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Ask An Expert
Have questions about editing, query letters, or other aspects of the publishing industry? This is your chance for a one-on-one chat with one of our experts.
Kaffeeklatsches
Join one of our Guests of Honour for a low-key, small group chat! This is a great opportunity to bring industry questions, meet new people or geek out about shared interests.
BIPOC Lunch!
After last year’s success, this year we’re hosting a BIPOC Lunch! Join us in Founders for a casual chat with other BIPOC attendees on Saturday October 18, 1pm - 2pm. Lunch will be served. Please sign up in advance, as this helps avoid stressing out our tireless volunteers!
Short Story Book Club
Do you love short fiction? Do you also love digging into them with a group of fellow short fiction fans? Sign up for a book-club style chat with longtime editor and critic Arley Sorg. You'll receive 2 short stories to read ahead of time, and take part in a deep dive about each author's work, with guiding questions from Arley. No particular experience needed - just a love of short fiction and discovering new works!
Blue Pencil Café
Want feedback from a pro writer or editor on your work? Bring 2-3 pages of writing and get real-time, in-person feedback from one of our expert critiquers. Or, sit down for a one-on-one Q&A about the writing industry.