Professional Development
Our seminars, webinars and networking events provide safe, nurturing environments where our artists can speak freely about their work and broaden their professional network.
UPCOMING EVENT: Becoming an Author Entrepreneur
August 12, 2022 6:30 pm
Join author-entrepreneur Yolanda T. Marshall for a one hour workshop on the business of writing and building your author business. Yolanda, who is both self-published and traditional published, will discuss her writing journey, along with with the things she’s learned over 14 years in the business of writing and publishing books.
SIGN UP NOWARCHIVED EVENT: Screenwriting: Scarborough, A Case Study
May 30, 2022 12:30 pm
Join award-winning author and critically acclaimed screenwriter Catherine Hernandez in a special one hour workshop focused on screenwriting. Catherine wrote the screenplay for her novel “Scarborough” and will use the film and a case study to guide participants through the process and techniques to screenwriting.
VIEW HEREARCHIVED EVENT: MasterClass in Picture Books
April 28, 2022 6:30 pm
Melanie Florence will lead this one hour workshop on the evolution of a picture book from an idea to a finished manuscript, speaking on: where to find an idea, how to figure out if the idea will work as a picture book and then how to write a good picture book.
VIEW HEREARCHIVED EVENT: Practical Solutions to Growing Long Term Wealth
May 27, 2022 12:30 pm
Are you interested in learning practical solutions to help grow your long term wealth? Join us for an informative workshop hosted by Sujin Son focused on guiding participants through several easy to follow solutions to help them get started. Sujin is a finance leader with experience in corporate strategy and investment management, partnering with executives to drive next level performance goals and investment returns.
VIEW HEREARCHIVED EVENT: Literary Grant Writing 101
March 24, 2022 12:00 pm
With the June 15th TAC Grant for Writers fast approaching, first time and repeat applicants may be wondering what they can do to strengthen their application and what things to avoid. Join Dance & Literary Grants Manager, Catalina Fellay-Dunbar, for a free workshop on literary grant writing tips, as well as advice on what applicants can do to create a strong application for their project.
VIEW HEREARCHIVED EVENT: The Public Lending Right with TWUC
December 15, 2021 12:30 pm
Attention writers! Are you considering joining The Writer’s Union of Canada? Join us for a workshop hosted by TWUC’s Executive Director John Degen and chair Rhea Tregebov. They will further explain what TWUC does and offers Canadian writers, as well as explain what the Public Lending Right is and how it can be beneficial.
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