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Tue, Jun 25, 6-7:30pm, Gallery Room (ice rink level), UBC Robson Square. FREE.
Limited enrolment.

Now it is more essential than ever to manage, organize and transfer files across a variety of digital devices (computers, mobile phones, cameras, etc.). Get tips from William Silver, web designer and instructor, on how to start taking control of your "digital life" through the advantages of using standardized naming conventions, iTunes for digital media management, and cloud storage solutions such as Dropbox and iCloud.

Note: This free event is a taste of the full course offered on July 12, 2013.

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Thu, Jul 18, 6-7:30pm, UBC Point Grey. FREE. Limited enrolment.

Alison and Jane will explore women’s stories and experiences through selections from their brand new unpublished work. Join Jane for an honest (and often humorous) look at desire, while Alison will present her young adult-focused work on Joni Mitchell. After the reading, Alison and Jane will be available for Q&A, book signing, and conversation. Light refreshments will be served and the authors' previous books will available for purchase (cash only).

ALISON ACHESON’s young adult novel, Mud Girl, was a finalist for the Canadian Library Association’s Young Adult Book of the Year. Her book Grandpa’s Music was placed on the IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) list of Books for Children with Disabilities.

JANE HAMILTON has worked as an editor and writer for many years. Her fiction and poetry is published under her nom de plume (Jane Silcott) in a variety of literary journals, and she has won a CBC literary award and a Room magazine award for her creative non-fiction.

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Sat, Jul 13, 9am-4pm, UBC Point Grey. $160 (FREE for Summer Institute participants.)
Limited enrolment.

Learn about the inner workings of the book business from someone who’s been working in it for over three decades. Robert Mackwood is a literary agent, book-publishing consultant, and self-publishing enthusiast who enjoys helping writers find answers to their most pressing questions – including how to find an audience for their books. Find out about publishing contracts, negotiating rights, advances and royalties, and why agents and publishers accept or reject projects. The course features tips for getting that elusive "yes" for your work from agents and publishers. It also deals with the huge growth in self-publishing, how to determine if you should explore this option, and what that could mean for your book.

Note: Add Coupon Code (distributed in summer institute class) when registering to receive free admission.

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Summer institute participants will be entitled to receive a FREE UBC Community Borrower Card (a $40 value). This card gives you access to one of Canada’s largest research libraries and allows you to borrow books in person from any of the UBC Point Grey Campus libraries as well as the libraries at UBC Robson Square and UBC Okanagan.

To obtain your UBC Library card, go to either the Koerner or UBC Robson Square library with one piece of government issued picture ID, proof of address and a copy of your receipt showing registration in a UBC Continuing Studies summer institute.

These cards will be valid May 1-Aug 31, 2013.

Some limits on types of material and number of items borrowed apply. Remote access to many electronic resources such as article indexes and full-text databases is restricted for community borrowers by the library’s licensing agreement with its vendors. However, many electronic resources are available to all if accessed within the library. For complete details on UBC library policy for community borrowers, please click here.

For access to the library catalogue and information regarding the UBC library and library services, view the UBC library website.

Save 15% on regular-priced general (non-course) books, sportswear and giftware at the Point Grey campus store. Exceptions apply to medical books (Class 8000), coursebooks, magazines, UBC diploma frames or special orders. Valid until Aug 31, 2013.

Note: Coupon code will be distributed in summer institute class.

Sat, Jul 13, 11am-1:30pm, UBC Point Grey. $160 (FREE for Summer Institute participants.) Limited enrolment.

Fantasy World Making (Part 1) - One of the most important parts of planning and writing your own fantasy or science fiction story is the setting – what are the rules of your world and what does it look like? This workshop guides you as you create your own fantasy map in which to base your stories.

Character Building (Part 2) - You’ve worked on setting, and now the next step is building your characters. A three-dimensional character can take your story from regular to extraordinary. Learn some techniques for making your characters stand out.

Note: Add Coupon Code (distributed in summer institute class) when registering to receive free admission.

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Sat, Jul 27, 11am-12:30pm, UBC Point Grey. $160 (FREE for Summer Institute participants.) Limited enrolment.

Many of your university applications require a writing component. Learn how to present yourself in your writing so that your skills and passions come through for admissions officers.

Note: Add Coupon Code (distributed in summer institute class) when registering to receive free admission.

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