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Life Writing – Classes with Chinook Learning Services in April and May
Your life may not have changed the course of history, but it is important because it happened. If you don’t tell your story, who will? Learn a step-by-step approach to writing your memoirs. Receive tips beginning from how to start your story and find a focus to options for getting it printed. No previous writing experience needed. Adults of all ages welcome. The Life Writing course takes place from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm on April 18, 25, and May 2. The class will be held at Central Memorial High School, 5111 – 21 Street SW. Register...
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 moreGuest Author Konn Lavery’s New Novel – YEGman
Edmonton author Konn Lavery has written in the dark fantasy (Mental Damnation) and horror (Seed Me) genres. He is a graphic designer and web developer by trade and has previously been on the blog to discuss his fantasy series. Now he is branching out into writing thrillers with his new novel, YEGman. Konn, can you introduce yourself to everyone? Hi Simon, thanks for having me back on the blog. I was born and raised in Edmonton and by day a contract graphic designer and web developer. This includes logo design, branding, print design, website...
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...
read moreLife Writing – Classes with Chinook Learning Services in April and May
Your life may not have changed the course of history, but it is important because it happened. If you don’t tell your story, who will? Learn a step-by-step approach to writing your memoirs. Receive tips beginning from how to start your story and find a focus to options for getting it printed. No previous writing experience needed. Adults of all ages welcome. The Life Writing course takes place from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm on April 18, 25, and May 2. The class will be held at Central Memorial High School, 5111 – 21 Street SW. Register...
read moreBook Signing at Chapters Crowfoot, March 24
This Saturday, I’ll be at Chapters Crowfoot in Calgary from 11.30 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 moreBook Signing at Indigo Signal Hill Saturday, March 17
This Saturday, I’ll be at Indigo at Signal Hill in Calgary from 11.30 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. Indigo is located at 5570 Signal Hill Centre SW in Calgary. Hope to see you...
read moreLife Writing – Classes with Chinook Learning Services in April and May
Your life may not have changed the course of history, but it is important because it happened. If you don’t tell your story, who will? Learn a step-by-step approach to writing your memoirs. Receive tips beginning from how to start your story and find a focus to options for getting it printed. No previous writing experience needed. Adults of all ages welcome. The Life Writing course takes place from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm on April 18, 25, and May 2. The class will be held at Central Memorial High School, 5111 – 21 Street SW. Register at...
read moreBook Signing at Chapters Crowfoot, February 24
This Saturday, I’ll be at Chapters Crowfoot in Calgary from 11 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...
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