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SUMMARY:Emerging Writers Residency: Poetry 2023
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis two-week writing program supports new writers in poetry at varying levels of accomplishment\, from not-yet-published writers to those with one published book. In this workshop-based residency\, you will work closely with our faculty\, Suzanne Zelazo\, Sharanpal Ruprai\, and professional guest Helen Hajnoczky\, to expand your practice and focus on improving writing skills. \nThe Emerging Writers Residency is an energizing\, transformative experience\, designed to help you take your writing to a new level. This residency is a perfect entry point into Banff Centre’s full suite of Literary Arts programs\, offering new writers the opportunity to work on a portion of a manuscript in a workshop setting directly with faculty. The program will help you build your critical vocabulary\, making you better critics of your own and others’ work. You will also learn more about the craft of writing\, and about the conventions and possibilities for innovation in poetry. \nWhat does the program offer?\nThis two-week residency provides thematic teaching from faculty members and professional guests\, Q&A sessions\, public readings\, and one-on-one workshopping. Mentors will discuss ideas\, experiences\, and obstacles that you may be encountering with your writing from across poetic genres. \nIn addition to a single room\, and a small private studio\, you will be surrounded by a community of artistic peers. The flexible program format allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for. All program elements are optional. \nWho should apply?\nAny new writer of poetry interested in structured feedback from faculty and fellow participants will benefit from this program. The program is open to writers with no publications\, a few publications\, or even a first book. \n*Financial Aid available. \nProgram Dates: September 25 – October 06\, 2023\nApplication Deadline: June 14\, 2023\nLearn more and apply online: http://bit.ly/3ilinBK
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LOCATION:Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity\, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1H5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Garden of Literary Delights 2023
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Oct 1\, 5-7 pmAtwater Library Auditorium\n\n\nReadings by four\, wonderful Canadian authors of South Asian origin followed by a discussion. Book sale\, giveaways and more! \nRSVP at info@centrekabir.com Please use side entrance to the venue at 4023 Tupper St. \nFarzana Doctor is a Tkaronto-based author\, activist and psychotherapist who has written four critically acclaimed novels\, including the bestselling\, Seven\, which explores the issue of female genital mutilation/cutting. Her most recent work is a poetry collection. \nShailee\, based in Montreal\, is a writer\, poet\, playwright and literary scholar who recently published her first book\, a graphic novel: My Story\, My Voice: Sita and Helen (yes\, Helen of Troy). \nToronto-based Angela Misri is an award-winning journalist (CBC and more)\, educator and author of YA\, adult and children’s fiction. She will regale you with the adventures of her creation\, Portia Adams\, Sherlock Holmes’ granddaughter! \nPlaywright and short story writer\, Zahida Rahemtulla has won accolades for plays\, The Wrong Bashir (a comedy about mistaken identity) and The Frontliners both of which premiered in her hometown\, Vancouver. \nA celebration of diverse genres and voices as well as Muslim Heritage Month (October)\, this event is part of the NexGen MultiArts Festival\, 2023\, organized by the Kabir Cultural Centre\, Montreal.
URL:https://qwf.org/event/garden-of-literary-delights-2023/
LOCATION:Atwater Library Auditorium\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, 2nd floor\, Westmount\, QC
CATEGORIES:Festival,Performance
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