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Free Workshop

Mississauga Central Library - Program Room, First floor

In the beginning there was… : How to find inspiration for writing. -- Have the drive to write but not sure what to write about? How to find sources to tap into for your writing for both non-fiction and fiction alike. Join us at the Mississauga Central Library, Program Room 1st Floor, Mississauga

Free Workshop

Mississauga Central Library - Program Room, First floor

Short Stories 101: how to approach writing a short story -- How do you structure a short story, define appropriate characters and manipulate language to accommodate the short story form? We’ll also talk about where to send your short stories for printing and publication. Program Room First floor

Free Workshop

Mississauga Central Library - Program Room, First floor

Speak up: How to find your literary voice.  -- In a sea of noise, genres and blogs, how do you define your own voice amongst all the others? Tips on finding your specific view and how to apply it to your writing, fiction, poetry and non-fiction alike. Program Room First floor

Free Workshop

Mississauga Central Library - Program Room, First floor

Proofreading 101: how to make your writing comprehensible for the average reader -- How do you do your own proofreading before you send your work to anyone (even beta-readers)? We’ll discuss the details of copy editing, and rate programmes that will make this process easier for even the worst comma abusers. Program Room First floor

Free Workshop

Mississauga Central Library - Program Room, First floor

Critiquing 101: how to critique someone else’s story -- You and another writer have traded off 5000 words for critiquing, but you have no idea how to start. We’ll talk about what to look for, and discuss how to politely and effectively critique writing that appears to be utter garbage. Program Room First floor

Free Workshop

Mississauga Central Library - Program Room, First floor

Queer Literature 101: how to queer your writing -- Are you trying to get into the LGBTQ market? Discuss what’s currently acceptable in the various genres and where to send your work. Program Room First floor