NetWords Issue #6
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Editor, NetWords PWAC Toronto Chapter
Professional Writers Association of Canada
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April Events Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
Welcome to Creative Writing with Brian Henry ~ 9 weeks of fun and discovery
April 15th - June 10th, 2009
Wednesdays from 12:45 - 2:45 p.m.
This course will open the door to all kinds of creative writing; short story writing and personal writing, children's writing, memoire writing and just for fun writing. You'll get a shot of inspiration every week and an (optional) assignment to keep you going until the next class. Best of all, this class will provide zero-pressure, totally safe environment, where your words will flow and flower.
Cost: $120.00 Advance registration only.
Location: Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave, Burlington
Email brianhenry@sympatico.ca
Celebrate Spring Networking Lunch at The Victorian Garden
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at Noon
Join IABC/Toronto Westend members and friends for 'high tea' (aka lunch).
Cost: $25 per person (payable to the restaurant)
Location: The Victorian Garden Tea Room, 313 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Etobicoke (just east of the 427 at the corner of Martingrove)
Contact: wroni@sympatico.ca or call 905-584-5840
On Stage: Author's Night presented by PWAC Toronto Chapter
Thursday April 23rd, 2009 7:00 pm to
8:30 pm with Pub Networking to follow.
An evening of readings from the written works of fiction and non-fiction by celebrated authors of the Professional Writers' Association of Canada.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Bloor West Village Chapters, (Bloor/ Runnymede subway stop) at the stage of this converted early-1900's theatre. Post-reading 'Cheers with Peers' at Shakey's Original Bar and Grill, 1 blk. W. of Chapters at 2255 Bloor St. W.
RSVP n.hendley@pwactoronto.org or call 416-469-0400
How to Write a Bestseller with Brian Henry and New York Times
bestselling author Kelley Armstrong
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
Location: London, ON
Email brianhenry@sympatico.ca
Fanshaw College presents a new course in Freelance Journalism
April 28th -June 12th, 2009 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Are you interested in writing for newspapers, magazines and web sites, as well as for corporate and individual clients? Learn about: how to market yourself and your business; how to sell yourself to editors; how to look for publishing markets; writing skills; researching/fact finding and interviewing; photography and broadcasting;
ethics and credibility; and how to run a successful home based business.
Cost: $203.70
Location: Fanshaw College, London ON
E-mail jeff@jeffreyreedreporting.comhttp://www.fanshawec.ca/EN/ce/ce/register.html
IABC/Toronto
presents The Consumer Is Shouting! Are You Listening? The Importance of Emerging Interactive Media in Marketing Communications
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Consumer empowerment is skyrocketing thanks to new technologies but so is the professional communicator's ability to generate buzz and strengthen brand relationships. Mobile and digital video are important channels for connecting you to your employees, customers and stakeholders. Now is your chance to learn how they fit into your tactical toolbox.
Cost: Member early bird fee $35.00
(until Friday, April 24th, 2009)
Regular member $45.00
Student member $25.00
Non-member $55.00
Location: Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street
Contact:http://toronto.iabc.com/events/eventregistration/reister.asp?event=79
CPRS Goes Social with Web 2.0 PR Panel
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 5:45 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
A social media panel featuring some of the country's top practitioners: Join Hill & Knowlton's David Jones, Rogers Communications' Keith McArthur, com.motion's Ed Lee, and CPRS Toronto's internet chair, Lisa Leung, for a tweet-provoking evening. The panel will be moderated by Palette PR's, Martin Waxman, APR.
Cost: Member: $45.00
Non-member: $55.00
Student member: $35.00
Student non-Member: $45.00
Location: Sutton Place Hotel, Wellesley Room, Main Floor
955 Bay Street (at Wellesley Street West)
Contact: marshl@marsh-executive.com |
May Events
Note: All events are held in Toronto unless otherwise stated.
How to Get Published; An editor and agent tell all
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a published author, this workshop is for you. We'll cover everything from getting started to getting an agent, from getting your short pieces published to finding a book publisher, from writing a query letter to writing what the publishers want. Bring your questions. Come and get ready to be published! Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a book editor and creative writing teacher for 25 years. Guest speaker Tina Tsallas has been in the publishing business for 30 years.
Special Option: Participants may (but don't have to) bring a draft of a query letter you might use to interest an agent or publisher in your book.
