May 2, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Where Do Ideas Come From?

I’m honoured to now be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. The latest post is all about where ideas come from. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide, and you can learn more about the... read more

Apr 30, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Historical Fiction – Alexandra Writers’ Centre

6 Weeks | Wednesdays | Begins May 7, 2025 | 1pm-3pm MT Historical fiction combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. This course examines the art of writing historical fiction and the need to fully immerse yourself in a particular time period to make your storytelling more believable. Learn how to write effective, authentic and appealing historical fiction... read more

Apr 28, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Fiction for Children and Youth – University of Calgary

My online course Writing Fiction for Children and Youth will be running online in May and June at the University of Calgary. Writing for children and youth is a rich and vibrant global market. The focus is on writing fiction for readers aged 8 to 12 years. Students examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including turning ideas into stories, story structure, developing... read more

Apr 27, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Calgary Expo 2025 – Day Four

Today I’ll be at the Calgary Expo, taking place at Stampede Park on April 24, 25, 26, and 27. Please stop by and visit my table in booth A257, where I’ll be signing copies of all my books. Hope to see you there. An Untimely Death – The Stone of the Seer – Royal Blood – Revenge of the Witchfinder – Shadowzone – Into The Web – Black... read more

Apr 26, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Calgary Expo 2025 – Day Three

Today I’ll be at the Calgary Expo, taking place at Stampede Park on April 24, 25, 26, and 27. Please stop by and visit my table in booth A257, where I’ll be signing copies of all my books. Hope to see you there. An Untimely Death – The Stone of the Seer – Royal Blood – Revenge of the Witchfinder – Shadowzone – Into The Web – Black... read more