Programming | The Word On The Street

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11:15 -11:45 :: 5 Things That WON’T Help You Get Your Children’s Book Published (and 3 That Just Might!)

From the thousands of manuscripts submitted to children’s book publishers on a yearly basis, only a handful actually make it to market. Award winning children’s author Stephanie Simpson McLellan shares tips on how to get your book out of your head and onto the book store shelves..
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12:00 -12:30 :: Scoring With Young Readers

Veteran hockey writer Ken Campbell discusses ways of engaging potential young readers with hockey literature. The father of two avid readers, Ken will talk about the plethora of reading material available to young people who also have a passion for Canada's national pastime.
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12:45 -1:15 :: Deal Hunting for Fashionistas

Join LOULOU’s Liv Judd as she shares her tips and tricks on how to shop wisely this fall. Which items are investment pieces and which items can you afford to save on? Where are the best boutiques for bargain hunting? And join in the discussion on how to shop from LOULOU magazine.
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1:30 -2:00 :: The New Travellers

Recent years have seen tremendous and growing interest in educational and service travel, sometimes referred to as “voluntourism”. What is voluntourism? What’s the appeal? And how can you be sure you know what you’re getting yourself into? Verge magazine editor-in-chief, Jeff Minthorn shares insights into travelling with a purpose.
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2:15 -2:45 :: FREE BEER* (Do I have your attention now?)

Rob will discuss trends in Canadian and International brewing as well as the “new breed” of beer consumers who are more adventurous than their brand loyal ancestors. Some myths about beer will be debunked, some great brewing anecdotes revealed and all of your burning beer-related questions will be answered………well maybe not all, but you will come away with a new appreciation for Canadian beer!
Learn more about Rob Engman

3:00 -3:30 :: Designing Words and Action to “Green” Your Community

Jump on the green bandwagon – you are all welcome. Communicating about the environment can make a difference. Use your words and images to have an impact in your community. Alternatives Journal has been chronicling and leading the environmental movement since 1971. There is a wealth of experience with a host of stories to share. Take away a handout on Best Communication and Design Practice when you attend.
Learn more about Marcia Ruby

3:45 -4:15 :: Think You Can’t Afford a Cottage? Think Again…

Join Michelle Kelly, managing editor of Cottage Life magazine, as she shares some hot tips on getting into the cottage real estate market, as well as ways to make ownership more affordable for those who’ve already bought a waterfront getaway.
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4:30 -5:00 :: What Makes Toronto Life, Toronto Life

Every week, the editors at Toronto Life make decisions about what should go into magazine. At this session, the magazine’s editor-in-chief Sarah Fulford will talk about what makes a good Toronto Life story—how the editors choose subjects for articles, how they review restaurants, find writers and decide what makes it onto the cover.
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5:15 -6:00 :: Magazines in Canada: How to Get Published

You may have a talent for writing but getting published can be daunting. Come hear the editors from Brick, This Magazine, and The Walrus on a panel discussion about getting your work – whether it’s fiction, poetry, or non-fiction – published in Canadian magazines and literary journals.
Learn more about Jared Bland, Tara Quinn and Graham F. Scott