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Upcoming writing programs at Tatamagouche Centre
Dear Folks at the Writer’s Federation of New Brunswick, I thought you may be interested in these upcoming writing programs at Tatamagouche Centre. Cheers, Meghan Young Writers April 6 – 9, Fri 5:30pm to Mon 1pm Creative writers ages 12-18 explore spoken word, poetry, song writing and short stories in a fun and supportive environment. Leadership: Shauntay Grant, Joanne Jefferson, Ken Ward, Brian Braganza Independent Writer’s Retreat Aug 5 read more…
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Donna Morrissey Workshop Moncton
A CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP with Best-selling, international award winning author, Donna Morrissey Moncton For more information about Donna, visit www.donnamorrissey.com) The Workshop is a one day, six hour workshop designed around: Bringing Life to Scenes through Sensory Writing. Utilizing Setting to Bring forth Characters, Utilizing Characters to Bring forth Setting. Creating Tone and Mood. Learning to create original Metaphors and Extended Similes. Date: Saturday, December 3rd. Time: 10:00 – 4:00 read more…
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WordsFall nearing!
Writers’ Federation presents WordsFall in St. Andrews, October 15 Event debuts books by NB authors, offers workshop by UNB writer-in-residence St. Andrews (NB) – The University of New Brunswick’s new writer-in-residence, Sue Sinclair, will present a workshop on poetry to lead off the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick’s semi-annual gathering, WordsFall, on Saturday, October 15 at the Fairmont Algonquin Hotel in St. Andrews. The event is chock full of learning, read more…
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Frances Peck Seminar, Nov 4
Frances Peck is coming to Fredericton on Friday November 4, 2011, to give a day-long seminar on Plain Language Writing. The event is being sponsored by the Professional Writers’ Association of Canada-Moncton Chapter. Frances Peck is one of the most highly regarded editors in Canada. This extremely popular seminar regularly sells out in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto Download the workshop poster for more information. [Note: this workshop is no longer taking read more…
Donna Morrissey Workshop, Salisbury Oct 8
In conjunction with Library Month, best-selling, international award-winning author, Donna Morrissey, will be giving a workshop – Finding Voice - in Salisbury on October 8th from 9AM – 3PM. The workshop will be held upstairs at the Salisbury Village Office on Douglas St. (turn left at the drugstore). Bring your own lunch (fridge and microwave available). To register email morrisseyworkshops@aliant.net. or call Margaret Harriman at 506-372-5182. Cost of the workshop is $85. read more…
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Moncton author reading and workshop, October 1.
Moncton author Lee D. Thompson will be giving a reading from his novel in progress followed by a 2 hour workshop on October 1, from 1 to 4 pm, at the Riverview Public Library. The reading and workshop are sponsored by the WIN writing group and The Writers’ Union of Canada. All are welcome to the reading. $40 registration is required for the workshop. Please contact Lee Thompson at leedthompson@gmail.com.
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September a busy month for Readings and Workshops
It’s a busy month of September in southern NB for word lovers. First, the readings: Novelist Donna Morrissey (Kit’s Law, Downhill Chance) will be reading at the La Teraz Gallery in Moncton on September 15 at 8pm. Local writer Laura Valvasori-Black will read before Donna. La Teraz is located at 154 Church Street and all are welcome. Cash bar, refreshments. Novelist Lawrence Hill (The Book of Negroes) will be in read more…
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WFNB WordsFall Press Release!
WFNB Presents WordsFall: `Write-by-the-Sea` in St. Andrews, October 15 The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick will hold its annual WordsFall in St. Andrews, Saturday, October 15. Centered on the theme “Write-by-the-Sea”, the event will feature an activity-packed program of learning, reading, networking, entertaining and book launching. Sure to inform and inspire, this open-to-the-public event leads off at 9 a.m. with a three-hour workshop, entitled “What’s Your Story, Morning Glory?” read more…
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Maritime Writers’ Workshops going strong
After 35 years, one of Canada’s oldest and most established events for aspiring writers, Maritime Writers’ Workshops, has evolved with the times and is stronger and better than ever. The annual event, open to all, runs from July 4 – 8, 2011 at University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. “A change in format with greater choice of topics, shorter workshops, and instruction by some of the most talented and successful read more…
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