Are you between 13 and 19 and living in or near Victoria, BC? I have two free creative writing workshops coming up January 30 and February 6 2010 at the Greater Victoria Public Library. Click here for more information.
IÂ am available for author visits, school and library presentations, writing workshops and conferences. Please contact me for more information!
As a part-time university instructor, I love teaching. As an author, I love writing. So not too surprisingly, I love teaching about writing too. All presentations can be tailored to the needs of the particular group. I can do more general talks about my books and how I write, or I can provide writing workshops. Workshops vary in length from 45 minutes to a half-day, and can include the following:
- Creative Writing: Using your own memories, experiences, questions and curiosity to create compelling writing and convincing characters.
- Editing Your Work: It is said that writers write but published writers revise. Tips for turning a rough first draft into a polished manuscript.
- Getting Published: A step by step guide to researching your market, writing a query letter, submitting your work, coping with rejection letters, and working with an editor and publishing company.
All workshops and presentations are interactive and include writing exercises and student participation. Workshops can be geared to grades four through twelve. I also do school visits for younger children (grades 1-3) and provide workshops and writing instruction for adults.
Please contact me for information about rates and availability.