Contact: biancalakoseljac@rogers.com 

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

Saturday, November 8, 2008
Studies 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 Toronto
For more information visit www.editors.ca

Dialogue - The Writers' Most Important Tool
With Brian Henry
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Location: Burlington, Ontario
For more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca.
 
Tricks of the Trade: Breaking Into Trade Magazine Writing
Presented by PWAC Toronto Chapter
November 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-Members
Contact sharon@summitmediagroup.com

How to Write and Sell a Romance Novel
With Brian Henry
Saturday, November 22, 2008
London, Ontario
For more information contact: brianhenry@sympatico.ca.
 
Proofreading
With Jennie Worden
Sponsored by the Editor's Association of Canada
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Location: Victoria University at the University of Toronto
Learn more by visiting www.editors.ca

Working the Freelance Market
Full 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 Canada
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Location: Oakham House, 63 Gould St.
Learn more by visiting www.editors.ca.

Speech Writing
Presented 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