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Writing for Publication – June 2 at Mount Royal University
The Writing for Publication class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, June 2, 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 other half discussing how the various markets operate. This class is ideal for novice writers wishing to write material for...
read moreWriting Historical Fiction – Mount Royal University, June 9 and 10
The Writing Historical Fiction classes take place at Mount Royal University on June 9 and 10 from 9.00 to 4.00 pm. Historical fiction combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. These classes examine the art of writing of 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 and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories. Understand what...
read morePlayWriting Camp in Calgary in July
PlayWriting Camp will take place once again with the Calgary Arts Summer School Association this July. The 2018 PlayWriting camp will take place from July 16 to 20 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...
read moreBook Signing at Chapters Crowfoot, May 12
This Saturday, I’ll be at Chapters Crowfoot in Calgary from 11.30 am to 5 pm. I’ll be signing copies of The Alchemist’s Portrait, The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic’s Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, The Sphere of Septimus, Flashback, Future Imperfect, and Twisted Fate. Chapters is located at 66 Crowfoot Terrace NW in Calgary. Hope to see you...
read moreWriting Historical Fiction – Mount Royal University, June 9 and 10
The Writing Historical Fiction classes take place at Mount Royal University on June 9 and 10 from 9.00 to 4.00 pm. Historical fiction combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. These classes examine the art of writing of 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 and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories. Understand what...
read moreWriting for Publication – June 2 at Mount Royal University
The Writing for Publication class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, June 2, 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 other half discussing how the various markets operate. This class is ideal for novice writers wishing to write material for...
read moreRed Deer Young Writers Conference 2018
The Young Writers Conference, organized by the Red Deer Public Schools, will take place this year on Saturday, May 5, at Oriole Park School, in Red Deer, Alberta. Highly creative and talented students from schools in Red Deer and the surrounding area come together for a wide variety of highly informative and entertaining workshops by local authors, writers, and illustrators. I am delighted to be part of the conference once again, conducting creative writing sessions with elementary and junior high school students. This year’s event...
read morePlayWriting Camp in Calgary in July
PlayWriting Camp will take place once again with the Calgary Arts Summer School Association this July. The 2018 PlayWriting camp will take place from July 16 to 20 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...
read moreWriting Historical Fiction – Mount Royal University, June 9 and 10
The Writing Historical Fiction classes take place at Mount Royal University on June 9 and 10 from 9.00 to 4.00 pm. Historical fiction combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. These classes examine the art of writing of 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 and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories. Understand what...
read moreWriting for Publication – June 2 at Mount Royal University
The Writing for Publication class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, June 2, 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 other half discussing how the various markets operate. This class is ideal for novice writers wishing to write material for...
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