Retreats & Workshops
Spring Thaw 2020
NEW THIS YEAR: Your choice of a 3-day, 5-day or 7-day retreat. April 17-19, April 17-21, or April 17-23, 2020Read More
On-demand Workshops
Choose your workshop, gather your colleagues and book your date. Writescape comes to you to deliver inspiration, expertise and support.Read More
Custom Retreats
From weekend get-a-ways to week-long retreats, you tell us what you need and when you need it. Writescape will work with you to make it happen at Glentula on the shores of Lake Seymour.Read More
Scrivener for Writers: The Basics
Offered On Demand. Heather M. O'Connor, a.k.a. Dr. Scrivener, introduces you to Scrivener, a powerful writing, editing and publishing software specially made for writers.Read More
The Top Drawer
10 Questions for Great Character Arcs
July 10, 2019
Change is inevitable, especially for the characters in your story.Read More
Books or Bust
June 26, 2019
Gwynn finds it amazing the lengths to which people will go to have libraries and access to books.Read More
A Writer’s Voice
June 19, 2019
Ruth E. Walker In my workshops, I often remind writers that their voice is unlike anyone else’s. No one has their life experience, no one thinks with the same brain or writes with the ...Read More
Rebuilding Your (Porch) Novel
June 12, 2019
Ruth's renovating her novel. Life reflects art. And it's messy.Read More
Contact
Contact Us!
We’re happy to hear from you. Use the Contact Form below for any questions or comments. You will find Writescape:
Online:
- info@writescape.ca
- facebook.com/Writescape
- @Writescape_
Telephone:
- 905-728-7823
Mail:
- 101 Morningside Drive, RR 3, Havelock, Ontario, Canada K0L 1Z0
Our Mission
Two writers with a mission to inspire
When Gwynn Scheltema and Ruth Walker launched Writescape in autumn 2008 they wanted their retreats and workshops to offer more than a standard program. They wanted to create an extraordinary experience. So they committed (more…)
Our Presenters
Our presenters are professional authors, poets and industry professionals. They generously share their knowledge and experience in our workshops, retreats and helpful chats.
Who could you learn from? Two-time Governor General’s award-winner Caroline Pigant. Bestselling historical authors Susanna Kearsley and Barbara Kyle. Expert corporate editor Frances Peck. And fun-loving children’s author, Richard Scrimger. See them all here.
Our Team
We bring passion and focus to your Writescape experience. From delivering innovative and engaging workshops to creating inspiring retreats, the Writescape Team pays attention to even the smallest detail. Gwynn, Ruth and Heather are award-winning professional writers with a wealth of experience: novels, short stories, coaching, freelancing and more. They share a love of words and a desire to help you move forward on your writing journey.
Gwynn Scheltema wears many hats: professional editor, publisher, poet and tax expert. She produces and co-hosts the writing industry radio show Word on the Hills. The Timothy Findley Creative Writing Award and Toronto Star Short Story Contest are only a taste of her writing kudos.
Ruth E. Walker mentors writers of all ages and abilities. Her very first submission won the Canadian Living magazine’s short story contest, and she’s never looked back. She writes it all: poetry, fiction, plays, nonfiction. Her novel Living Underground is now in second printing.
Heather M. O’Connor knows how to pitch a story. She finds the winning words, whether it’s a magazine article, novel query or prestigious grant application. This successful freelancer also writes fantasy, short stories and children’s books. And her latest book, the young adult novel Betting Game is getting great reviews.