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Saturday creative writing workshops are one day topics of interest for busy writers. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea available. Unless otherwise stated all workshops $55.00 members and $65 non-members and run from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Please enter by door #2

May 2 Grammar and Style with Margaret Chandler
Tune-up your grammar and writing skills. Strengthen your command of language and become a more assured writer. Grammar is key to clear and concise communication, and there's nothing dull about it. Also, learn how to dramatically improve your writing style by using precise language, eliminating wordiness, and editing for conciseness, clarity and fluency. Website: www.greenfuse.ca

May 9 Short Story Structure with Barb Howard
Suffering from slow beginnings? Mid-story hammocks? Confusing endings? These problems can arise when a story lacks shape. In this seminar we will explore the narrative structure of short stories and, through a series of writing exercises, we will experiment with ways to add shape to our own writing. Website: www.barbhoward.ca

May 16 Inspiration, Imagination, and Invention with Simon Rose
This workshop examines the path to publication, taking a look at the writing process from initial concept through to the finished manuscript, how to turn ideas into stories, the creation of outlines, editing and revision, researching publishers and the importance of marketing and promotion for authors, including websites, online marketing, dealing with the media, book launches, promotional events, securing speaking engagements and more. Oriented to writing for children but generally applicable. Website: www.simon-rose.com

May 30 Poetry Workshop with Cecelia Frey
Enjoy a day of poetry. We'll talk about finding the best form for your idea and the powerful tool of authentic voice, as well as such basics as word choice, line endings and line beginnings. Bring your poems, questions and concerns for a lively discussion.

Jun 5-7 Fiction Weekend with Betty Jane Hegerat
Fee: Members $110, Non-members $130
For short story writers and novelists who have work in progress and are ready for feedback. Through critiquing one piece from each participant we will examine the slippery shape of story, and the many vantage points from which to enter a novel. Emphasis will be on motivation/desire/want - the energy that drives fiction. Critiquing guidelines will be provided, and participants will be expected to read work in advance of the workshop.
Workshop will include Friday 7-9 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 1 PM.

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