To network or not to network? That is the question! Networking is the dilemma of most newcomers to the land of maple trees, myself included. In other countries around the globe, one’s professional network is a given. As soon as
PRESS RELEASE • Toronto • October 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE IWA, encouraging immigrants to express themselves through writing TORONTO, October 12, 2018 – The Immigrant Writers Association’s (IWA) Board of Directors has elected Gabriela Casineanu as the organization’s first President and Chair, and appointed Andreea Munteanu as the
IWA members at ToRofest
ToRoFest, the 2nd Edition of the Romanian festival of literature, arts and music took place between Oct 5-6 in Toronto at a great venue, 918 Bathurst Street. Even if the main focus was the Romanian literature in three different languages
Used and Abused Words Part 1: Literally
Literal: Taking words in their usual or primary sense without metaphor or allegory; following the letter, text or exact word; so called without exaggeration. (Oxford Canadian Dictionary, Second Edition) Has anyone ever told you they were literally scared to death
Members share learnt lessons
Andreea Demirgian, children’s book author, broadcast journalist, and one of IWA’s co-founders launched her bilingual book I Wish I Were a Unicorn! Here she is sharing the six lessons she has learnt while enchanting the readers of all ages. We are
Happy Writing Hour – a Gift to Yourself
IWA’s Happy Writing Hour is a project that started a couple of months ago when our introvert-in-charge, Gabriela Casineanu, shared a link about a similar activity somewhere south of the Canadian borders. I “stole like an artist” guided by the
Immigrant Writers’ Manifesto by Bänoo Zan
The Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) had the honour to welcome Bänoo Zan as a guest speaker at the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Toronto City Hall on September 22, 2018. A modest and bright human being, Bänoo delighted us with
”Keep trying! Keep your voice intact!”
”Keep trying! Keep your voice intact!” This is my take away from the recent interview Nina Munteanu gave to Andreea Demirgian, both accomplished authors and members of the Immigrant Writers Association. Andreea Demirgian is a children’s books author, published in
The Word On The Street is …
The word on the street is … there is a new writers’ group in town! On a sunny Sunday morning (September 23, 2018), they are heading to the Harbourfront Centre to join other authors, publishers, and associations at Canada’s largest book
Is it one word or two?
Watch out for these six words that have drastically different meanings when split in two. 1. Everyday vs every day Here’s an everyday word that I see used inappropriately every day. “Everyday” can refer to something that happens Monday to