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July 2018
Reading-Sandra Phinney
July 5, 7 pm. Join Sandra Phinney as she reads from, and presents a slide show based on, her travel memoir, Waking Up in My Own Backyard: Explorations in Southwest Nova Scotia. This event takes place at the Saint John Free Public Library, 1 Market Square in Saint John, and is jointly sponsored by WFNB and the library. All welcome.
Find out more »Les B’Old Hags Exhibit
July 6, 5–7 pm. The NB women’s art collective “Les B’Old Hags” (details in May 25 entry) opens its touring exhibit in Barachois Historic Church, 1380 Route 133, Grand Barachois, NB. The show remains there until the end of July.
Find out more »Writing & Publishing for Young Readers Workshop
Humber College and University of Prince Edward Island together present the “The Insider’s Guide to Writing and Publishing for Young Readers” workshop. This event in Charlottetown, PEI is open to writers of children’s literature of all ages. Registration details. For more information, email Cynthia.
Find out more »Story Design for the Emerging Novelist
Do not miss this rare opportunity to take a day-long, deeply discounted workshop from the award-winning, Toronto-based author, screenwriter, story editor and journalist Tony Sekulick. Story Design for the Emerging Novelist is a practical, skills-focused session that covers the fundamentals of crafting a story. You learn step-by-step how to build your story from idea to outline to beatsheet to first draft — all the way through to the final revision. This three-part workshop covers (1) Story Design in Theory, (2) Story…
Find out more »What’s Your Story? An Introduction to Life Writing
July 21, 1–4 pm. The acclaimed Toronto-based teacher, author and editor Trevor Corkum offers his signature workshop called “What’s Your Story? An Introduction to Life Writing” at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre, 205 Prince St. in Summerside, PEI. The session uses writing prompts and memory work to guide you through creating a short memoir and is designed for new and experienced writers. Expect to complete a short piece or excerpt. Email Trevor to register (session is limited to 12 participants). Your…
Find out more »Jennifer Houle Reading
Mark your calendar! Jennifer Houle, winner of the Alfred G Bailey Prize and the J.M. Abraham Poetry Award, will be reading from her work on Thursday July 26, 2018 at 7 PM. In Nasonworth, just past New Maryland on Highway 101. Cookies from the Goody Shop! Lemonade! Poetry explores how we find our own place in a rapidly changing culture. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »Once Upon a Time
July 27–29. A storytelling workshop, “Once Upon a Time,” is being offered at the 2018 Womyn's Summit in Glen Margaret, Nova Scotia. Details here.
Find out more »Colleen Landry Book Launch
Join Miss Nackawic 1981 aka Colleen Landry for the launch of her latest book Miss Nackawic Meets Midlife. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/269814490263990/?active_tab=about
Find out more »To Be a Good Writer
July 28, 9:30 am–12:30 pm. Newfoundland author Gerard Collins presents a half-day workshop called “To Be a Good Writer” at AX, 12 Maple Ave. in Sussex. This workshop will help strengthen your commitment to your own artistry and inspire great writing habits. Come take part in encouraging discussions, writing prompts and voluntary sharing of personal works that you create on the spot. Cost is $85. Please call (506) 433-8351 to register and pay by credit card or drop by the…
Find out more »August 2018
StoryCraft: The Art of Writing about Life Workshop
Deborah Carr will be giving a workshop, StoryCraft: The Art of Writing about Life, on Saturday, August 18, 2018, 10AM-4PM, at the Parkland Riverview, 822 Coverdale Rd, Riverview, NB. Register before July 20th and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. To register, contact Deborah at info@natureofwords.com For more details, visit www.natureofwords.com.
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