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QueerAsian 6 and Other Events at Kogawa House

QueerAsian 6 and Other Events at Kogawa House

by Staff | Sep 26, 2023 | Events | 0 comments

Exciting week ahead: register for QueerAsian 6 & a book publishing workshop this Wednesday!

Carmen Rodríguez to host workshops in Spanish and English

Carmen Rodríguez to host workshops in Spanish and English

by Staff | Nov 16, 2022 | Events, WIR - Carmen Rodriguez | 0 comments

Join us in Spanish or in English for writing workshops and a literary reading. All take place before the end of the year, as Chilean Canadian author, poet, educator, and political social activist, Carmen Rodríguez, continues her residency at Historic Joy Kogawa House.

Discipline, or How to Whip That Novel into Shape

Discipline, or How to Whip That Novel into Shape

by Residencies | Jan 15, 2020 | WIR - Michael Mirolla | 0 comments

A Guest Post by Michael Mirolla As I may have mentioned before, the proposal for my stay at the Historic Joy Kogawa House included—aside from the community interaction and readings—the finishing of the initial draft of a novel that I started in 1993. Of course, the...
Breaks Are Part of the Writing Process

Breaks Are Part of the Writing Process

by Residencies | Oct 17, 2019 | Events, WIR - Doretta Lau | 0 comments

A Writing tip from Doretta Lau: Sometimes the writing flows. And other times, it’s a grind. One of the most things I’ve learned is that it is important to take breaks. Recharging is part of the writing process. The next time you’re feeling frustrated because the words...

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