Go behind the scenes of digital publishing with Jessica Khadoo, Manager of Kobo Originals, as she offers an insider’s look at how stories are shaped from pitch to publication. Learn what makes a strong author pitch, how the editorial process unfolds, and what goes into designing the perfect cover. Jessica will also share insights into […]
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Get the inside scoop on self-publishing from Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life. This in-depth panel with the KWL team will cover everything you need to know to take your romance writing career into your own hands. Learn how Kobo Writing Life empowers authors to publish independently and build sustainable careers in today’s digital […]
Step inside the world of romance editing with editors Joni Di Placido and Rachel Wharton of Page & Proof Editorial. Whether you’re an aspiring author or simply curious about the editorial process, Joni and Rachel will share valuable insights into the romance genre, common editorial challenges, and tips for crafting stories that resonate with readers […]
Bestselling author Jenny Colgan will discuss how to polish your first book and navigate commercial publishing. Come with all the nitty-gritty questions! TIFA’s Creative Writing Masterclasses offer the opportunity to learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. This is a 90-minute […]
Who says the road to happily ever after has to be smooth, tidy, or even all that “happy”? Join authors Kristin Cast and Ellie K. Wilde as they dig into the beloved (and sometimes eye-roll-inducing) happily ever after. What makes a satisfying ending? When do you bend the rules, and when do you blow them […]
What is it about romance that keeps readers coming back for more? Authors Farah Heron, Amy James, and Jackie Khalilieh reflect on why they love the genre and explore its timeless appeal. From emotional connection and hope to the joy of happy endings, they’ll discuss what makes romance uniquely powerful and how it continues to […]
Every author’s path to publication is unique. H. Leighton Dickson, Rebecca Fisseha, and Emily Ohanjanians share their personal journeys from debut novels to navigating the publishing world. They’ll discuss the challenges, surprises, and lessons learned along the way, offering insight and encouragement for aspiring writers. Moderated by Sonica Mizerski Limited space available. Arrive early to […]
Want your happily-ever-afters to feel hard-won? Join USA Today Bestselling author Bailey Hannah as she explores how to turn character wounds, desires, messy emotions, and external obstacles into heartfelt conflict and delicious tension. Bring your characters and their baggage, and get ready to make them (and readers) feel everything. TIFA’s Creative Writing Masterclasses offer the opportunity to learn how […]
Join Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen, as she talks about the fundamentals of writing romantasy, including how to balance the fantasy and romance aspects of your plot, how to create characters that your readers want to root for, and how to sustain romantic tension whether you’re writing […]
BookTok has transformed the way readers discover romance, turning unexpected titles into viral sensations overnight. Authors Briar Boleyn and Lily Chu dive into the impact of this powerful community on the genre. They’ll discuss how BookTok shapes reading trends, the challenges and joys of having a book catch fire online, and what it means for authors trying to […]
From enemies to lovers, fake dating, and the ever-iconic second chance at love, tropes are the beating heart of romance fiction. Authors Melodie Edwards, Jenny Holiday, and Emily Ohanjanians unpack why readers can’t get enough of familiar storylines told in fresh, surprising ways. Together they’ll explore how tropes evolve with each generation, how they reflect cultural […]
Do you dream of writing hilarious meet-cutes and heart-warming happily ever afters, but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Join bestselling author Holly Cassidy aka Hannah Mary McKinnon for a Writing Romance for Beginners workshop. Explore the romance genre, discover your audience, develop your characters, and learn about pitfalls to avoid. This 90-minute […]
Writers Collective of Canada moderates a compelling panel discussion around the power of writing and storytelling to transform lives and strengthen communities. Re/writing Connection represents an important opportunity to showcase the role of art in Canadians’ lives: how writing and creativity can build strength and resilience, ignite community and address the national crisis in isolation. […]
When we write with others, we discover ourselves! Join Writers Collective of Canada in a one-hour expressive writing workshop that will broaden your perspective, ignite your imagination and inspire your authentic voice. WCC is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world. No […]
Jeremy Tiang is a Singaporean author, translator and playwright who will be discussing his fiction, non-fiction, and the role translation places in his creative life. His history as a translator- he has translated over thirty books from across the Chinese-speaking world – comes into play in his upcoming book Violent Phenomena: Essays Toward the Future […]
Cho Nam-Joo is a South-Korean author whose novel, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, has been a runaway bestseller that has sold over one million copies internationally, is the most important book to have come out of South Korea since Han Kang’s The Vegetarian. This has been followed by novels and short stories including Miss Kim Knows […]
James Baldwin once described himself not as a writer so much as a re-writer. Too often we expect our stories to come to us in flashes of inspiration. The ideas do, eventually leading to words on the page. But good, publishable prose is constructed through painstaking, top-to-bottom rewriting. We will discuss the significance of rewriting […]
How do bestselling authors keep readers turning the pages? They make the reader see, hear, feel, taste and touch what the protagonist is experiencing in real time. In this Masterclass, Internationally bestselling author Alka Joshi walks you through the craft of sensory writing with tips, tricks, and exercises you can use to hone your narratives. […]
Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, HP Lovecraft, Stephen King – all great writers who know that the stories that have the biggest impact are often the scariest. In this masterclass, we will look at techniques to elicit fright on the page, dissecting a few famous passages to see what makes them so effective. From there, participants […]
We tend to think that a meaningful writing practice must include hours set aside every day, with ambitious word counts and project deadlines propelling us to completion on a set timeline. But for many writers, both aspiring and established, this isn’t possible, let alone sustainable. In this talk, we will examine how one builds a […]
Discover the art of bringing real lives to the page, and explore the craft of biography, including how to research, shape a compelling narrative, and balance fact with storytelling. Whether you’re working on a biography, memoir, or creative non-fiction, this session with acclaimed writer Francesca Wade will provide insight and practical tools to help you […]
A storytelling rule of thumb: the wilder and more otherworldly the setting, the more the writer has to do to make it feel real. This workshop looks at how we can bring imagined worlds to life by world-building through character and setting, so the reader feels they are truly living in a created world. We […]
