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ThrillerFest IX
ThrillerFest IX is open for early bird registration. This is considered one of the premier writercentric conferences out there. It has craft panels and workshops run by best selling authors and attracts the most agents of any conference. If you … Continue reading
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Act First, Explain Later
Act First, Explain Later by Jodie Renner, freelance editor, craft-of-fiction writer, and writing coach/speaker Gone are the days when fiction readers were willing to read pages of description and lead-up before being introduced to the characters and the plot. Readers, … Continue reading
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Literary Retreat in Muskoka
The NorthWords Muskoka Literary Festival is pleased to announce a partnership with the University Of Toronto School Of Continuing Studies to present a five day intensive writing workshop in Muskoka. For details go here:
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CREATIVE NONFICTION & MEMOIR WRITING Online Course
For people interested in writing their memoirs or creative nonfiction. In this online course, students will learn to craft effective, factual creative nonfiction through study of the art of storytelling, structure and character development, and essay and feature writing. Bobbi will highlight valuable … Continue reading
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Online Workshop: Homicide Investigations
Dates: May 14-27, 2012 This class will take writers on the journey of a homicide investigation. Many of the popular crime shows on television are grossly inaccurate. This class will enable writers to infuse accurate realism into their stories. $25 for … Continue reading
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Outreach International Romance Writer’s 4 workshops
*** Check out Outreach International Romance Writer’s 4 workshops! Permission to forward granted and appreciated! Quick Peek: May 1 – 31, 2012 Writing Scary Scenes, Rayne Hall May 1 – 15, 2012 The Query Letter, Cindy Carroll May 1 – … Continue reading
Nov. 17 Meeting – You’re Invited
The year is closing down, daylight saving is falling back, and the trees are bare. But the London Writers Society is just getting into gear. 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, Wortley Village, Landon Library. Archaeologist Joanna Berry will be speaking … Continue reading
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Workshops for 2011-2012
October: Description/Setting Scene – Pat November: Characterization – Barry *December: Finding time to write/work-life balance – Clarissa January: Research – Helga February: Pacing and Plotting – Jolene March: Brainstorming/Writer’s Block – John Hitchens, and Motivation/Inspiration – Heather April: Imagery – … Continue reading
Week-long Writing Retreat-Workshop in May Led by Pat Schneider
Sue Reynolds from Writers’ Community of Durham Region writes, Would you please let your members know about this opportunity? Thanks so much.
London Writers Festival, Nov. 6-7
Just a reminder — the 2010 London Writers Festival will be held Nov 6-7 in downtown London, in support of the Wellspring London and Region Cancer Support Centre.
Workshop, HOW TO GET PUBLISHED, Nov. 6
Brian Henry writes: