Upcoming Events Featuring Ann Douglas
Editors' Association of Canada
Peterborough, Ontario
How to Work With A Writer
What makes an editor a dream editor (at least from a writer's point of view)? What makes an editor less than writer-friendly? What do writers expect from editors? What do editors have the right to expect from writers? What types of magic can result when writers and editors are on the same page, both literally and figuratively? Ann Douglas will share her experiences and insights from the writer's side of the desk during this lively yet idea-packed presentation.
Artrepreneur
Presented by Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development, Kawartha Lakes Small Business Enterprise Centre, and Business Advisory Centre Northumberland
Market Hall
Peterborough, Ontario
February 7, 2012
The Savvy Entrepreneur: How to Grow Your Business by Ann Douglas
The arts sector is hot! It's also extremely competitive. To make your mark, you need to know how to identify your ideal customer, showcase what you have to offer, and form alliances with other arts entrepreneurs. This hands-on workshop will inspire you to come up with creative strategies for marketing your arts business throughout 2012 and beyond.
Other workshops:
Intersections: Where Art Meets Business: Jeffrey Macklin, Jackson Creek Press
Create Experience with Your Art: Paul Portelli
Market Readiness: Paul Portelli
Interactive Lunch: Linda Kash and Paul O'Sullivan
Brochure | Details about all workshops + how to register.
The Writers' Union of Canada
Toronto (Feb. 25), Winnipeg (Feb. 27), Calgary (Feb. 28), Vancouver (Mar. 1), Victoria (Mar. 2), and via Webinar (Mar. 6)
How To Be Your Own Publicist
A full-day symposium for writers at all phases of their careers
Whether you are an aspiring writer wanting to develop your audience before publication; an emerging writer who needs to stay visible; or long-published and looking for new tips and techniques, this full-day workshop is for you. Authors Elizabeth Ruth and Ann Douglas will present on traditional but innovative book marketing strategies as well as new media opportunities for writers.
More details.
BabyTime Show
Toronto International Centre
April 27-29, 2012
Toronto, Ontario
Canada's largest show for new and expectant parents. Ann has been a featured speaker at the show since 2001. Come out to one of her presentations and you'll find out why.
Recent Events Featuring Ann Douglas
BabyTime Show
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
November 11-13
Toronto, Ontario
Canada's largest show for new and expectant parents. Ann has been a featured speaker at the show since 2001. Come out to one of her presentations and you'll find out why.
Blissdom Canada
October 13-15, 2011
Toronto, Ontario
Blissdom Canada is Canada’s first and only social media conference for women, by women; it’s an exploration and celebration of how, why, and in what ways women use the Internet and other digital tools to pursue, achieve and hold on to their bliss. Women from across North America will gather to discuss what it means to be a Canadian woman networking, publishing and pursuing both business and pleasure in a borderless online world. All this, and plenty of opportunity for fun, frolic and friendship, under the bright red maple leaves of autumn in Canada’s largest city.
Ann Douglas will be moderating a no-holds-barred panel on writing and publishing: one that answers questions that other similar panels shy away from: "To Publish or Not to Publish: Taking Your Writing Beyond the Blog -- Or Not." Session description: Where are you going with your craft? Is your long-term plan to get your words between the covers of a book, or on the pages of a magazine, or in a newspaper column? Does success as writer mean getting into traditional print, or have times changed such that the printed page – or the e-reader page – matters less to that success? How has digital media changed the publishing landscape, anyway? These panelists have looked at writing and publishing from all sides, and will share their insights into the why’s, how’s and wherefore’s of traditional and new media publishing, and what it means for your career. Co-panelists: Jen Reynolds (Canadian Family), Theresa Albert (Author), Nadine Silverthorne (Today's Parent).
Vancouver Island Baby Fair
September 24 and 25
Victoria, B.C.
Ann was a guest speaker at the Vancouver Island Baby Fair on September 24 and September 25. She fave four presentations: "The Truth About Newborns," "The Couple Connection," "Sensational Siblings," and "This is Your Soon-to-be Life." (See descriptions on show website.) She also signed books at the booth of Mothering Touch. She did media in Victoria on September 23 in support of the event. She will did media in Calgary on Monday, September 19 and 20 and in Vancouver on September 21 and 22.
140 Conference Ontario - #140confON
Canada's First 140 Character Conference
September 15, Waterloo, Ontario
The brainchild of social media guru Jeff Pulver, 140 Characters Conference is about storytelling at its best. The format is unique and fast-paced. Presentations are limited to 10-20 minutes each, to permit as many people as possible to share their stories. Presenters are selected to stimulate discussion across a wide range of sectors including business, agriculture, government, tourism, education, entertainment, non-profit and more. Presenting at this conference along with Ann will be Amber Mac (@AmberMac), Scott Stratten (@unmarketing), Craig Silva(@bigdaddykreativ), Neil Hedley (@neilhedley), Taylor Jones (@TJ), Heather Hamilton (@tjzmommy), and Brandie Weikle (@bweikle), to name but a few. Ann's topic? "The Parental is Political."
Magazines Canada: MagNet 2011 Conference
June 7, 8, 9, 10, 2011
Toronto, Ontario
- "How to Become and Effectively Market Yourself as a Subject-Matter Expert"
- "Monetizing Content in the Age of E-Publishing"
The Mother of All Baby Showers
Sunday, August 21 - 1:00 pm
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Toronto, Ontario
Hosted by ParentCentral.ca
The Mother of All Book Launches for
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, Second Canadian Edition
OrangeDot
Toronto, Ontario
The Mother of All Book Launches for
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, Second Canadian Edition 
Glow Maternity Studio, Peterborough, Ontario
June 14, 2011 - 7 to 9 pm
More past events and presentations
"I wanted to send a quick note to thank you again for
the wonderful presentation you did for us in Dundas last week.
The feedback from the participants was outstanding;
everyone loved your speaking style and very personal approach."
- Kelly Zerebny, Licensed Home Early Learning and Child Care Consultant,
Today's Family Early Learning and Child Care,
Dundas, Ontario.