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Department of English

Creative Writing Events

We've curated a select list of creative writing events, but make sure you check out our department's full list of Events! You can also follow us @UTSC_engdept (on Twitter and Instagram) for up-to-date announcements.

Sep 30: CW Major Launch Party

Sep 30: CW Major Launch Party

Please join us virtually to celebrate the launch of our new Creative Writing Major program!
Mar 17: The Writing Life & ScarFair Launch

Mar 17: The Writing Life & ScarFair

Mark your calendars for UTSC English's premiere Creative Writing event of the year.
Feb 13: Self-Publishing Masterclass

Feb 13: Self-Publishing Masterclass

Join Professor Sindu for a masterclass on self-publishing!
Feb 6: Traditional Publishing Masterclass

Feb 6: Traditional Publishing Masterclas

Join Professor Sindu for a free masterclass on publishing! This talk and Q&A will focus on
Jan 15: Meet 2020 WIR Gary Barwin

Jan 15: Meet 2020 WIR Gary Barwin

Join us in welcoming our 2020 Writer-in-Residence, the award-winning writer Gary Barwin!
Nov 26: Screenplay Workshop Event

Nov 26: Screenplay Workshop Event

UTSC English's Visual Storytelling Lab invites students and faculty to a reading of student-
Souvankam Mani Pedi

Nov 19: Souvankam Thammavongsa &

As part of the Visual Storytelling Lab initiative, Prof. Goldman will be running a screenwriting
Nov 4: How to Be a Scholar-Artist

Nov 4: How to Be a Scholar-Artist

Join UTSC English alum Dr. Adrian De Leon for a public lecture and accompanying workshop that
Tamil Worlds Initiative - Chelva Kanaganayakam

Nov 4: Tamil Poetry Reading

The Tamil Worlds Initiative of the UTSC Campus presents a very special event that the English
Lit on Tour 2019

Oct 30: Lit on Tour Scarborough

The UTSC English Department, in partnership with The Toronto International Festival of Authors,
Oct 10: Poetry Reading With Gary Geddes

Oct 10: Poetry Reading With Gary Geddes

Canadian poet Gary Geddes is visiting UTSC! Join the class of ENGB06 (Canadian Literature I:
Oct 7: An Afternoon With Amitav Ghosh

Oct 7: An Afternoon With Amitav Ghosh

The UTSC English Department and the Jackman Humanities Institute are proud to present An
Apr 18: CW Book Launch

Apr 18: CW Book Launch

Join us for the UTSC Creative Writing Book Launch of three of our stars: Téa Mutonji, Zarah
Apr 4: How to Get Published in Canada

Apr 4: How to Get Published in Canada

On April 4th, Professor Westoll and his ENGD95 (Creative Writing as a Profession) will host a
Apr 3: Emerging Voices Magazine Launch

Apr 3: Emerging Voices Magazine Launch

Please join the Students of English Literature & Film on Wednesday 3 April, from 6-8pm in
Mar 21: The Creative Life Keynote & ScarFair Launch

Mar 21: The Creative Life Keynote &

Please join us to celebrate our creative writing program and our Writer-in-Residence, Carrianne
Mar 20: Open Mic with Charlie Petch

Mar 20: Open Mic with Charlie Petch

On March 20th, Professor Tysdal's ENGC05 Poetry and New Media class teams up with Charlie Petch
literary scarborough

Jan 30: Literary Scarborough: David Char

Get excited, UTSC! Join writers David Chariandy, Catherine Hernandez and Carrianne Leung in
Jan 23: Meet our Writer in Residence, Carrianne Leung

Jan 23: Meet our Writer in Residence, Ca

Join on us January 23rd as we welcome our 2019 Writer in Residence, Carrianne Leung! This two-
Adrian de Leon

Oct 30: Adrian De Leon Book Launch

Come help us launch Rouge, the debut volume of poetry by UTSC English alum Adrian De Leon. When:
Oct 24: Lit on Tour Scarborough

Oct 24: Lit on Tour Scarborough

The UTSC English Department, along with the Toronto International Festival of Authors, presents