Author talks about getting short stories published

Several of the GTA’s large writing groups have regular monthly meetings in which they feature knowledgeable speakers in the writing, editing and publishing fields. Some of these groups are: Writers & Editors Network (WEN), Writers Community of Durham Region (WCDR), Professional Writers Association of Canada – Toronto Branch (PWAC), Canadian Author’s Association (CAA), Writers Community of Simcoe County (WCSC) and Writers Community of York Region (WCYR).  This week I’m featuring WEN’s March meeting.

The Writers & Editors Network meets monthly (except August) in Toronto’s West End at Canadiana Restaurant. WEN has about 100 members and has been operating for more than a decade.

On Saturday, March 16, Andrew Borkowski will speak to their audience. Unfortunately, WEN doesn’t say exactly what Andrew’s topic is. However, his critically acclaimed short story collection, Copernicus Avenue, published by Cormorant Books, won the 2012 Toronto Book Award and was shortlisted for the 2012 Danuta Gleed Literary Award for short fiction.

And WEN’s meetings generally allow for plenty of questions afterwards so, if you’re interested in short story collections or even getting published in magazines, Andrew would be a good resource. In addition to his published short works (appearing in Grain, New Quarterly and Storyteller among other publications), he has a long international list of non-fiction publishing and editing credits in arts, travel, and human interest journalism.

Writers & Editors Network meet on the third Saturday of most months (No meeting in August, December’s is a movable feast). Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting running until 11:30. you get a full buffet breakfast and plenty of networking.

Canadiana Restaurant and Banquet Hall is located at 5230 Dundas St. in the Six Points Plaza, near Kipling Subway Station.

Cost is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. You can pay at the door. However, Breakfast Coordinator Anna Stitski-Gemza would like everyone to pre-register so she can ensure enough food and seats to go around. Email: breakfasts@wenetwork.org.