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Overview of CanWrite!
AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
MASTER CLASSES
Running concurrently with regular afternoon workshops, master classes are designed for published or mid-career authors. Space is limited.
EXTRA OPTIONS* (mornings)
* Extra fee applies unless otherwise indicated
NOTE: This is where "retreat" comes in: How you spend your mornings is up to you - choose one, or a combination of, the following:
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CanWrite! 2012 is the Canadian Authors Association's 91st national writers' conference.
Each year, CanWrite! celebrates Canadian literature, provides an educational forum and networking opportunities for professional, emerging and aspiring writers from across Canada, and supports writers in the development and promotion of their work.
This year's conference will be held May 17 to 21 at Lakehead University Orillia Campus in Orillia, Ontario. The timing is perfect -- Orillia is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town written by CAA founding member Stephen Leacock.
Who should come?
This conference is designed for anyone who writes, wants to write or wants to get back into writing. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an accomplished professional, there will definitely be something there for you.
What's new for 2012?
What else is on the program?
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How much does it cost?
CAA Member
Affiliate: Member of another national or regional writing, editing or publishing organization
Non-member
* Note: Registration does not include accommodations. See below for accommodation information.
** Two-day registrations are possible, but due to system limitations you need to register separately for each day. Contact us if you have any problems.
CanWrite! 2012 Accommodations in Orillia
Accommodation during the conference is not included in the conference registration fee, and you are responsible for making your own reservations. We have arranged for special conference rates for a block of rooms at the Lakehead University Residence and at two hotels in Orillia: Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre and Quality Hotel Champlain Waterfront.
Please follow this link to view accommodation in Orillia. (PDF 90k)
Prefer not to register on-line?
Click this link to take you to our PDF registration form.
Email, mail or fax the form to us.