What happens during the summer workshop?
You spend five mornings in class with a small group of students. In that time, each of you reads and comments on the work of the others under the guidance of your writing instructor. You will also have a short private meeting with your instructor. Each faculty member addresses the entire student group at least once, so you will hear from every faculty member on our roster that season. Former students who have published in the previous year tell how they went from aspiring to published. Top professionals in editing and agenting say what they are looking for and how to achieve success. Some technical talks are given to the group, and there is an optional reading by each student. The large group meets on Saturday morning and spends the weekend hearing from former students and publishing professionals. On Saturday night, there is an optional streetcar ride and walking tour of literary Toronto. Weekday mornings are spent in small classes and afternoons in a larger group, listening to lectur