Sunday September 23, 2012 at Queen's Park, 11am - 6pm
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11:30 - 12:00 :: Inside the Chatelaine Kitchen
Brought to you by Chatelaine. Chatelaine Food Editor, Claire Tansey, shares a behind the scenes look at the Chatelaine Kitchen. From everyday meal solutions to entertaining menus, the Chatelaine Kitchen develops over 600 recipes each year. Learn how Claire and her team find inspiration for each issue, how they create meal ideas for Chatelaine’s diverse audience, the challenges of meal planning for today’s modern family, and some of the greatest Chatelaine Kitchen hits and misses. Plus, Claire shares cooking secrets and tips from the Chatelaine Kitchen.
12:15 - 12:45 :: Size Doesn't Matter: The Joys of Publishing a Small Magazine
Brought to you by This Magazine. This year marks the 45th anniversary of This Magazine, Canada's leading progressive magazine of politics, culture and arts. Come and join in the anniversary celebrations as Graham F. Scott and Lisa Whittington-Hill share anecdotes and advice on the challenges and triumphs of publishing a small independent magazine in Canada.
1:00 - 1:30 :: How To Be a Well-Dressed Man
Brought to you by Sharp Magazine. As a man who enjoys clothes, Sharp’s editor Jeremy Freed is fortunate to spend a substantial part of his workday coming up with new ways to advise men on how to dress well. Join Jeremy for a light-hearted journey into the exciting world of men’s fashion, from formal to casual, with an emphasis on dressing for fall.
1:45 - 2:15 :: Trailblazing Your Way to a Career in Magazine Writing
Brought to you by Canadian Geographic. For many aspiring writers, breaking into today’s highly competitive world of magazine journalism can pose unique challenges. Journalist/explorer Adam Shoalts will share entertaining first-hand accounts of adventure, and discuss how he has succeeded in capturing the attention of discerning editors across the country. Learn how to break through the query letter clutter with practical – and sometimes unorthodox – advice on how you can make your pitch truly stand out from the rest.
2:30 - 3:00 :: A Parent's Survival Guide to Hallowe'en
Brought to you by Today's Parent. Karine Ewart from Today’s Parent presents the best tricks and an array of treats to help you get through the zaniest holiday of the year. From low-budget costumes to high-tech, spooky decor, she'll show you how to have a safe, kid-friendly and most-importantly FUN Hallowe'en.
3:15 - 3:45 :: Simpified Stargazing from City or Country
Brought to you by SkyNews. The majesty of the night sky has fascinated humans since antiquity. In this highly illustrated presentation, SkyNews editor Terence Dickinson demonstrates his "ultra-simplified" techniques for star and constellation identification for all ages.
4:00 - 4:30 :: How to Make Your E-zine an Overnight Success in Fourteen Years and Become a Hundredaire
Brought to you by ChiZine. ChiZine.com started as an online club for like-minded people who enjoyed genre fiction. Sandra Kastury, one of the editors, talks about how it all began, and how they've managed to keep the e-zine going for over a decade and pay its authors professional rates without going bankrupt or having a stroke (yet).
4:45 - 5:15 :: Why Your City & Neighbourhoods Need Your Love (and blogs)
Brought to you by Spacing. Spacing magazine came into existence because it's founders decided that Toronto needed to be explored and explained in much greater detail. With the rise of blogs, social media, and new technology, neighbourhoods and cities are being examined like never before. Spacing publisher Matthew Blackett discusses the good and bad of this phenomenon.
5:15 - 6:00 :: Diversity and Fashion Magazines
Brought to you by WORN Fashion Journal. Diversity isn't just a buzz word: It's a commitment to showing equal representations across culture, subculture, gender identification, sexuality, size, race, and age. WORN Fashion Journal is committed to representing real diversity in fashion. Join the editors of WORN, Serah-Marie McMahon and Gwen Stegelmann, as they discuss with fashion journalists, teachers, and industry insiders the responsibility of fashion magazines to provide a comprehensive overview of the world outside of mainstream fashion.
