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Writing and Publishing Your Children's Novel - University of Calgary, October 2010

[image error] Each year, the Continuing Education department at the University of Calgary serves over 20,000 lifelong learners and offers thousands of courses taught by more than 1,000 instructors – all experts in their fields.
Writing and Publishing Your Children's Novel - Saturday, October 2 This workshop deals with getting started as a writer for young readers and the subsequent path to publication. You will examine the writing process from initial concept through to the finished manuscript, including...

Advice for Writers: Part Six - The Next Step

All writers are rejected at some time or another, even the most famous or successful ones, so you are in good company. Even if you've mastered the art of not taking it personally, rejection will still hurt, even if only a little, so it's best to wait a while before jumping straight back into any writing projects. Writers spend so much time at their desks anyway, engrossed in their projects and it's always a good idea to take a break and recharge the batteries once in a while. 
The same...

Creative Writing Classes for Home Schoolers @ Cardel Place, Calgary - September 2010 to June 2011

Join me for classes in creative writing especially for home school children from the northern part of the city of Calgary and in the surrounding area at Cardel Place, located at 11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, AB T3K 6E3. Classes take place every Thursday, from September 16, 2010 to June 23, 2011. Registration details are available here. 
Thursdays - September 16 to November 4, 2010: Time Travel Tales10.45 am to Noon, Ages 8 to 10 * 12.15 pm to 1.30 pm, Ages 11 to 16


In these sessions...

A Round-up of Unusual Globes - The Latest Article at Dark Roasted Blend

Check out the latest article at Dark Roasted Blend, entitled A Round-up of Unusual Globes
Previous articles have examined the unusual maps of various parts of the globe. This time, we thought we'd examine some of the more unusual depictions of the Earth itself, including round, cubed and even flat versions of our planet. 
A Round-up of Unusual Globes is now published at Dark Roasted Blend, among the finest locations online to find the weird, the wonderful and the fantastic, crammed with great...

Words4TheWebwise – Copywriting and Website Design and Development.

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What you don't know is going to hurt you (and probably is right now).

Cowboys are everywhere. I'm referring to the contractor who does the job at a fraction of the price but leave a few details out. Perhaps the wiring wasn't up to code, the parts installed were poor quality, or just enough work was done to cure the symptom without dealing with the long term problem (here's a hint - drywall doesn't stop leaks!). But once the job is complete, how can you tell? The original problem may arise a...

Dealing with Rejection Part One - This month's teleclass at the Children's Writers' Coaching Club, Thursday, August 19

[image error] Join me on August 19 at 7 pm, Mountain Standard Time,
at the Children's Writers' Coaching Club at the National Writing for Children Center. 


In this month's class, entitled Dealing with Rejection - Part One, we take a look at the ways in writers can learn to deal with rejection, how not to take rejection personally, the many reasons why a publisher may choose not to publish your work and how to turn rejection to your advantage, as we explore how you can cope with rejection, something...

Dealing with Rejection Part One - This month's teleclass at the Children's Writers' Coaching Club, Wednesday, August 19

[image error] Join me on August 19 at 7 pm, Mountain Standard Time,
at the Children's Writers' Coaching Club at the National Writing for Children Center. 


In this month's class, entitled Dealing with Rejection - Part One, we take a look at the ways in writers can learn to deal with rejection, how not to take rejection personally, the many reasons why a publisher may choose not to publish your work and how to turn rejection to your advantage, as we explore how you can cope with rejection, something...

Creative Writing Programs for Home School Students at Southwood United Church - November and December 2010

Join me this fall for classes in creative writing especially for home school children at Southwood United Church in SW Calgary. Classes take place every Monday from November 1 to December 13, 2010. The cost is $99 per student for seven classes and registration details are available by e mailing me at sorcerersletterbox@gmail.com.

Ages 7 to 10 - Inspiration, Imagination and Invention: Story Creation 
In this series of interactive, fun and lively creative writing sessions, turn your own ideas...

Advice for Writers: Part Five - Constructive Rejection

The best rejection letter is usually a personal one addressed to you, including the name of your story and specific comments about the plot, including what the editor liked and where they think could be improved. Are they rejecting your work in this example? Absolutely, but this time, you now have a lead to follow up on. Perhaps they think you need a faster pace, less or more description, longer chapters, a more exciting beginning or that one character in particular could be more fully...

Unsung Heroes: Vintage Garbage & Sanitation Trucks - The latest article at Dark Roasted Blend

Check out the latest article at Dark Roasted Blend, entitled Unsung Heroes: Vintage Garbage & Sanitation Trucks
Previous articles have focused on ugly, belching steam-powered tractors and steam buses and trucks, but this time   we take a look at the unsung heroes of trash removal - fascinating vintage garbage trucks and lorries, some of them more elegant and sparkling clean than most vehicles on the road:
Unsung Heroes: Vintage Garbage & Sanitation Trucks is now published at Dark Roasted Blendspan