This session examines the hustle required to sustain a writing practice in an increasingly precarious economy, where artistic work itself is often underpaid, unstable, and dependent on short-term opportunities. For immigrant, newcomer, and refugee writers, these pressures are compounded by the demands of rebuilding a life in a new country, navigating the devaluation of previous […]
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Come meet the people behind Canada’s independent publishing houses at TIFA’s Small Press Market. With a variety of exhibiting small presses from across Ontario, this is a rare chance to explore the beauty and breadth of small press publishing, from handmade, limited-edition poetry chapbooks to larger-scale print productions of fiction and poetry. Spanning micropresses to […]
Join publishing leaders, literary scout Abbe Goldberg of Jenny LaPlante scouting, editor Dan Lopez from Counterpoint, and editor Lena Stöneberg at Aufbau Verlag in Berlin for an insightful discussion of the global trends reshaping the industry, and examine Canada’s place in an international market. Moderated by literary agent Olga Filina of The Read Agency, they’ll […]
In this panel, Canadian and international independent publishers discuss the why and how of the work they do in bringing books to market. They’ll cover what’s exciting about independent publishing and what challenges they face, how they bring their own tastes and instincts to acquisitions, and how they build relationships with their current and future […]
Each year, TIFA’s International Visitors (IV) Programme welcomes publishing leaders from around the world to discover the richness and diversity of Canadian writing and publishing. This year’s keynote welcomes one of the most influential figures in global bookselling, James Daunt, founder of Daunt Books and the bookseller credited with revitalizing Waterstones and Barnes & Noble. […]
Celebrate emerging writers in the University of Toronto’s creative writing program Everyone is welcome to this awards presentation and reception celebrating emerging writers from the Creative Writing Program at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Over $10,000 in prizes will be announced: The Catherine Fogarty Award for Creative Nonfiction, the Pal Saqi Award […]
Indigenous writers’ works are often defined in ways different to how they themselves would define them. Dreamed worlds are considered speculative, ghosts are called horror, creation stories and deities are deemed mythology. But what if these imagined worlds have already happened, or are in the process of happening? What if a ghost in a story […]
All festivalgoers are invited to enjoy live music in the Outdoor Quad, curated in partnership with Canada Music Incubator Miriyam Wilson, Steelpan Percussionist, will be playing at the following times: 12:30 PM – 1 PM 1:30 PM – 2 PM 3:30 PM – 4 PM Mariyam Wilson was born in Trinidad, grew up […]
All festivalgoers are invited to enjoy live music in the Outdoor Quad, curated in partnership with Canada Music Incubator Emily Misura, Violinist, will be playing at the following times: 11:30 AM – 12 PM 1 PM – 1:30 PM 2:30 PM – 3 PM Emily Misura has been performing professionally for almost twenty […]
Join us for an inspiring panel on writing historical mysteries as Genevieve Graham and Olivier Norek discuss how the historical events can be used as the setting for the perfect crime. Hear from the pros on the research methods and writing techniques that went into creating their novels and the benefits and pitfalls of their […]
Discover the next big names in crime fiction before they hit the bestseller lists! Hosted by Jass Aujla (Crime Writers of Canada Board Director and author of Next Of Twin), this exciting session spotlights CWC associate members as they share captivating readings from their unpublished manuscripts. It’s a rare, intimate opportunity to experience raw talent, […]
Join best-selling authors as they share their stories of what it was like to see their novels be transformed into films and TV series. Hear firsthand how their stories evolve in the process, how much creative input the author has on the script, and discover the challenges and rewards of translating the story from the […]
Toronto was once a rough and rowdy place, a muddy town notorious for hard drinking, gambling and violence. That shady reputation extended to its police force and to the man who ran it. Join Adam Bunch, author of The Toronto Book of the Dead and The Toronto Book of Love for a talk about the […]
Get ready for an electrifying showcase of fresh crime fiction! Hosted by Jass Aujla (Crime Writers of Canada Board Director and author of Next Of Twin), this session brings you exclusive live readings from CWC authors launching (or recently launched) their hot new titles in 2026. Whether you’re discovering breakout voices or savoring favorites, join […]
Step into the world of Korean crime and mystery writing with two acclaimed authors in the genre. From psychological thrillers to gritty noirs, Kang Hwagil and Hye-young Pyun discuss what makes Korea’s crime writing scene so distinctive. From cultural influences to social commentary, hear how each impacts stories and writing and their takes on the […]
Take a trip to France without leaving Victoria College! Step into the shadowy streets and sunlit villages with some of the biggest names in French crime writing as they explore how culture and literary tradition have shaped the genre and their predictions for what is to come in the future. Moderated by Roland Gulliver Event takes […]
How does book publishing work? Why do some books get published and not others? How can I make my manuscript more attractive to publishers? What happens after a book is accepted? How do books get marketed in 2026? Do I need an agent? (And what do agents do, exactly?). Get all of these questions (and more) answered […]
Join Phil Hibbeln and Robert Monaghan, retired Toronto detectives, for a wild ride through the city’s crime history! With 30+ years of police experience, they’ll dish out jaw-dropping tales from Toronto’s underbelly. From shocking scandals to downright bizarre incidents, discover how crime shaped the city over 300 years. This event showcases stories handpicked from their […]
Toronto’s dead haven’t always been able to rest in peace. There was a time when our city was plagued by graverobbers. As local medical schools developed a ravenous appetite for fresh bodies, grisly scenes played out under the cover of darkness. Victorian Torontonians were left horrified by reports of empty coffins and missing corpses. Join […]
Join The Children’s Book Bank for the exciting launch of Zenia Wadhwani’s Fly in the Chai (Penguin Random House Canada)! Happening at Daniel Spectrum from 2–4 PM the event includes a High Chai celebration and a lively Q&A moderated by Sangita Patel. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International […]
Friends and fellow comics fans, join Jessica Campbell and Jillian Tamaki at Flying Books (784 College St.) in Toronto on Monday, March 23 at 6:30pm where she launches her underground cult classic HOT OR NOT: 20th CENTURY MALE ARTISTS—now in hardcover. Jessica sits down with fellow cartoonist Jillian to possibly debate whether men should be […]
Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of The Singles Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners by Renée Sylvestre-Williams (ECW Press). The event will take place at the Marketplace Theatre at The Well at 6:30pm. There will be a fireside chat with the author, hosted by Lora Grady from the Toronto Star. Afterwards, […]
Join us February 27 at 7pm for the launch of The Lost Queen by Heidi von Palleske (Dundurn Press). Taking place at the Tranzac Club, the author will be joined in conversation by Rod Carley (author of Ruff and Kinmount). There will also be live music, readings, a video presentation, and an audience Q&A. Refreshments […]
Join us for the launch of Alison Gadsby‘s Breathing is How Some People Stay Alive (Guernica Editions). The author will be joined in conversation with Hollay Ghadery, author of The UnRavelling of Ou. Books will be available for sale courtesy of Another Story Bookshop. Doors open at 6:00 PM, event begins at 6:30 PM. Book […]
