A year ago, thirteen brave immigrants (published and aspiring writers) co-founded the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA) as a non-profit corporation registered at the federal level. This Thursday, June 20th, 2019, we celebrate what we achieved so far!
Self Editing: Ways to Improve Your Language in Writing
Native English Speaker or not? Join us for the upcoming webinar organized by the Immigrant Writers Association (IWA), to learn tips and tricks for self-editing from Nina Munteanu to improve story through the all-important revision process:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/self-editing-ways-to-improve-your-language-in-writing-tickets-60416435184 This isn’t just about
Use and Abuse Words Part 2: Travesty
According to the Canadian Oxford Dictionary’s definition, “travesty” is a grotesque misrepresentation or imitation. Tragically, many writers confuse the word “travesty” with the similar-sounding “tragedy” even though these two words have very different meanings. The definition of “tragedy” is the
To Network or Not to Network?
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