{"id":1257,"date":"2010-12-16T16:22:09","date_gmt":"2010-12-16T21:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/julijasukys.com\/?p=1257"},"modified":"2010-12-16T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2010-12-16T21:22:09","slug":"canada-writers-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/julijasukys.com\/?p=1257","title":{"rendered":"Canada: Writers’ Symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Writers\u2019 Union of Canada<\/strong> (TWUC) is offering the Professional Development Symposium \u201cSecure Footing in a Changing Literary Landscape\u201d<\/strong> in Toronto, St. John\u2019s, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria, in February and March of 2011. The symposiums take place from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Authors Betsy Warland<\/strong> and Ross Laird<\/strong> will illuminate the new landscape of digital literature and publishing and discuss its impact on traditional modes of creation. Kelly Duffin<\/strong>, the Union\u2019s executive director, will discuss authors\u2019 contracts in the digital age.<\/p>\n

This full-day event is designed to address the creative and financial questions that arise as writers navigate print-based and digital literary landscapes. The symposium also explores the importance of community and the need for writers to develop their own writing community.<\/p>\n

The price of this symposium is $75.00 and covers costs, including lunch. For registration information on the city and date closest to you please go to www.writersunion.registration.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

[Photo: Cwluc<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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