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Whistler Independent Book Awards

Virtual Event Online

The 2026 WIBAs ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! Since 2016, the Whistler Independent Book Awards have proudly recognized excellence in Canadian self-publishing. To mark the beginning of our second decade, the WIBAs have some exciting new features to make the awards even more inclusive. WHAT’S NEW: Now open internationally, to any self-published author writing in […]

“What If” Factor: Draw Your Reader in by Increasing Tension & Raising the Stakes

Taylor’s Funeral Home 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket

No matter what genre of fiction you write, even creative non-fiction & memoir, the goal is to keep your reader turning the page. How do we do that? By adding intrigue, tension, and raising the stakes for your main character. This practical workshop will analyze a variety of written scenarios for participants to work on […]