Cost: $41. advanced payment or $45. at the door Location: Oakville Central Library120 Navy Street, Oakville
PWAC London & SW Ontario Chapter presents The Modern Media Market with Dawn Boshcoff
Tuesday, May 12th 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Topics include:
What opportunities are available to professional writers through interactivity and social media.
How to build your freelance business profile with digital technology.
Why making the transition from traditional to new media is a wise strategy for boosting your bottom line and securing your future career as a freelance writer.
Demystifying technology terminology and how you can apply your writing skills to projects for clients looking for this expertise.
Cost: $15. in advance/$20 at the door
Students: $12. in advance/$15. at the door
Location: Dundas Street Centre United Church, 482 Dundas Street (at Maitland) London, ON (Use the ramp entrance on Dundas Street)
PWAC Toronto Chapter presents Going Digital: Tech Tools for Writers with Luigi Benetton and special guests Thursday, May 14th, 2009 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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 neat tools that can change the way you work, software to organize your business and basic tricks in tools you already have that can make you more efficient.
Registration 6:30 p.m. Seminar 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Audience Q & A and Networking to follow.
Cost: FREE for PWAC members/students, $10 for Non-members
Location: World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward Street, (1 block north of Dundas St, just west off Yonge St.) Event room 2nd floor
Contact: s.aschaiek@pwactoronto.org
East End Writers' Group presents How to Build Your Story with Brian Henry and New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn how to plot a novel and get the best tips on writing short stories. Find out where to get them published and how to win contests. See how to apply the story-building techniques you've learned to your own writing.
Cost: $41.00 in advance or $45 at the door
Location: World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward Street, Toronto (A block north of Dundas St, just west off Yonge St.)
Email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca |
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Writers' Groups and Meetings
Join a group to gain inspiration, support, job leads, or just a change in routine.
Writer's Meetups
Meetup.com is an online service that helps people organize community meetings that bring individuals with a common interest together.
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 bookstore venues at selected Indigo, Chapters, Coles, and World's Biggest Bookstore locations across Canada.
East End Writers' Group
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 (and each last Wednesday of the month January to June and September to November)
Writing critique group welcomes new writers. Bring your short story,part of your novel, personal essay, memoir, play, poetry, etc.to read for constructive criticism. No admission fee but bring a wheat-free snack.
Location: St. Clair Ave. E. and O'Connor Drive, Toronto
Society of Environmental Journalists hosts monthly Pub Nights on the first Tuesday of every month with featured guest speaker and informal discussions about environmental journalism and other subjects of personal interest. All interested in environmental journalism and issues welcome!
Gather between 7:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
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 downtown campus
Cost: FREE
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Writer Resources
If you are looking for a source(s) to support a story, JournalistSource.ca
can help you connect- QUICKLY- with relevant knowledge experts from across Canada.
Your Group Here!
Email editor@NetWords.ca
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What's the attraction?
Over 80 PRO DEV sessions to choose from!
Networking Events
Keynotes
Awards Luncheons
Gala Dinner Banquets
Writers, Editors, Freeelancers, Professionals, Publishers, Photographers, Students
and the industry's TOP presenters...
June 2-7th, 2009
Toronto, ON
Bringing together PWAC, CAA EAC, CSME, CME & Magazines Canada for a SuperConference you won't want to miss!
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2009 Canadian Science Writers' Annual Conference May 23-26, 2009
Highlights current science and technology issues, bringing together scientists, engineers, journalists, educators, youth and the general public.
Location: Sudbury, ON
Visit www.sciencewriters.ca
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"For Copywriters Only"
FREE subscription
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Writing for Children Competition
sponsored by Writers' Union of Canada Deadline: April 24, 2009
Unpublished writing for children up to 1,500 words
Resources/PoetryContest.html
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CAJ Annual Conference/AGM
"Good Journalism in Bad Times"
Vancouver, BC
May 22-24 2009
Sessions on specialized training for journalists covering conflict zones, being properly prepared for the demands of difficult beats and traumatic stress. The Canadian Association of Journalists is Canada's largest professional organization for journalists from all media, with about 1,400 members across the country. The CAJ's primary roles are to provide high-quality professional development for its members and
public-interest advocacy.
613.526.8061 |
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SCIENCE MEDIA CENTRE A group of writers and scientists has launched the Science Media Centre of Canada to improve the status and standards of science reporting.
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2009 MAGSUNIVERSITY
The Magazines & Internet Publishing Conference
June 1st-2nd, 2009
The Old Mill Inn & Spa
21 Old Mill Road
Toronto ON M8X 1G5
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