TD Culture Lab: Breakthrough to Writers' Success

TD Culture Lab: Breakthrough to Writers' Success

Professional Development Day for New, Emerging, and Established Writers to Hone their Craft and Learn to Navigate the Writing Industry.

Date and time

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

Location

Clarke Memorial Hall

161 Lakeshore Road West Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration: Coffee and Networking

Sign in, grab a cup of coffee, and take time to meet other writers. We know that small talk can be awkward, so we have experienced writers stationed around the room with "ask me about" signs just wai...

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Keynote Address: Eric Walters

Eric Walters

Mississauga writer, Eric Walters has written over 120 books that have been translated into 15 languages and won over 100 awards. He is the co-founder of I Read Canadian, has co-founded a children’s p...

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Publisher's Panel

Mary Ellen Koroscil

Mary Ellen Koroscil, Co-Founder and Chair of the Courtney Park Writers' Group, leads a panel discussion with leading local literary authors and publishers on the current state of publishing, how you ...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Lunch provided for all registrants. Take time to meet other authors, talk to the presenters and panelists, and reflect on the morning's sessions.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

From the Page to the Screen: Adaptations For The Screen

Mika Collins

Screenwriter Mika Collins (Heartland, Sullivan’s Crossing, Travelers), has a decade of experience adapting short stories, plays, and novels for the screen. Whether you have a poem, a short story, a n...

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Doing it yourself: A guide to self-publishing, promotion, & staying motivated

Belynda W. Thomas

Wali Shah

Kern Carter

Cheryl Rankin

Sharing your story without the support of a big publishing house? Self-published authors are more prevalent than ever and you can do it too! Tips, advice, and stories from experienced self-published ...

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

A day of workshops and networking for new, emerging, and established writers of all genres. Learn about the writing industry from professionals in the field, network with fellow writers, and explore the next steps to achieving your writing career goals.

Workshop sessions include: Keynote (Eric Walters), a Publisher's Panel (led by Mary Ellen Koroscil) comprised of leading publishers discussing current literary trends, Adapting the Page to the Screen (Mika Collins), Self-Publishing and Self-Promotion (Belynda W. Thomas, Wali Shah, Kern Carter, and Cheryl Rankin) and networking with peers and industry leaders.
Event MC/Host: Wali Shah

Meet writers from Mississauga and surrounding areas and learn to take your craft to the next level. Learn about the writing industry from professionals and check out resources available from industry booths and learn from peers during the networking lunch.

TD Culture Lab: Breakthroguh to Writers' Success is sponsored by TD Bank Group and produced by the Mississauga Arts Council with Courtney Park Writers Group and Mississauga Writers Group. Special thanks to Sheridan's Creative Writing & Publishing program.

Images 3, 4, 5 courtesy of Roy Marques.

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Mississauga Arts Council

The Mississauga Arts Council is dedicated to enabling the growth of the arts by creating opportunity and connection between artists and residents in Mississauga and beyond. Celebrating our milestone 40th anniversary this year, The Mississauga Arts Council is a registered charity, dedicated to accelerating progress toward the attainment of our Vision of Mississauga, as a vibrant cultural community where arts and culture thrive! Our mission is to empower the Arts Economy by: Creating more opportunities & capacity; Connecting artists to audiences and each other; and Celebrating artist’s achievements.