The Ottawa Public Library is holding a series of writing workshops in April, May and June. Workshops include sessions led by Denise Chong and Alan Cumyn. Mystery author Vicki Delaney is also holding a seminar on mystery fiction writing. All sessions are free (although some are meant for ages 50+) For a complete list of workshops:
http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program?branch=255&type=All&audience=All&keyword=writer
One seminar in particular is being held in partnership with Ottawa Romance Writers, here are the details.
Publishing your Book
While several traditional publishers and bookstores have closed their doors, you have new opportunities to publish your book in print and digital formats. Successful traditionally- and self-published authors will describe the pros and cons of getting your book published by a traditional publisher versus using self-publishing platforms offered by Amazon Kindle Direct, Kobo, Smashwords, and now big New York-based publishers. As well, new players such as Amazon Publishing and agents offering publishing services will be discussed.
The Ottawa Romance Writers Association is partnering with the Ottawa Public Library to present this workshop twice as part of the OPL May 2013 Author Month schedule. The panelists are multi-published romance authors; however, the workshop content is targeted to all writers of book-length fiction and non-fiction. Note that the author line-ups on the two panels differ but the workshop content is the same. Register via the Ottawa Public Library website http://biblioottawalibrary.ca for one of the following:
– Monday, May 13, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the OPL Greenboro Branch, with authors Sharon Page, Teresa Morgan and Brenda Gayle.
-Saturday, May 18, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the OPL Main Branch, with authors Opal Carew, Maureen Fisher, Teresa Morgan and Coreene Callahan
If you do not have a library card, please register via an email to Madeline McBride at madelinem AT rogers DOT com, and indicate which date you plan to attend.