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What’s it all about? An excerpt from The Social Media Writer’s Guide
“The internet can be a powerful promotional tool and, following Simon’s suggestions and guidelines, a professional copywriter can certainly improve his/her skills. A good resource.” Chapter One: People don’t read web copy These days, any organization that wants to either do business, or stay in business, has to have an online presence. A website is crucial if a company’s going to connect with both existing and potential customers and they need to make sure that their web pages tell their clients everything they...
read moreThe Princes in the Tower 1483
The Princes In The Tower 1483 is a movie based on the events surrounding the disappearance of the young king, Edward V, and his younger brother, Richard, Duke of York, from the Tower of London in 1483. Their uncle seized the crown for himself as Richard III and is widely suspected as being responsible for the murder of the princes. Richard III was himself killed only two years later at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 and was succeeded as king by Henry VII, who founded the Tudor dynasty. After the death of Richard III, there were...
read moreWhen Words Collide – August 14, 15 and 16
This weekend, I’ll be appearing at When Words Collide. This exciting annual literary festival embraces literature of all forms, including genre, and this year is held online. When Words Collide exists to provide an opportunity for the literary community, from readers to writers to publishers, to gather and share information and inspiration. With the belief that different genres have more in common than they have differences, the festival includes content for all types of literature including mainstream, science fiction, fantasy, romance,...
read moreAn Interview with Nina Munteanu
I recently sat down (virtually) with fellow Canadian writer Nina Munteanu to interview her about her new speculative dystopian eco-fiction novel “A Diary in the Age of Water” released in June 2020 by Inanna Publications in Toronto. Set mostly in near-future and far-future Toronto area, the book has already received some praise: “Evoking Ursula LeGuin’s unflinching humane and moral authority, Nina Munteanu takes us into the lives of four generations of women and their battles against a global giant that controls and manipulates...
read moreWriting Classes with the Independent Living Resource Centre
Writing Classes online with the Independent Living Resource Centre The Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary is one of the few agencies in the city serving people with disabilities and is dedicated to promoting and enabling them to achieve their own level of independence. Their mission is to provide the best possible referrals, training, programs and activities, impacting the lives of thousands throughout the community. I’m running two sets of online writing classes starting later this month. Further details and registration is...
read morePlaywriting Camp in Calgary this July
Cassa Playwrights will take place once again with Cassa Musical Arts this July. The 2020 PlayWriting camp will take place from July 13 to 17 at St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Road NE (Near Memorial Drive and Edmonton Trail), Calgary, Alberta. In a dramatic and fun-filled week of half day camps, children will learn how to write, rehearse and perform their own unique play in just five days. Children will create the plot, craft the script, write dialogue and hone their acting skills for their very own dramatic production,...
read moreSummer Camps in Calgary
I’m available to visit summer camps in the Calgary area each July and August. I can be a special guest or work as part of the programming. I have a number of presentations, workshops, and other programs that are suitable for summer camps, but am very flexible. I’m happy to discuss ways in which my programs can fit in with the general theme of your camp for a particular week. Contact me for fees and availability for children’s writing workshops and summer camp programs. I’ve worked with a number of organizations in Calgary and the...
read morePlayWriting Camp in Calgary in July
Cassa Playwrights will take place once again with Cassa Musical Arts this July. The 2020 PlayWriting camp will take place from July 13 to 17 at St. Vladimir’s Cultural Centre, 404 Meredith Road NE (Near Memorial Drive and Edmonton Trail), Calgary, Alberta. In a dramatic and fun-filled week of half day camps, children will learn how to write, rehearse and perform their own unique play in just five days. Children will create the plot, craft the script, write dialogue and hone their acting skills for their very own dramatic production,...
read moreSummer Camps in Calgary
I’m available to visit summer camps in the Calgary area each July and August. I can be a special guest or work as part of the programming. I have a number of presentations, workshops, and other programs that are suitable for summer camps, but am very flexible. I’m happy to discuss ways in which my programs can fit in with the general theme of your camp for a particular week. Contact me for fees and availability for children’s writing workshops and summer camp programs. I’ve worked with a number of organizations in Calgary and the...
read moreSpectacular Story Starters – Spring Writing Camp
The Spectacular Story Starters writing camp will take place at the Alexandra Writers Centre in Calgary from March 23 to 27. Explore where ideas come from and how to turn them into stories, basic story structure, plot development, time travel stories, creating characters, developing dialogue, inventing futuristic technology, inventing your very own superhero and more to help develop creative writing ability. The camp is for participants ages 9 to 14. Registration is available at...
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