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
On-Screen Editing With MS Word 2003
With Anne Stilman
Sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Location: Victoria University at the University of Toronto
Learn more by visiting www.editors.ca
Eight-Step Editing
With Mike Tanner
Sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Location: Oakham House, 63 Gould St.
Learn more by visiting www.editors.ca
*Watch for 2009 Events in the November Issue! | |
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The 2009 PWAC National Conference
June 3-7th, 2009
Mark your calendars now! This is an event you won't want to miss!
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NetWords Event Listings
NetWords is published monthly by PWAC Toronto Chapter. Submit your article, event listing, seminar or workshop including the following to: editor@NetWords.ca
WHO: Name of Sponsoring Organization, Individual or Association
WHAT: Seminar/Workshop/Course//Networking
WHERE: Location Address and Directions
WHEN: Date & Time
WHY: Important Details including Topic or Event Name
COST: Price and Payment Options
CONTACT: Registration Information with Contact Email, Phone & Website Link
DEADLINE: 1st and 15th of every month.Listings must be received no less than 2 weeks prior to the next publication date and will be posted at the discretion of NetWords Editor.
FORMAT: Maximum length of listing is 125 words. All listings must be embedded in email copy. No Word attachments or PDF files will be accepted. Listings are subject to approval and may be edited at the discretion of the NetWords Editor. |
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PWAC Toronto Chapter | |
