Thursday, June 08, 2023

International Writers' Workshop Returns Saturday, July 29 with the Black Writers' Wellness Check-In

(June 2023) - The TU Book Expo's International Writers' Workshop (IWW) will host their first in-person session on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Lauft (Shops at Don Mills location, 21 Karl Fraser Rd. # N 007) in Toronto from 2:00pm to 4:00pm EST. The theme for the 5th edition of the workshop is "Black Writers' Wellness Check-In," and will feature a panel discussion, spoken word performances, and opportunities for writers to network and meet with presenting authors.

Registration begins on Juneteenth online via EventBrite. Admission is free, with an optional $15 workbook available for in-person and virtual attendees. International participants are encouraged!

Expert workshop presenters will cover book sales and marketing for global audiences, international networking, and mental health and wellness for Black writers. Discussions and an opportunity for questions will support writers (particularly those in the Black/African diaspora) with their projects and initiatives, as well as provide resources.

Presented by the TU Book Expo, and co-sponsored by the Toronto Arts Council, Toronto's Kya Publishing, Nairobi's Mutendei Writes, Cleveland's Elevated Waves Publishing, and Toronto's Bstellar® Group Inc. The event venue has been sponsored by Lauft, an on-demand workspace network. 

"We look forward to providing writers with an inviting workshop where they can cultivate new ideas, comfortably discuss wellness, and explore new global networks and opportunities." ~ TU Book Expo

Previous IWW writer sessions, through informed presentation, have highlighted the following topics:

  • Character Development and Historical Representations
  • How to Use Writing to Ignite Freedom, Healing and Power
  • Content Marketing
  • Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
  • Traditional Marketing Methods in the Digital Age
  • Literary Cultural Barriers in the African Diaspora
  • Top 3 Writer Collaboration Tips
  • Cross Promotional Marketing Tips
  • Reader Engagement Tips
  • Sharing Resources and Opportunities

"Our goal is to continuously strengthen the writing, voices, and unification within the Black writing community, and to also establish Toronto as a hub and key international location for Black writers to feel welcome, supported, and enhanced as artists." ~ TU Book Expo

Writers and literary supporters from all communities are welcome to attend!


Contact: tube@kyapublishing.com

Information: TUBookExpo.com