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Esi & Her Editors

Sidney Smith Hall, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3, Canada

43.6624571 -79.39867579999998

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Winning Two Gillers: A Conversation with Esi Edugyan and Her Editors When: January 22, 7–9 PM Where: University of Toronto, Sidney Smith Hall amphitheatre (Room 2102), 100 St. George St. Co-presented by Editors Toronto, Canadian Authors–Toronto, and the Creative Writing Program at the School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto This special event will bring acclaimed novelist Esi Edugyan together with four of her editors — Patrick Crean, Marie-Lynn Hammond, John Sweet, and Jane Warren — for a discussion about the writing and editing of Ms. Edugyan's two Giller Prize winning novels, Half-Blood Blues (2011) and Washington Black (2018). Have you wondered what it’s like, editorially speaking, to work with an author who has won not one but two Giller Prizes? Would you like to know more about the editorial process that shaped these celebrated books? Esi Edugyan and her panel of accomplished editors will address issues such as these during their talks and the Q&A. This event will feature a reading and a short talk about the author-editor relationship from Ms. Edugyan, short presentations from her editors, and ample time for questions from the audience (since we know this group has questions!) We'll close the event by raffling off valuable prizes in support of the SCS Creative Writing Bursary, and time will be allowed for Ms. Edugyan to sign books. Copies of Washington Black will be available for purchase at the event. Debit and credit cards will be accepted. Ticket information: This event is FREE for members of Editors Canada, members of the Canadian Authors Association, and students, faculty, and staff in the SCS Creative Writing Program. (Your association or department will send you an ACCESS CODE by email, along with directions for how to use it to unlock your free tickets.) $10 for non-members, and $5 for non-member students in all other programs. ALL TICKETS (FREE AND PAID) MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH THIS SITE. **Tickets in all categories will go on sale on January 16 at 8:00 AM.** How to book your ticket(s): Click on the blue GET TICKETS button on this page. Select your ticket type (e.g., EDITORS CANADA MEMBER or GENERAL ADMISSION) from the menu of ticket types. If you don't see your ticket type, but you have been given an access code, click on "Have an access code?" (in small, light blue letters at the bottom of the screen), and enter the code given to you by your department or association. Click on Unlock Ticket. The correct ticket type should now be visible. In the drop down menu to the right of the ticket type, select the number of tickets you want. Free tickets are limited to one per person, whereas non-members can buy up to four General Admission tickets each. Select the blue CONTINUE button at the bottom of the page. In the dialog box that appears, enter your full name and email address. Below that, select the option that describes you (e.g., Editors Canada member, Authors Canada member, etc.) Follow any prompts to pay for your tickets or raffle tickets, if you need to pay. Click the blue REGISTER button. You should receive a confirmation message. Your ticket will be sent to you by email. Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see your ticket in your inbox. You may print your ticket or check in at the event by showing the ticket on your phone or other device. Please be sure to check in and present your print or digital ticket to a greeter at the event. This will help us keep track of attendance in relation to ticket sales. Problems booking? Contact Authors–Toronto co-president Lee at TOpresident1@canadianauthors.org. Raffle Remember to bring a couple of toonies or a fiver or two for our raffle! Prizes include a copy of Washington Black, donated by HarperCollins Canada; two passes to the Art Gallery of Ontario, donated by the AGO; a Nespresso Inissia machine, donated anonymously by an Editors Toronto member; a $40 gift certificate donated by iQ living; a $25 Indigo/Chapters gift card donated by Upon A Star Books; and a literary tote bag donated by Pulp & Paperie. Raffle tickets: $2 each, $5 for three, or $10 for seven. All proceeds will go to the School of Continuing Studies' Creative Writing Bursary to assist writing students. Raffle winners must be present at the event or be represented by someone who holds their ticket to claim their prize. Follow us on Twitter at @Authors_Toronto, @EditorsToronto, or @UofTSCS for updates and pre-event news. More about our speakers ...and her editors Program details Doors will open at 6:40 PM promptly. Please arrive early to get a good seat. 7 PM Introductions 7:15 PM Esi Edugyan reads and talks about the writer-editor relationship 7:35 PM Patrick Crean, John Sweet, Marie-Lynn Hammond, and Jane Warren 8:15 PM Q&A 8:40 PM Raffle 8:50 PM Book purchases and book signing (we have the hall until 9:30) Accessibility Sidney Smith Hall seats 180 people and is accessible. Details about the venue are available here. Anyone with specific questions about the accessibility features of this venue is invited to email the branch programs chair at toronto_br_program_chair@editors.ca. A note about privacy and media coverage This program will be videotaped. Please let us know ahead of time if you wish to avoid appearing on camera, by emailing the programs chair at toronto_br_program_chair@editors.ca. Thank you for your interest! We look forward to seeing you.

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