Multi-genre writer Kathryn Mockler, winner of the 2024 Victoria Butler Book Prize for Anecdotes, shares her take on the fluidity of genres, the freedom to invent, and the importance of believing in the veracity of your own experiences and stories—even in the face of doubt.

The award-winning author of Chrysalis discusses the importance of finding your true voice and how she has evolved into a celebrated storyteller who champions brown and queer experiences.

Teresa Wong talks about how she writes memoir to make sense of life, perseverance when writing a manuscript, and the reality of being a working writer.

Jason Lapidus shares how everyone has a story to tell and how an extra 20 years of living before full-time cartooning helped him understand the human experience. 

The award-winning author of The Clarion discusses her unorthodox path to success and emphasizes the importance of experiencing life in addition to pursuing writing.

The award-winning author of Persephone’s Children shares how her creative process allows her to find beauty in overcoming creative and personal challenges.

Matthew R. Morris discusses how storytelling became his tool for self-expression and resilience in his decade-long journey towards his bestselling debut memoir, Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging.

A year removed from the release of her debut novel, the writer reflects on humanity’s cyclical nature and the magic of storytelling.

The multi-disciplined wordsmith provides us with insight into comfortable courage, honouring influences, and getting your reps in.