Webinars
FOLD Academy is a webinar series for writers developing their craft. FOLD Academy Kids connects young readers and writers 5-9 years of age with Canadian authors.
How to Take Part
FOLD Academy webinars for adults are held on the second Saturday of the month at 12pm EST. The webinars take place over Zoom and can be accessed anywhere there is Internet access. Webinars can also be accessed over the phone using Zoom dial-in codes, which are provided to registrants once they have registered.
Upcoming Webinars
Decolonizing Editing with Amber Riaz
Decolonizing Editing with Amber Riaz
An hour-long conscious language and ethical editing presentation focused on how editors can recognize the colonial perspective and intervene in instances where colonial language is being used to misrepresent information.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Editors Canada. Find the full list of Editors Canada workshops here.
This session will be closed-captioned. Closed captioning provided by Zoom auto transcription.
This session will be followed by a Q&A.
Registration opens October 18. Register for the webinar here.
Past Webinars
Intro to Self-Publishing with Hudson Lin
What exactly is self-publishing? Hudson Lin will demystify this rapidly growing corner of the publishing industry. Learn how it differs from traditional publishing and how you can become a self-published author.
This session will be closed-captioned. Closed captioning provided by Zoom auto transcription.
This session will be followed by a Q&A.
This session has ended. Click here to watch the recording!
Life as a Disabled Writer with Amanda Leduc
From navigating submissions through to finding community and navigating the ups and downs of energy, the life of a disabled writer is filled with both richness and challenge. Join disabled author Amanda Leduc for a session on how to chart a path for yourself and your work, access resources, and advocate for change while also prioritizing your rest and joy.
This session will be closed-captioned. Closed captioning provided by Zoom auto transcription.
This session will be followed by a Q&A.