NetWords Issue #13
There's no such thing as the February blues when you choose to inspire yourself or your writing with one or more of the many events happening in the GTA. Whether you choose to take an online course, mix or mingle with other writers in a group or attend one of the many educational events listed here, you can forget about the temperature outdoors and see new opportunities grow with the coming of spring. Enjoy!
Dawn Boshcoff, VP Marketing
Editor, NetWords, PWAC Toronto Chapter
Professional Writers Association of Canada
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February Events
Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
CJF Forum: Defending Against Libel and Contempt: Supreme
Court Cases and Their Impact on Journalism with Paul Schabas, Peter Downard and Harvey
Cashore
Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Presentation 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
The ground has shifted for journalists at risk of libel and other lawsuits. The
Supreme Court of Canada recently issued two landmark rulings offering a new
protection for journalists: a "public interest" defence against
libel. And two upcoming decisions may go even further by extending journalists'
ability to protect the identity of their confidential sources without being in
contempt of court. The panel, moderated by Geoff Stevens, will examine the benefits and the risks of changing laws.
Cost: $15; Students with ID, $5
Location: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave.
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PWAC Toronto Chapter presents You ARE Your Brand with panel guests
Paul
Copcutt, Marjo Johne, Thomas Moss and Angela West
Wednesday, February 17
Registration 7:00 p.m.
Seminar/Q&A 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Everything you think, say and do builds or destroys your
brand, whether you know it or not. Join us for this informative seminar to learn how to
determine your brand, how to build it, how to avoid branding landmines and much
more!
Cost: FREE for PWAC members/students
$15 for Non-Members
$10 for associate writer group members
Location: Room 106, Health Sciences Building, U of T, 155 College St.
Post-seminar Cheers with Peers Networking at Molly Bloom's Irish Pub, 191 College St.
Register Online!
Contact: s.aschaiek@pwactoronto.org
Words Alive Literary Festival presents Open Mic Night with Mags Storey
Thursday, February 18, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join writer, editor and journalist Mags Storey as she reads from new as-yet-unpublished work. Mags was featured at the 2009 Words Alive Literary Festival, where she read from her novel "If Only You Knew." As always, Open Mic Night is an opportunity to bring your own poetry and prose to read before an appreciative audience.
Cost: FREE
Location:
Books/Cafe and Things, 208 Main St. S., Newmarket
RSVP: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jfuwfjdab.0.0.nyq9xqcab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevent.php%3Feid%3D303764628417&id=preview
IABC presents Successful Communications in a 2.0 World, with
Steve Crescenzo on using new tools to motivate, engage and educate your
audiences
Thursday, February 25,
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Learn how Steve, one of North America's leading experts in employee communications, has helped thousands of communicators improve both their print and electronic communication efforts through this work as a consultant, writer and seminar leader.
Cost: Regular member $45
Student member $25
Non-member $65
Location: Sutton
Place Hotel, Stop 33 room, 955 Bay St.
For more information, CLICK HERE
Creative Women's Entrepreneurial Alliance of Toronto presents
Creative Women's Networking Event with Christina Zeidler
Sunday, February 28, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Along with providing a venue for female freelancers to network with
one another, this event is designed to educate creative entrepreneurs about how
to stay grounded during times of flux, downturn and uncertainty.
Noon to 1:00 p.m. Mingling and registration
1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Keynote and Q&A
1:45
p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thirty Seconds at the Mic
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Facilitated networking
Cost:
$15 in advance or $20 at the door
Location:
C'est
What Restaurant, 67 Front St. (at Church)
Visit www.torontocreatives.ca
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March Events
Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
How to Build Your Story: Plotting Novels and Writing Short Stories with Brian Henry and guest Eve Silver
Saturday, March 6, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This workshop will show you how writers plot a novel. You'll also get the best tips on writing short stories, where to get your stories published and how to win contests. Best yet, you'll see how to apply the story-building techniques you've learned to your own writing.
Cost: $41 in advance or $45 at the door
Location: Chartwell Baptist Church, 1880 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga
Register: brianhenry@sympatico.ca
PWAC Toronto Chapter presents The Shifting Freelance Market: New Markets, New Media, New Opportunities with panel guests Rhonda Abrams, Pete Savage, D.B. Scott and Stuart Woods (Presented in partnership with Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education)
Tuesday, March 23
Registration 7:00 p.m.
Seminar/Q&A 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
What markets today hold the most promise for freelancers? Is the Internet the new land of opportunity? How do writers break into online writing, and which markets are most lucrative? Is corporate writing a recipe for wealth? What industries provide the best compensation? Are books, magazines and newspapers really dead? Our panel of experts will answer these questions and more.
Cost: FREE for PWAC members/students
$15 for Non-members
$10 for Associate writer group members
Register Online!
Location: Room 106, Health Sciences Building, U of T, 155 College St.
