Challenges Facing Writers of Middle Eastern Origin
Fondation Metropolis bleu presents

Challenges Facing Writers of Middle Eastern Origin

In-person Event
April 26th 2025
11:30 am – 12:30 pm / Doors: 11:15 am

10 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Writers of Middle Eastern origin living and working in the West face many challenges. One is supporting freedom struggles they believe in then being accused of supporting rogue factions or terrorism. Another can be speaking their mind on local community issues that the mainstream audience does not connect with, or, staying silent to preserve their acceptance with readers and their relationship with publishing houses. Another struggle can be when publishers encourage them to portray exotic subjects and characters in unreal or artificial ways. Another struggle for some is the urge to write in their mother tongue, where market is limited, or in the languages of the land, which may not be the language they think in.

A discussion between three writers on their works, their origins and the various degrees of connection between the two.

Refunds
Until the event starts
Access for persons with mobility impairment
Yes
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Writers of Middle Eastern origin living and working in the West face many challenges. One is supporting freedom struggles they believe in then being accused of supporting rogue factions or terrorism. Another can be speaking their mind on local community issues that the mainstream audience does not connect with, or, staying silent to preserve their acceptance with readers and their relationship with publishing houses. Another struggle can be when publishers encourage them to portray exotic subjects and characters in unreal or artificial ways. Another struggle for some is the urge to write in their mother tongue, where market is limited, or in the languages of the land, which may not be the language they think in.

A discussion between three writers on their works, their origins and the various degrees of connection between the two.

Refunds
Until the event starts
Access for persons with mobility impairment
Yes

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HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL
Transport collectif Public transportation
Métro Saint-Laurent – Ligne verte/Green line
Métro Sherbrooke – Ligne orange/Orange line
Autobus 24 ou/or 55 bus lines
Le transport collectif est le meilleur moyen pour
se rendre au Festival et se déplacer d’un site à l’autre.
Public transportation is the best way to get to
the Festival and from site to site.

Stationnement Parking
• Payant à l’intérieur de l’Hôtel10 Payable inside Hotel 10
• Dans les rues avoisinantes On the surrounding streets

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