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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 $50.00 members and $60 non-members and run from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Please enter by door #2

May 3 Be Your Own Best Editor - Rebecca Bradley
The course will address many common basic writing problems like grammar, syntax, register, "writing tics", dialogue format, repetition, adjectives, and structure. The workshop includes practical exercises, both individual and group, to spot and correct errors and infelicities.

May 17 Inspiration, Imagination, and Invention - 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. www.simon-rose.com

May 24 Write a Killer Query - Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Do you have a novel that's almost ready to send out? Do you wonder how to get your novel into the hands of an editor? The first step is writing a killer query. A well-crafted query letter can be the most important tool in establishing first contact and impressing an editor. Learn how to write a query letter that can get your foot in the door.

May 31 Using Research in Fiction - Rebecca Bradley
Learn how to apply research techniques to get the details of your story right, whether they involve history, geography, anthropology, or the best recipe for haggis.

June 7 Haiku, Tanka and Haibun - Joanne Morcom
Join poet Joanne Morcom to learn about these exquisite poetry forms that originated in Japan centuries ago. Read classical and modern examples, then try writing your own. Also learn about haiku, tanka and haibun markets and contests. Visit Joanne at: www.joannemorcom.com

For information: email or phone: 403-264-4730

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