Writer Training
Monday, July 19, 2010 (All day)
An intensive workshop for authors who want to know how to get published and who want to understand the publishing process.
Find out about...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (All day)
The Correspondence Program in Creative Writing, offered by The Humber School for Writers, gives aspiring writers the rare opportunity to work on a...
After Two Months
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 (All day)
Take a peek inside and outside the book business from a panel of publishers and authors.
Is self-publishing a viable option?
Is the...
After Two Months
Thursday, October 21, 2010 (All day)
What do editors want? Our panel of magazine editors shares insights and answers your questions about the pitching process. Find out how to develop...
After Two Months
Saturday, October 30, 2010 (All day)
“Writing with Style”
With book editor Brian Henry & author Jean-Rae Baxter
Saturday, October 30
10 a.m. – 4...
After Two Months
Saturday, July 17, 2010 (All day)
Accessible to beginners and meaty enough for experienced writers, this workshop will show you how to use dialogue to make your stories more...
This Month
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (All day)
This course is for people who are working on their own writing. You’ll be asked to bring in 6 pieces of your writing (3 long, 3 short) for...
This Month
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (All day)
This course is for people who are working on their own writing. ...
This Month
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 (All day)
In this course, we'll explore different forms of creative writing and different techniques. We'll try short story writing and memoir writing,...
After Two Months
Thursday, July 15, 2010 (All day)
Professional development sessions by Marion Soubliere and Paul Lima at...
This Month
Saturday, January 8, 2011 (All day)
Dream in India tour
I am very excited to share my passion for India by taking people to see the places I love. Together...
After Two Months
Saturday, October 2, 2010 (All day)
Wordstock 2010 is all about writing and features Ian Brown as the keynote
The 15th edition of...
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 (All day)
A great way to start writing, jump start your stalled writing, or push your writing to a new level …
Join a new session of an...
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Monday, October 18, 2010 (All day)
Harness the Business Writing Process (3rd edition) launches online. Do you want to be a more effective and efficient business writer? If so, this...
This Month
Monday, October 18, 2010 (All day)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Freelance Writing (2nd edition) - Combines How to Find, Price and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments &...
This Month
Thursday, November 25, 2010 (All day)
Donna Fawcett (writing as award-winning author Donna Dawson)
shares her story & offers...
This Month
Saturday, January 15, 2011 (All day)
Surviving, Thriving and Shining in a Digital World
Two 1/2 day workshops
A.M. SESSION: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m....
Next Month
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 (All day)
WHO should take part?
Freelancers, Artists, Authors, Solo Entrepreneurs, Independents,
Business Consultants, Speakers...
After Two Months
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 (All day)
If you want to master the craft of writing copy that sells – whether you plan to be an advertising copywriter or simply want to understand...
This Month
Thursday, February 17, 2011 (All day)
Learn about the highlights and many opportunities in trade publication writing, what editors of trade newspapers and magazines expect, and what it...
This Month
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 (All day)
Can writers really make money from new media?
Join us with panel members from the transitioning publishing world, as they discuss here-and-...
After Two Months
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 (All day)
Bring copies of your work to pass around. Some of us like to look at hard
copy as you read (and make comments and other markings on it). You...
This Month
Friday, March 4, 2011 (All day)
While writing your book you might be struggling with how to keep your story moving, how to keep your readers...
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011 (All day)
A great way to start writing, jump start your stalled writing, or push your writing to a new level …
Join a new session of an...
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Thursday, March 31, 2011 (All day)
Have you always wanted to write your family history or your life...
Next Month
Thursday, April 14, 2011 (All day)
Climate change, increasing air pollution, and the BP oil spill — What in the environment is going on?
A panel of experienced...
This Month
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 (All day)
What makes a good short story? Plot? Character? Point of View? Dialogue?
Narrative? Setting? Style? Voice? Length? Join editor and Canadian...
Next Month
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 (All day)
Always wanted to write your family history or your life story? This is your chance to get started! Join editor and Canadian Authors Association...
After Two Months
Monday, May 2, 2011 (All day)
CanWrite! 2011 starts as a writers conference (May 3-6) beginning with a writers' retreat featuring workshop presenters Sandi Plewis and Barbara...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011 (All day)
If you want to know how to run a freelance business, consider taking Paul McLaughlin's Freelancing the Future course at Ryerson. Starts on...
This Month
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 (All day)
Are you thinking about a Professional Writing Career with Business and Corporate Clients?...
This Month
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 (All day)
If you've always wanted to write your family history or your life story, this writing workshop will get you started. If possible, bring family...
Next Month
Thursday, June 23, 2011 (All day)
Learn basic techniques to blend plot,character, point of view, dialogue, narrative, setting, style, voice, and length to write a short story that...
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Thursday, September 15, 2011 (All day)
Reporting and narrative skills are developed in...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (All day)
Freelancers can make a comfortable living – and it’s not all about just writing.
Join fellow professional writers and...
After Two Months
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 (All day)
Find lucrative opportunities to serve businesses starved for clean, client-winning prose. Expert copywriters tell you how to leverage your...
After Two Months
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 (All day)
Have you always wanted to write about health and science topics? Learn to take advantage of the growing demand in this market with insider tips...
After Two Months
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (All day)
How can your non-fiction enchant and captivate readers? What are the latest tips and techniques? Experts in this genre will help you set the scene...
After Two Months
Sunday, October 2, 2011 (All day)
As part of Culture Days, the Writers’ Community of York Region (WCYR -...
