All writers need to find their audience. Writing instructors and publishers have been saying this for years because it’s the golden rule to selling books. Readers from different genres have unique expectations that you as an author must comply with or they may never read you again. Before you can write to your audience, you must first understand them. Author and social media coordinator for Crime Writers Canada, Erik D’Souza, will review several steps that you should take before even lifting your pen.

Location: Room C215, UBC Robson Square

Type: Workshop

Sponsored by Crime Writers Canada

Facilitator: Erik D’Sousa

About The Facilitator

Erik D’Souza is an author, publisher, and professional speaker. In 2019, he published New Beginnings, a collection of creative writings from BC authors and donated all of its profits to SHARE. His most recent novel, Death in Halfmoon Bay, is a traditional mystery set on the Sunshine Coast of BC. He is the social media and webinar coordinator for Crime Writers of Canada and co-president of the Tri-City Wordsmiths. In addition, he hosts the popular reading series, Writers in our Midst at the Port Moody Public Library. He lives in Port Moody with his wife, two teenage boys and a rowdy dog.