Where
Lakehead University, Orillia Campus500 University Avenue
Orillia, ON L3V 0B9
Driving Directions
Contact
Anita Purcell & Courtney ThompsonCanadian Authors Association
admin@canauthors.org
1 866 216 6222
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Overview of CanWrite!
AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
- The Rules of Fiction (and How to Break Them) - Ayelet Tsabari
- Poetry Workshop: Facing the Blank Page - Catherine Graham
- Creative Nonfiction: The Writer as Part of the Story - Allyson Latta
- Writing for the Small Screen - David Brady
- Get Your Pitch On! - Noelle Bickle
MASTER CLASSES
Running concurrently with regular afternoon workshops, master classes are designed for published or mid-career authors. Space is limited.
- Rejuvenating the Fictional Impulse - Cordelia Strube
- Mastering Poetry - Jeffery Donaldson
- Creative Nonfiction - Ruth E. Walker
- Writing for the Big Screen - David Brady
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:
- Devote your conference mornings to writing, socializing with friends, exploring Orillia, or simply relaxing
- Opt for one or two popular hands-on sessions on (either social media for writers or readings for writers, details below; extra $40 fee applies)
- Book a blue pencil session with a professional to get feedback on your manuscript (details follow; extra $40 fee applies) - this is a 40-minute session, and the rest of your morning is free
- Opt to participate in a genre-specific writing circle of your peers (no charge)
Click here for details on the workshops and instructors (PDF 309K)
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?
- Master classes for published and mid-career authors
- Moderated writing circles
- Optional retreat mornings
- Blue pencil sessions with professional editors or experienced feedback providers
- Voice coaching to enhance your skills in doing public readings
- Hands on lab on social media for writers
What else is on the program?
- Selection of half-day workshops on writing
- Book fair and author signings - open to the public
- Panel discussions on timely issues in the publishing industry
- Exhibits by professionals offering specialized services to writers
- Open mike readings
- CAA Literary Awards special event: readings and announcement of 2012 shortlist
- CAA Annual General Meeting
Click here for details on the workshops and instructors (PDF 309K)
How much does it cost?
CAA Member
- Full conference (includes all scheduled meals): $350
- One-day registration (includes meals for that day only): $140**
- Student member rate: $275/full conference; $100/1 day registration
Affiliate: Member of another national or regional writing, editing or publishing organization
- Full conference (includes all scheduled meals): $375
- One-day registration (includes meals for that day only): $150**
- Student registration: $300/full conference; $125/1 day registration
Non-member
- Full conference (includes all scheduled meals): $390
- One-day registration (includes meals for that day only): $175**
- Student registration: $325/full conference; $150/1 day registration
* 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.
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