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 (All day)
A top-notch tech-savvy team will help you bring your web marketing to a new level of interactivity with AUDIO and VIDEO production.
...
After Two Months
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 (All day)
Workshop on how to blog your memories including a look at existing blogs and genealogy sites with Sharon Crawford, Writer, Editor, Instructor and...
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Saturday, October 29, 2011 (All day)
This workshop will show you how writers plot a novel. You’ll also get the
best tips on writing short stories, where to get them...
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Saturday, October 8, 2011 (All day)
HOW DO YOU GET AN EDITOR’S ATTENTION? SENIOR EDITOR CRAIG PYETTE EXPLAINS AT OCTOBER WCDR BREAKFAST...
Next Month
Saturday, November 12, 2011 (All day)
The Print on Demand (POD) workshop covers a variety of topics related to self-publishing and marketing your books, including:
- POD defined...
After Two Months
Saturday, November 12, 2011 (All day)
Have you joined the 2011 YOSS movement yet? It’s not too late. YOSS is an acronym for Year of the Short Story and the group’s...
This Month
Saturday, December 10, 2011 (All day)
TELLING STORIES BASED ON YOUR OWN LIFE
AUTHOR WAYSON CHOY AT DECEMBER WCDR BREAKFAST
How...
Next Month
Saturday, January 14, 2012 (All day)
“Do I need an agent?” is a question often posed by writers when discussing ways to get published. There are so many options available...
This Month
Saturday, January 28, 2012 (All day)
Are you a writer, storyteller, musician or visual artist? Maximize your after-tax earnings at this money-saving one-day workshop.
...
This Month
Saturday, January 21, 2012 (All day)
Want to win that writing contest? Wish you could land that publishing contract? Sign up for Write to Win!, a one-day boot camp to improve your...
This Month
Monday, January 23, 2012 (All day)
Want to fine-tune your writing skills, add richness to your characters, setting and plot, and enhance your editor’s eye?...
This Month
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 (All day)
From Query to Byline: Get Published and Paid introduces you to the basics of writing non-fiction for magazines, newspapers and the web....
Next Month
Saturday, February 25, 2012 (All day)
Writers, do you want to win that writing contest? Want to land that publishing contract? Sign up for Write to Win!, a one-day boot camp to improve...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 (All day)
Do you love children’s books? Do you still remember the characters that you cared about as a child? Have you ever wanted to write a picture...
After Two Months
Saturday, April 21, 2012 (All day)
Villains, Vendettas and Vagabonds is a one-day exploration of how putting ‘the bad’ into your writing will hook your readers and...
After Two Months
Monday, January 23, 2012 (All day)
Want to fine-tune your writing skills, add richness to your characters, setting and plot, and enhance your editor’s eye?...
This Month
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (All day)
Social media: the online cocktail party where writers, agents, publishers and readers mingle, connect, share advice and resources, do business....
After Two Months
Friday, March 30, 2012 (All day)
Spring Thaw 2012, Writescape’s all-inclusive three-day writing retreat, returns to Elmhirst’s Resort March 30...
After Two Months
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (All day)
What data is your magazine sitting on that you could be sharing with readers? What data-driven story packages do you have in the works--and how...
This Month
Thursday, February 16, 2012 (All day)
It’s time to say goodbye to PDF and PowerPoint! Technology moves design, and it’s never been easier to use varied text, multi-media and links to...
Next Month
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (All day)
Rich digital dialogue involves knowledge of using multi-media for creative customization of content, whether it is e-book or e-magazine publishing...
This Month
Friday, February 17, 2012 (All day)
Learn how to create digital publications, flyers and catalogues using multimedia to publish online. Easy access to video, images and all e-docs...
Next Month
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 (All day)
Within the web, there are microsites for brands, organizations, events, promotions, new product launches and contests. Create your personalized do...
Next Month
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 (All day)
This online discussion with internationally known speaker, author and consultant...
This Month
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (All day)
What makes a good short story? Plot? Character? Point of View? Dialogue? Narrative? Setting? Style? Voice? Length? Join editor and Canadian...
Next Month
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (All day)
Taking place June 5 to 8, 2012, MagNet is Canada's premiere public policy, professional development and networking conference for...
After Two Months
Saturday, May 5, 2012 (All day)
This six session course will cover Getting Started With Your Short Story, Nailing Down the Plot and Meeting Your Characters, Characters - the...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (All day)
PWAC and Partners’ Literary...
Recite an original work of your own at our open mic event or come to hear and cheer fellow...
After Two Months
Monday, May 28, 2012 (All day)
Fiction: More than a Good...
Good stories can entertain and move us. They can also help us to better understand ourselves and...
Next Month
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (All day)
MagNet: Canada's...
Taking place June 5 to 8, 2012, MagNet is Canada's premiere public policy,...
After Two Months
PWAC Seminars
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PWAC members are established and extensively published professional freelance writers, who provide quality content writing, articles and expertise...
Contest Calendar
Writer Groups
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Canadian Association of Journalists
Canadian Authors Association
Canadian Public Relations Society
Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
Editors Association of Canada
Editorial Freelancers Association
Haliburton Highlands Writer & Editors Network
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Magazines Canada
Markham Village Writers
Newspapers Canada
Oakville Literary Alliance
Outdoor Writers of Canada
PEN Canada
Playwrights Union of Canada
Society of Environmental Journalists
Society for Technical Communication
The Word Guild
The Writers Guild of Canada
The Writers’ Union of Canada
Toronto Romance Writers
Travel Writers Canada
Writers and Editors Network
Writers' Community of Durham Region
Writers Community of York Region