Fall n’ Love on Main
Join us for the first-ever Romance Festival to celebrate Fall on Main Street, featuring local author talks, an open mic night, arts and crafts, and 2SLGBTQ+ speed-dating. Experience a romantic […]
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Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
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Break-ups and Glow-ups: An Open Mic Night
Old Flame Brewery Co. 140 Main St. South, Newmarket, ON, CanadaWhether you have a story to tell about how love or heartbreak has impacted your life or want to sit back with a toasty drink and listen to the tales […]
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Love Letters: Writing Workshop
Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Ave, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaFrom secret admirers and stolen moments to declarations of undying devotion, love letters have been making hearts flutter for centuries. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll take a look at the […]
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What You Want to Write vs. What Sells: How to Find the Sweet Spot
Taylor’s Funeral Home 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, CanadaThis workshop looks at the practical overlap between creative passion and market reality. Many writers start with a story they love, then only begin thinking about genre, audience, comparable titles, cover expectations, pricing, newsletters, and promotion after the book is finished. But those choices can affect whether a book finds an agent, a publisher, or […]
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Local Authors Market
Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch 90 Wexford Dr., Keswick, Ontario, CanadaThe Keswick Branch of Georgina Public Library is having a Local Authors Market on Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Save the date for our Local Authors Market! Authors can reserve a booth to connect with local readers and sell copies of their books. Keep an eye on our website and […]
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“Screenwriting – The Basics” with Kim Sparks
Virtual Event OnlineThis seven-week workshop teaches you the basics of screenwriting while you complete a short script. You will learn how to format your screenplay, create compelling characters, write effective dialogue, write scenes, and develop your plot. At the end of the course, you will have a one-on-one meeting with Kim to discuss your script and next […]
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The Business of Bookselling: Managing Records, Taxes, and Publishing Costs with Elise Abram
Virtual Event OnlineOnce your book is published, you are running a small business. This workshop explores the practical, financial, and administrative responsibilities involved in publishing and selling books, helping authors understand the often-overlooked aspects and hidden costs of the business. This session examines: hiring freelancers tool subscriptions obtaining ISBNs publishing/distribution royalties bookkeeping: sales and expense recording income […]
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Creative Writing Sessions: Playing with Words with Allison Hannah
Aurora Public Library 15145 Yonge St, Aurora, Ontario, CanadaThis is your opportunity to get your fingers moving and ideas flowing. We’ll write in a group using 7-minute writing games: themed lists, music title prompts, passing a prompt to another participant, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to share a piece of writing with the group to receive some positive feedback. This session will […]
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Read like a Writer with Elise Abram
Virtual Event OnlineThis workshop explores how writers can become stronger storytellers by learning to read analytically. Rather than reading only for pleasure or content, participants will learn how to “read like a writer” by examining the techniques, structural choices, and stylistic decisions authors use to create engaging fiction. By approaching books analytically, writers can turn every novel, […]
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The Business of Bookselling: Managing Records, Taxes, and Publishing Costs
Virtual Event OnlineOnce your book is published, you are running a small business. This workshop explores the practical, financial, and administrative responsibilities involved in publishing and selling books, helping authors understand the often-overlooked aspects and hidden costs of the business. This session examines: hiring freelancers tool subscriptions obtaining ISBNs publishing/distribution royalties bookkeeping: sales and expense recording income […]