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John Corr

Photo: Maria Patrineli 2018

John Corr has a Ph.D. in English from McMaster University. He writes Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction. He is a Professor of Communications at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario where he teaches academic and professional writing.

E-mail: c/o Writers' Union of Canada
Phone number:
c/o Writers' Union of Canada

Publications

Eight Times Up. Orca Book Publishers, 2019

Awards

Finalist, Hamilton Literary Awards for Eight Times Up, 2020
Links:
Author Site
http://johncorr.ca
Eligible for National Public Readings Program :
Yes

WITS

Presentation Description

John Corr will read a full chapter excerpt from his novel Eight Times Up. Space permitting, he can offer a small martial arts demonstration (it is topical to the book; he has a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido).

He will take any questions from the audience about writing, reading, martial arts, and post-secondary education (he is a college professor).

 

Presentation Length:
1 hour
Genre:
Fiction, Middle Grade
Grades:
4-12
Audience size:
1 class to full assembly
Workshop Description:

He will deliver a slideshow presentation using Powerpoint. The presentation will introduce students to the basics of writing their own story.

Depending on the audience, he can also discuss the basics of marketing and self-promoting a product such as a novel (including social media, creating and running public events, etc.)

Northern OAC WITS:
No
One session:
$$200
Two sessions:
$$350
One session:
$$200
Two sessions:
$$350
GST:
GST not applicable