Like actors, authors need to get into character. Learn the tricks that deepen your point-of-view narrator so that readers feel like they are right in the action and not watching from the sidelines. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the different types of POV and the pitfalls of each. Then we’ll dive into exploring how you […]
We will write a few short pieces from our unique perspectives using prompts that resonate with us. We will reflect on our feelings, memories and experiences. Please note that these are not counselling or support group sessions, although you may find support in sharing with the group. These are intended to be on-camera sessions so […]
This presentation on consignment sales at Indigo will be of interest to anyone who would like to sell their published books through Indigo or host an author table at a live sales event in an Indigo store. If you would like further details on the Microsoft Teams presentation, please let Roddy know at roderick.turner@alumni.utoronto.ca.
What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference? Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much? Explore these important questions by looking at dialogue, description, pacing and transitions, and learn how to invite your readers into the scenes you write.
Stepping into self-publishing means becoming both an author and a publisher, but what does that really mean? This workshop provides an essential overview of the publishing industry from a self-publisher’s perspective. Learn about the difference between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing. From obtaining ISBNs and distribution networks to royalties, this workshop is perfect for writers who […]
We will write a few short pieces from our unique perspectives using prompts that resonate with us. We will reflect on our feelings, memories and experiences. Please note that these are not counselling or support group sessions, although you may find support in sharing with the group. These are intended to be on-camera sessions so […]
Writing in either first person or third person limited point of view allows authors to create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character. Both points of view offer direct access to the narrator’s inner thoughts, feelings, and biases, often resulting in a more intimate and subjective experience. Both perspectives require careful attention […]
Writers of all stripes—fiction, nonfiction, memoir—this one’s for you! Write On 2026 is a free online series hosted by Book Coaches Canada, with sessions designed to help you plan, draft, revise and publish like a pro, with zero stress and max creativity. With lessons from over a dozen experts in all things writing and publishing, […]