Writescape

What to expect at a Writescape Workshop:

• An urban, accessible workshop location
• Professional, experienced workshop leaders
• Hands-on practical exercises and activities
• Helpful handouts and tip sheets

2012

May 5 – Gwynn presents The Art of Pacing at the Ontario Writers’ Conference Location: Deer Creek Golf Club, Ajax.

May 9 to June 13 – Write On! Intensive A 6-week advanced creative writing class with Gwynn Scheltema and Ruth E. Walker in Oshawa. Location: Trent University, Oshawa Campus, 6 to 8:30 pm.

May 14 – Punctuation, Please! with Frances Peck 

August 25  – Woods, Water and Words A one-day getaway on Lake Seymour with Gwynn Scheltema.  Location: Havelock/Campbellford area.

September 12 to October 10 – From Query to Byline: Get Published and Paid In this 5-week introductory non-fiction course, Gwynn Scheltema and Heather O’Connor will share the tricks of the trade that have helped them make a living as freelance writers. You’ll learn how to write for magazines and the web, corporate clients and other media. Location: Trent University, Oshawa Campus, 6 to 8:30 pm.

October 20 – Glentula Fall Getaway A one-day getaway on Lake Seymour with Gwynn Scheltema. Location: Havelock/Campbellford area.

November 23 to 25 – Turning Leaves 2012 Three days of workshops, discussions and feedback – and time to write! Location: Fern Resort on Lake Couchiching.

* Additional workshops not yet scheduled but planned for Fall 2012:

Write Now: Introduction to Creative Writing Join Ruth Walker and Gwynn Scheltema in an exploration of creative writing. You’ll discover where to begin, how to keep getting better, and how to find markets for finished pieces. Explore  through innovative hands-on exercises, engaging group discussions and feedback opportunities A six-week evening course for novices.  Location:  to be confirmed.

Writing Between the Sheets A new course on writing erotica and including sex in your novels, with Suzanne Caskie and Gwynn Scheltema. Location: TBA Durham Region. 6 to 8:30 pm.

It’s Not What You Earn, It’s What You Keep: Taxation Tips for Writers Unique tax breaks available to writers and artists even if you don’t earn money yet.

*info@writescape.ca and ask to be notified when this workshop is scheduled.