# Event Details - **Event Name**: Author Speed Dating Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Meet a bunch of awesome authors face-to-face and discover your next favourite read in a fun, fast-paced way!About this EventAuthor Speed Dating is a fast-paced, interactive networking session designed to connect writers for collaboration, support, and creative inspiration. The session begins with a short introduction by JF Garrard, offering practical tips on networking efficiently, breaking the ice, and making meaningful first impressions. A handout will be distributed with instructions for making a mini-pitch, as well as conversation prompts to avoid awkwardness! Participants then take part in structured, timed one-on-one conversations, rotating through multiple matches to exchange ideas, share projects, and build lasting connections within the writing community.This in-person workshop is free to attend. However, if you have the means, we invite you to consider a donation to The Word On The Street as a way of helping to keep these arts events accessible for everyone into the future.LocationThe WOTS workshops are located in room 310 of Metro Hall, accessible through the festival site at David Pecaut Square. Take the elevator to the third floor and follow the signage.Advance registration is required.Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins, and bring something to write with! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/303ec200-9a4b-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h260-dcf8f8f8-gmir.png About The Word On The Street TorontoThe Word On The Street is an annual celebration of storytelling, ideas and imagination, hosting Canada's largest FREE book and magazine festival annually and promoting great books by Indigenous and Canadian authors year-round. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/author-speed-dating-session/100001997298940898 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops, Festivals, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Metro Hall - **lat**: 43.6457363 - **long**: -79.3887748 - **full address**: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Author Speed Dating Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ce6f2ca25f1f8e71a78fd7e245c4e4114258bbe355789095ea35c5a96d145e38-rimg-w1200-h600-dc385888-gmir.jpg?v=1786978332 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Author Speed Dating Session being held? - **A:** Author Speed Dating Session takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Author Speed Dating Session? - **A:** Author Speed Dating Session is organized by The Word On The Street. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Author Speed Dating Session is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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