Sunday September 26, 2010
Library Square and CBC Plaza
11am - 5pm
Writing Talks
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11:00 ::
Meet some of the young writers from this summerís 10th Annual Writing & Book Camp as they read from their recent works and share their experiences from the five-day workshop held at Vancouver Public Library in August. HOST: Meghan Radomske, Writing & Book Camp Coordinator
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12:00 ::
White space is the writerís medium as much as the black lines of language. Each narrative seeks a particular way of inhabiting the page just as each person uniquely inhabits his or her environment. In this interactive session, participants will ìtake upî (learn about and occupy) how they most effectively inscribe and inhabit space on the page. Creative non-fiction writer, poet, and teacher Betsy Warlandís collection of 24 essays Breathing the Page: Reading the Act of Writing was published in 2010 by Cormorant Books.
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1:00 ::
Ray Hsu is a member of The Asian Canadian Writersí Workshop and teaches the UBC Creative Writing Programís debut Asian Canadian creative writing course. This workshop will teach participants how to be meme-splicers: taking cultural materials and remixing it so that it catches in peopleís minds, sticks, and even go viral. The Asian Canadian Writersí Workshop (ACWW) assists Asian Canadian writers in publishing and showcasing their work. ACWW has been in operation since 1969 and is also the publisher of Ricepaper Magazine, showcasing creative and inspirational Asian Canadians. Ray Hsu will also be reading in The Poetry Tent from his new book, Cold Sleep Permanent Afternoon. The workshop is limited to 30 people, so early queuing is recommended.
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1:45 ::
Many writers assume once the book is complete, it will sell itself, right? Wrong. No matter the method of publication ó traditionally published, entrepreneurially published, or electronically published ó the onus of promotion falls on the author. The Book Broads offer practical advice for writers (published or not) to raise their profiles, extend their reach and build their fan base.
Join Angela Crocker, Kimberly Plumley, and Peggy Richardson as they take the sting out of the overwhelming prospect of media interviews, blog posts, Facebook updates, podcasting, and so much more.
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2:30 ::
Between 1959 and 1966, the late CBC Radio journalist, Imbert Orchard, travelled across British Columbia with recording engineer, Ian Stephen, interviewing nearly a thousand of the provinceís pioneers. The resulting collection ó 2,700 hours of audiotapes describing both extraordinary events and everyday experiences ó is considered by historians to be one of the best sources of primary information about the province. To the general public, however, the tales in these tapes remain virtually unknown. Combining text, archival photographs, and the original sound recordings from the CBC Archives onto three CDs, Voices of British Columbia draws 24 stories from this collection to immerse us in daily life in the early 20th century. HOST: Mark Forsythe, CBC Radio Oneís BC Almanac
(Douglas & McIntyre $35.00)
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3:00 ::
The way people read and absorb information is drastically changing, and the act of publishing is changing too. With the move from print books to e-readers, shorter print runs, and self-publishing, the business of publishing and books is changing. These changes in publishing not only affect the book market, but newspapers and magazines too. Are instant magazine downloads, book blogs, and virtual author tours the publishing market of tomorrow? Do the small publishers stand a chance against the Amazonian forces of the web? And what does this mean for the readers and consumers of the printed word? Is it all doom and gloom or is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
Join a panel moderated by Sean Cranbury of Books On The Radio, with Melody Poirier from Printorium Bookworks and Island Blue Printing, Brent DeWaal from Sony, and Margaret Reynolds from the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia.
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4:00 ::
For almost three decades, Edward Curtis photographed the First Peoples of the North American West and studied their cultures. Alarmed that the traditional Aboriginal ways of life seemed in danger of disappearing forever, Curtis made an incredible effort to capture the daily routines, character and dignity of First Peoples through photography and audio recordings. With more than 150 photographs, Edward S. Curtis Above the Medicine Line is both a compelling narrative that sheds new light on the Curtis mystique and a fascinating overview of many of the First Peoples he studied. Rodger D. Touchie has written many books on BC history and travel, and is the owner/publisher of Heritage House.
(Heritage House $19.95)
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4:30 ::
Good Reads are short compelling books by Canadian authors, written in clear language. They are written for adult learners and anyone looking for quick read. Join Gail as she reads from The Stalker and talks about the unique challenges of writing a Good Reads book.
Mikeís business is guiding visitors on sea kayak tours around the islands off the West Coast. Just before a weekend trip, Mikeís phone rings. ìIím watching you,î says a deep, echoing voice. ìStay home.î When Mikeís tour group sets off, the stalker secretly follows them. Who is he? What will he do? Gail Anderson-Dargatz is the author of acclaimed bestsellers such as The Cure for Death by Lighting, A Recipe for Bees, and Turtle Valley. Gail teaches in the UBC Creative Writing Program and lives in Sorrento, BC.
The first six Good Reads titles launch in Fall 2010, with six more titles to be published in 2011. Good Reads is an initiative of ABC Life Literacy Canada and Grass Roots Press, with funding from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. www.goodreadsbooks.ca
