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Writing for Children and Young Adults – Classes at Mount Royal University February/March
Writing for Children and Young Adults Evening classes at Mount Royal University in Calgary from February 27 to March 20, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Explore the process of writing books for children and young adults aged 8 to 12. Focus on structure, character development and research, and their importance in your stories. Examine how to turn a creative story idea into a marketable, finished manuscript. Registration is available here at the Mount Royal University...
read moreAn interview with Mackenzie Reide
I am pleased to welcome back middle grade author Mackenzie Reide, author of The Adventurers trilogy. I am delighted to announce book three is coming out this fall 2018! But first, while we wait for the final installment, let’s talk more with Mackenzie about how these stories came about. You mentioned once that writing is like an obsession. Are these books a part of that? Yes. In fact, I would say The Adventurers falls completely into that category. I remember reading a biography of Sting and how he was asked to describe his music. As he...
read moreLife Writing – Classes with Chinook Learning Services in February/March
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 February 21, 28, and March 7. The class will be held at Crescent Heights High School, 1019 – 1 Street...
read moreWriting for Children and Young Adults – Classes at Mount Royal University February/March
Writing for Children and Young Adults Evening classes at Mount Royal University in Calgary from February 27 to March 20, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Explore the process of writing books for children and young adults aged 8 to 12. Focus on structure, character development and research, and their importance in your stories. Examine how to turn a creative story idea into a marketable, finished manuscript. Registration is available here at the Mount Royal University...
read moreAn interview with Nina Munteanu
My guest today is Nina Munteanu, author of science fiction and fantasy novels, non-fiction books and essays on writing and science. Her latest in a series of prolific works is the recent completion of the audiobook of her science fiction space-thriller trilogy, Splintered Universe. Can you tell us a little about the Splintered Universe Trilogy? The Splintered Universe Trilogy is a detective mystery-thriller that explores metaphysical and existential questions through a high-test space adventure. The three books include Outer Diverse, Inner...
read moreLife Writing – Classes with Chinook Learning Services in February/March
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 February 21, 28, and March 7. The class will be held at Crescent Heights High School, 1019 – 1 Street...
read moreWriting for Children and Young Adults – Classes at Mount Royal University February/March
Writing for Children and Young Adults Evening classes at Mount Royal University in Calgary from February 27 to March 20, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Explore the process of writing books for children and young adults aged 8 to 12. Focus on structure, character development and research, and their importance in your stories. Examine how to turn a creative story idea into a marketable, finished manuscript. Registration is available here at the Mount Royal University...
read moreLife Writing – Classes with Chinook Learning Services in February/March
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 February 21, 28, and March 7. The class will be held at Crescent Heights High School, 1019 – 1 Street...
read moreWriting for Children and Young Adults – Classes at Mount Royal University in February/March
Writing for Children and Young Adults Evening classes at Mount Royal University in Calgary from February 27 to March 20, 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Explore the process of writing books for children and young adults aged 8 to 12. Focus on structure, character development and research, and their importance in your stories. Examine how to turn a creative story idea into a marketable, finished manuscript. Registration is available here at the Mount Royal University...
read moreWriting for Children and Youth – January/February/March
Writing for Children and Youth Online Course – January 28 to March 19 The children and youth writing market is a rich and vibrant one. In this online course, you will examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including how to turn ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, the creation of outlines and the importance of editing and revision. You will also examine ways to research publishing houses where you can submit your work, cover letters, synopses and sample chapters. Learn more...
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