Workshops
Registration for the gritLIT 2011 Workshops is now open. Please see the bottom of this page for new pricing details.
Workshop 1
How to Write Funny with Drew Hayden Taylor
Join multi-award winning playwright, novelist, comedian and journalist Drew Hayden Taylor as he discusses the how-to and why of incorporating humour in your writing.
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Where: Room F120, Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave W, Hamilton
Click here for the 
How to Write Funny Registration Form (.pdf, 72.7 KB)
Workshop 2
Telling Details with Erin Bow
CBC Literary Award Winner Erin Bow leads a hands-on workshop designed to show writers how to choose the best descriptive details for your characters, settings, etc.
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Where: Room F120, Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Ave W, Hamilton
Click here for the Telling Details Registration Form (.pdf, 72.9 KB)
New prices for 2011!
We have lowered our workshop registration fees to $15 per session. An additional discount of $5 per session will be applied for gritLIT Weekend Pass holders. Just check the boxes at the bottom of the registration form to buy your weekend pass when you register and receive both the $25 weekend pass and the workshop for $35.
If I buy a weekend pass can I register for both workshops and get the discount?
Absolutely. Just send the forms in together with a cheque for $45 to cover the cost of the pass and the two $10 registration fees.
How do I receive my weekend pass?
We will send it to your mailing address, or we will hold it for you at the festival, and you can pick up when you attend your first reading. Let us know which option you prefer on the registration form.
What if I already have a weekend pass or decide to buy one later?
No problem. Go ahead and register for your workshop now and include your cheque for $15. Then just bring your weekend pass with you to the workshop. We will confirm your registration at the door and refund you the $5 difference.
Can I register for workshops at the door on Saturday, April 9th?
We allow registration at the door, but spaces in the workshops are limited, and we have already had quite a bit of buzz about these two. We recommend that you register in advance if possible.
