May 1, 2017 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Publication – Saturday, May 27 at Mount Royal University

The Writing for Publication class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, May 27, 9 am to 4 pm. Have you ever read a novel, short story or nonfiction article and thought, “I could have written that”? This workshop shows you where to find ideas and turn them into a marketable venture. Half the class is spent exploring novels, short stories and non-fiction projects from concept to draft, the... read more

Apr 18, 2017 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Publication – Saturday, May 27 at Mount Royal University

The Writing for Publication class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, May 27, 9 am to 4 pm. Have you ever read a novel, short story or nonfiction article and thought, “I could have written that”? This workshop shows you where to find ideas and turn them into a marketable venture. Half the class is spent exploring novels, short stories and non-fiction projects from concept to draft, the... read more

Apr 17, 2017 Posted by Simon Rose

Workshops at Drumheller Public Library – April 19

This week I’ll be conducting the second of a series of workshops at Drumheller Public Library on the craft of writing historical fiction, a fascinating genre that combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. Examine the art of writing historical fiction and the need to fully immerse yourself in a particular time period to make your storytelling more... read more

Apr 8, 2017 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Publication – Saturday, May 27 at Mount Royal University

The Writing for Publication class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, May 27, 9 am to 4 pm. Have you ever read a novel, short story or nonfiction article and thought, “I could have written that”? This workshop shows you where to find ideas and turn them into a marketable venture. Half the class is spent exploring novels, short stories and non-fiction projects from concept to draft, the... read more

Apr 4, 2017 Posted by Simon Rose

Okanagan Valley Writers’ Festival 2017

Later this week, I’ll be presenting at the Okaganan Valley Writers’ Festival in Penticton, BC, from April 7 to 9. I’ll be conducting workshops on: Writing for Children and Young Adults Time Travel: Not Just a Thing of the Past Writing for Publication On Friday, April 7, I’ll be hosting a number of Blue Pencil sessions for writers in a wide range of genres. Attendees are able to... read more