Learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. In this TIFA creative writing masterclass, bestselling author Marissa Stapley will show you how to bring vivid and moving characters to life. Stapley’s characters have hooked the hearts of many readers, including actress/producer Reese Witherspoon who made Stapley’s novel Lucky the first Canadian title to earn a spot on Reese’s official book club. Stapley is also the author of the bestselling books The Last Resort, Things to Do When It’s Raining and Mating for Life. Her journalism has appeared in newspapers and magazines across North America. Over 90 minutes, Stapley will share her creative process for developing multi-dimensional and nuanced characters that drive compelling stories. All writing levels welcome.
Ticket Info:
Date & Time: June 3 at 6pm ET
Where: Main Loft in Harbourfront Centre’s main building
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket price: $53 per person
Learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. In this TIFA creative writing masterclass, bestselling Scottish author Doug Johnstone will teach you killer editing skills for producing stories that grip readers and propel plotlines. Johnstone is the author of A Dark Matter (2020), Breakers (2019) and The Jump (2015), which were shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Novel of the Year. He has taught creative writing and been a writer-in-residence at various institutions over the last decade, and has been an arts journalist for over 20 years. Over 90 minutes, Johnstone will share the process of self-editing to become a concise and effective writer. All writing levels welcome.
Ticket Info:
Date & Time: June 4 at 4pm ET
Where: Main Loft in Harbourfront Centre’s main building
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket price: $53
Presented with support from Scottish Books International.
Learn how to craft compelling stories and bring captivating characters to life through hands-on lessons from acclaimed authors and industry experts. In this TIFA creative writing masterclass, Karen Sullivan, Founder and Publisher of Orenda Books, will introduce you to the process of getting published, from the first stage of plotting an idea, to the final act of seeing your work in print. Born in Canada, Sullivan moved to the UK where she began her career in publishing as an assistant and worked up the ranks to eventually become a commissioning editor and author. Her experience was the catalyst to founding Orenda Books, where author care and high-quality, culturally diverse, bold and original writing are paramount. Under her leadership, Orenda Books has transformed crime publishing in translation as we know it today, and launched the careers of many iconic writers, including many Nordic bestsellers such as Ragnar Jónasson. Sullivan will help you discover your pathway to getting published by sharing her own unique experiences as an author and a publisher. All writing levels welcome.
Ticket Info:
Date & Time: June 5 at 4pm ET
Where: Main Loft in Harbourfront Centre’s main building
Duration: 90 minutes
Ticket prices: $53