Throughout the year, we host a variety of events that are perfect for connecting with industry professionals and gaining valuable insights into the world of publishing. Whether you're interested in writing, editing, marketing, or any other aspect of the industry, these events provide a unique opportunity to network and learn from the best in the business.
York Lectures in Publishing Annual Guest Series
November 19, 2025
Ai Jiang, Author Of Linghun + Pia Singhal, Editor At ECW Press
This special event brings together fantasy and horror author Ai Jiang in conversation with fantasy and horror editor Pia Singhal. You’ll get to hear about genre publishing from both sides of the table: how to write, get an agent, and get your book published, but also how to acquire, how to edit, and how to get a book on store shelves. If you want to write a fantasy, horror, or science fiction book of your own – or if you want to be an editor in the publishing industry who works on these awesome projects – this is a rare opportunity to meet two talented industry heroes who can give you the full picture.
April 1, 2025
Navid Khavari, Narrative Director At Ubisoft
Navid has turned his passion for games and storytelling into a high-profile career in video game narrative design. This is an exciting opportunity for students to discover how to break into the video game industry as a professional writer. Many students are deeply interested in gaming, but it’s an intimidating and mysterious industry – how do you get involved in creating and publishing games? Navid is exactly the person to dispel these mysteries and to help students get their foot in the digital door.
March 15, 2024
Leslie Ahenda, Assistant Editor At House Of Anansi + Hilary Lo,
Assistant Editor At Penguin Random House Canada
How do you break into the publishing industry? Leslie Ahenda and Hilary Lo just did it – and they’re here to tell you how you can follow in their footsteps. How do you get an internship? How do you graduate from Editorial Assistant to Assistant Editor? What is it like to work at a Big 5 publishing company as opposed to an indie press? Leslie and Hilary will give you a fresh perspective on what it takes to get hired right now.
Workshop and Q&A Series
Past Guests
Upcoming Guests
October 8, 2025
Evelyn Elgie, Assistant Publisher at Inanna Publications
October 30, 2025
Shalomi Ranasinghe, Managing Editor at Sutherland House
November 12, 2025
Thea Lim, author of An Ocean of Minutes
Questions?
Please contact Professor Matt Bucemi at mbucemi@yorku.ca for more information and to RSVP for upcoming events.