Post-seminar Cheers with Peers Networking at Molly Bloom's Irish Pub, 191 College St.
Contact: s.aschaiek@pwactoronto.org
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Writers' Groups and Meetings
Join a group to gain inspiration, support, job leads or just a change in routine.
Writers' Meetups
Meetup.com is an online service that helps people organize community meetings among individuals with a common interest. Visit www.meetup.com to learn more about groups in your area. Indigo Books & Music Inc. is an official Meetup Venue Partner, providing comfortable and convenient venues at selected Indigo, Chapters and Coles locations across Canada, and The World's Biggest Bookstore in Toronto.
Society of Environmental Journalists hosts Pub Nights on the first Tuesday of every month with guest speakers and informal discussions about environmental journalism and other subjects of interest. All interested in environmental journalism and issues welcome!
Gather between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Speaker at 8:00 p.m.
Location: Upstairs bar at Harbord House (halfway between Spadina and Bathurst on Harbord)
RSVP: SEJpubnight@saunderseditor.com
Writers' Circle of Durham Region
The WCDR monthly breakfast meetings are where experienced
and aspiring writers gather, learn and connect. Join us throughout the year to
hear authors and industry speakers, to enjoy a special event, and to broaden
your networking circle. Everyone is welcome. Meetings run from 8:30 a.m. to
11:00 a.m.
Location: J.P. Fitzpatrick and Son restaurant in the Whitby
Entertainment Centrum, 75 Consumers Rd. (west of Thickson Rd. S.)
Cost: Includes an excellent and hearty breakfast
$15 for members; $20 for
guests.
Register online at www.wcdr.org or phone 905-686-0211
Weekly Writers' Workshop at U of T
Critique, discussion, creation and marketing of original poetry and prose. Workshop features guest authors and is involved in literary events and publications.
Fridays at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hart House, University of Toronto's St. George Campus
Cost: FREE
Contact: uoftwritersco-op@hotmail.com
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In This Issue
February Events
March Events
Conference News
Contest Calendar
Online Course
Writers' Groups
Summer School
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2010 Ontario Writers' Conference
May 1, 2010
Ajax, Ontario
The event features a full day of festivities, including continental breakfast, three writing workshops, lunch with guest speaker Catherine Gildiner, publishing panel, dinner with guest speaker Robert J. Sawyer and an evening festival of author readings, complete with dessert and cash bar.
Visit www.thewritersconference.com
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Save the Dates!
>>>MagNet PWAC<<<
2010 National Conference
Toronto
June 1 to 4, 2010 Watch magnet.magazinescanada.ca for information and updates on the next MagNet starting in Spring 2010.
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The Canadian Writers' Contest Calendar 2010
Whether you're a
beginner or an advanced writer, if you're looking for places to send your
work, you should put contests on your list. The Canadian Writers'
Contest Calendar gives a full listing of contests in Canada arranged by
deadline date, with full details of prizes and entry requirements. The
Calendar lists contests for short stories, poetry, children's writing,
novels, and non-fiction - contests for just about everyone.
The Calendar costs $22.
To order mail a cheque for $22 to:
Brian Henry, 110 Reiner Rd.
Toronto, ON M3H 2L6
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IABC World Conference Toronto
June 6 to 10, 2010
The IABC World Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,500 business communication professionals - decision makers in leading industries around the world - gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.
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FEATURED ONLINE COURSE
The Humber School for Writers
Correspondence Program in Creative Writing
The Correspondence Program in Creative Writing, offered by The Humber School for Writers, gives aspiring writers the rare opportunity to work on a novel, book of short stories, volume of poetry, or piece of creative non-fiction with one of the School's distinguished faculty. Students receive extensive feedback via either regular or electronic correspondence and learn to refine their craft. Students may also share their experience in a closed web lounge. Each 30-week program is specifically designed for those who prefer working at their own pace and in their own environment. Next start date: May 2010.
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World Literacy Canada presents
Kama 2010 Reading Series
"Kama" is the Sanskrit word for pleasure, and the annual Kama Reading Series celebrates the pleasure of reading, writing and living with books. Now in its 18th year, Kama's line-up always includes both up-and-coming and well-loved authors writing in diverse fiction and non-fiction genres. It's five evenings of readings, conversation and book signings at the Park Hyatt, including complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and a charitable tax receipt. *Find out more about this year's line-up!
Contact: info@worldlit.ca or 416-977-0008
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The Humber School for Writers
Summer Workshop
July 10 to July 16, 2010
Since 1992, the Humber
School for Writers has distinguished
itself as a leading centre
for the study
of creative writing.
The
week-long workshop consists of two full days
and four afternoons of lectures,
five mornings of classes, one evening reading, lunches, and a closing banquet.
For
further information, call
416-675-6622 ext. 3449 or
e-mail: hilary.higgins@humber.ca
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