The first night of my residency at the North York Central branch will focus on the hero’s journey and the courage and resourcefulness it takes to see a case through to the end.
I am pleased to announce that I’ve been appointed Writer-in-Residence at the Toronto Public Library’s North York Central branch for the fall term. From Oct. 12 through December 5, I’ll be leading weekly programs on writing, with an emphasis on crime, and evaluating writers’ manuscripts. It’s free of charge, of course. Anyone can register by calling the Language, Literature & Fine Arts department, NYCL, 416-395-5639. It’s a beautiful facility — the second-biggest in the city after to Metro Reference — and the weekly programs, outlined below, will help anyone working on a book.
- Why We Love Crime Fiction and its Heroes. Wed, Oct. 12, 6:30—8:00
- Creating an Authentic World Through Research. Wed, Oct. 19, 6:30—7:30
- Creating a Vital Cast of Characters. Wed, Oct. 26, 6:30—7:30
- Using Outlines to Build Suspense. Wed, Nov. 2, 6:30—7:30
- Point of View: Which is Right for You? Wed, Nov. 9, 6:30—7:30
- Dialogue: Letting Characters Speak for Themselves. Wed, Nov. 16, 6:30—7:30
- Your Best First Page. Wed, Nov. 23, 6:30—7:30
- Ten Rules of Writing. Wed, Nov. 30, 6:30—7:30
If you think you would benefit, why not sign up or drop by? Writers who can’t attend in person can still have the first chapter of their manuscripts reviewed by sending them to write@tpl.ca. For more info, visit: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/writer-in-residence/
