Writing Outside the Margins returned to the streets of Toronto this summer, after the incredible success of the 2007 inaugural event. This all-day festival featured an array of activities for everyone, including panel discussions, open mic stage, poetry slam, children’s area and exclusive readings. Xtra.ca was at the event — check out our video coverage below:
John Cameron Mitchell talks literature
We caught up with the director of Shortbus and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
MacIvor on His Greatness
We asked author Daniel MacIvor about his work, how his sexuality factors into his art and his latest play, His Greatness.
Kinnie Starr on How I Learned to Run
We asked author and recording artist Kinnie Star about how music and literature intersect in her work.
McCormack on his novel The Show
We asked author Derek McCormack about his unique writing style in his latest novel, The Show.
Reading Michelle Tea
We asked author Michelle Tea about her series of memoirs.