Writing a Comic Book with David A. Robertson

David A. Robertson

Writing a Comic Book with David A. Robertson

David A. Robertson

1:30pm

Saturday, September 24, 2022

The Humber School for Writers returns to the Festival with a series of daily professional writing masterclasses led by its renowned faculty members and special guests. Each 90-minute class will focus on a specific aspect of writing craft. Sign up for one or attend them all! All writing levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to peek into the world of comic book storytelling, exploring the intricate relationship between text and illustration, with celebrated author David A. Robertson. Participants will get the chance to discover how to visualize stories, write them and explore the technical aspects of comic books.

Ticket Info:
Date & Time: September 24 at 1:30pm ET
Where: Main Loft in Harbourfront Centre
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket price: $53

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The Humber School for Writers returns to the Festival with a series of daily professional writing masterclasses led by its renowned faculty members and special guests. Each 90-minute class will focus on a specific aspect of writing craft. Sign up for one or attend them all! All writing levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to peek into the world of comic book storytelling, exploring the intricate relationship between text and illustration, with celebrated author David A. Robertson. Participants will get the chance to discover how to visualize stories, write them and explore the technical aspects of comic books.

Ticket Info:
Date & Time: September 24 at 1:30pm ET
Where: Main Loft in Harbourfront Centre
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket price: $53

Humber School for Writers Logo

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David A. Robertson is the recipient of the Writers' Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. His memoir, Black Water, won the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award and the Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction. His middle-grade fantasy series, The Misewa Saga, includes the #1 bestseller The Barren Grounds. He won the Governor General's Literary Award for On the Trapline and When We Were Alone. Robertson is also the writer and host of the award-winning podcast Kiwew. The Theory of Crows is his first novel for adults. David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation. He lives in Winnipeg.

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1:30pm

Saturday, September 24

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