<description>&lt;p&gt;From cancelled contracts to publishing a book during a lockdown, the pandemic has been challenging in different ways for writers. In this episode, we spoke with Canadian writers &lt;strong&gt;Omar Mouallem&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Bridget Canning&lt;/strong&gt; about their experiences during a year of isolation, virtual events and finding new ways to connect through writing. Tune in to hear how Omar became the Fake Dean of the Pandemic University School of Writing in 13 days and what it was like for Bridget to attend an in-person event in October 2020. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Produced by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and hosted by Stephanie Fraser. Visit festivalofauthors.ca/TheReWrite to learn more.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The ReWrite

Toronto International Festival of Authors

2.2 Writers & Writing in the Pandemic

JUL 29, 202134 MIN
The ReWrite

2.2 Writers & Writing in the Pandemic

JUL 29, 202134 MIN

Description

From cancelled contracts to publishing a book during a lockdown, the pandemic has been challenging in different ways for writers. In this episode, we spoke with Canadian writers Omar Mouallem and Bridget Canning about their experiences during a year of isolation, virtual events and finding new ways to connect through writing. Tune in to hear how Omar became the Fake Dean of the Pandemic University School of Writing in 13 days and what it was like for Bridget to attend an in-person event in October 2020. 

Produced by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and hosted by Stephanie Fraser. Visit festivalofauthors.ca/TheReWrite to learn more.