April 28, 2024

Aaron Sorkin talks about future Steve Jobs movie, impact of technology on his writing

You don't have to look far to get a grasp on who Aaron Sorkin is -- he wrote A Few Good Men, The American President, The West Wing, Moneyball and The Social Network, for starters -- and he showed up at D10 to talk creative media, how the digital age impacts his writing and his impending movie about late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. While not involving … [Read more...]

Researchers want to know how texting affects our writing

Is text messaging ruining the English language? Researchers at Simon Fraser University are trying to figure how technology influences our writing habits. Professor Christian Guilbault says the Text4Science project has collected more than 8,000 messages. Guilbault says his team is at how Canadians are adapting their language as they text. And he's … [Read more...]

11/28/2011 – Speaking of Taste Buds: The Art of Food Writing

Featuring an accomplished panel of Canadian food writers, this fundraiser promises to be both informative and delicious! On the panel are Food Network host Anna Olson, Globe and Mail restaurant critic Alexandra Gill, and editor and founder of Scout Magazine Andrew Morrison. With canapés and bar service provided by Westcadia Catering. All … [Read more...]