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MagNet 2009 /PWAC AGM
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PWAC Toronto Chapter presents Professional Development for Writers on Thursday, May 14th
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Technical Tools for Writers
Beyond a computer, telephone and word processor, what do
you use to make your writing and your business more efficient? Come
join us as our panel explores technical tools that can change the way
you work. Learn about the latest software to help organize
your business and discover basic tricks using the tools you already have to help make you more efficient at work.
Where: The World's Biggest Bookstore
Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Registration: 6:30 p.m.
Seminar: 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. Q & A to follow.
Join us following for Networking and Refreshments.
Cost: FREE for PWAC Members/Students
Only $10 for Non-Members
Location: World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St.
Register Online or for more information e-mail
Sharon Aschaiek, VP Professional Development
s. aschaiek@pwactoronto.org
Featured Panelists:
Sheryl Steinberg, the author of Opportunity
Rings (Key Porter Books), the comedic novel about sex, singlehood and
smartphones (think Sex and the City meets Bill Gates). Sheryl also
contributes to The Globe and Mail, National Post, Style at
Home, Canadian House & Home, More, and Microsoft Home Magazine.
Peggy Krygiel is a Senior Sales Technician
with Hofstetter Business Technologies (HBT), specialists in digital
dictation and speech recognition solutions. HBT are one of the leading
distributors for Dragon Naturally Speaking and Philips digital
recorders. HBT provides expertise in sales, installation, training,
support and maintenance.
Maria Amuchastegui, Writer/IT
consultant. With over 10 years' experience in the IT industry, both in
Silicon Valley and Canada, Maria worked as a computer programmer, user
interface designer, business systems analyst, technical writer,
technical translator and IT consultant. She is a subject matter expert
on search engine optimization and SEO writing. In addition, Maria has
written extensively about Latin American issues, including Mexican
migrant workers in Canada, the mining industry in Guatemala and tourism
in Cuba.
Andy Sherwood is originally from New Brunswick
and graduated from The University of Kings College in Halifax in 1969
with a B.Sc. in Math and Psycology. He spent the next 14 years with Dun
and Bradstreet in a variety of management positions, latterly as
General for a Canadian Division. Since 1983 Andy has conducted over
3000 training session for over 30,000 people in Time Management for
Work Life Balance.
With a line-up like this, it's sure to be a fascinating evening! | |
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