Blue Pencil Sessions with Andrew Buckley
Three days only! December 2, 3 and 4, 2025
10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm
All sessions take place in person. If you would prefer an online meeting, please contact the office to make arrangements.
AWCS Members: $60
Non-Members: $75
Blue Pencil sessions are designed to provide you with one-on-one feedback on your manuscript or a conversation on the writing life.
Send the first few pages of your manuscript, a short story or screenplay (maximum 2,000 words, typed, and double-spaced) for personalized one on one feedback from Andrew.
DETAILS:
Each Blue Pencil Session includes a 30-minute in person session with Andrew to discuss your manuscript.
Don't want to submit a manuscript, that's okay too. Book a session to have a conversation about the writing life, publishing, staying motivated, anything writing related.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pay for your spot by completing this form.
- Book your consultation here
- Submit your pages
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- 2000 words max of prose or a screenplay
- manuscript must be typed, double-spaced, in an easy to read font. (Times New Roman, Courier, Arial etc.)
- make sure you include page numbers.
- submit only Word documents.
- send by email to [email protected]
- screenplays should be proper screenplay format
Sorry, no poetry.
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Andrew Buckley is a storyteller, educator, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience in creative writing and marketing. His humorous and satirical writing style persists despite polite requests to stop, as he creates engaging speculative fiction across traditional and self-publishing platforms.
Known for his distinctive voice that seamlessly blends humour with compelling narratives, Andrew has established himself as a versatile creator across multiple platforms, including novels, comic books, screenplays, podcasts, and immersive storytelling experiences. He is the creator of *Deadly Dinner Parties*, an interactive mystery series designed to bring murder, intrigue, and laughs to your dining room table.
His engaging presentation style and deep understanding of storytelling mechanics make him a sought-after speaker at schools, colleges, writing conferences, and comic conventions worldwide.
At the time you’re reading this, he’s likely busy working on several new projects and attempting to bend time and space to allow for more hours in the day. Andrew is represented by Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management.
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