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Picture Book Projects for Younger Readers

Calgary illustrator Val Lawton and I have teamed up to do some creative work on spec.
When I'm not busy writing my next novel, and Val's not working on illustrations for her next children's picture book, we've been transforming my manuscripts for younger readers into book dummies -- or miniature picture books -- that we can then approach potential publishers with.

Our first foray was with a manuscript about a renaissance dragon -- a dragon who likes the finer things in life. We broke the copy...

Magic in Stories for Children Part Five – Magical Objects, Secret Languages and Mysterious Books - This month's teleclass at the Children's Writers' Coaching Club, Wednesday, July 21.

[image error] Join me on July 21 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 Magic in Stories for Children Part Five – Magical Objects, Secret Languages and Mysterious Books, we take a look at the types of magical objects appearing in stories involving magic, how writers use objects with mystical powers in their magical stories, the employment of secret languages and mysterious books and how great...

Copywriting for Newspaper and Magazine Advertising @ simon-rose.com

The various forms of advertising used to promote your business all require different approaches and different types of copy. What might be ideal for a newspaper ad might not work at all for your local phone book. Your magazine ads will most likely be very different from the script used in any radio commercials you may run. I can help you create professional ads that target your market with high impact headlines, copy that captivates the reader and effective calls to action. Visit my website span

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 Tales
10.45 am to Noon, Ages 8 to 10 * 12.15 pm to 1.30 pm, Ages 11 to 16


In these sessions...

Copywriting for Brochures, Direct Mail and Sales Letters @ simon-rose.com

Despite the proliferation of websites, blogs and e-commerce, the traditional brochure or catalogue remains an important part of the modern marketing process. Whether you're just starting a new venture or are looking to revamp your corporate image, I can assist you in creating an effective advertising package for your business. I can also create new content for your direct mail campaign, sales letters or rewrite your existing marketing materials. Visit my website or contact me directly for...

Words4TheWebwise – Copywriting and Website Design and Development.

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It's Better to be Good than Lucky.

Lottery winners, witches and warlocks will tell you that SEO is a secret art. Don't ask questions, just pay the boatman and you will be taken across the River Styx in good time, and be rewarded with high Google rankings. Don't ask how. Don't ask when. Just pay.
But I"m going to tell you the secret. Right here. Are you ready?
The secret is... CONTENT! Yes, write good stuff. Make it stuff that people want to read, that they were looking for to begin with...

Creative Writing Classes for Home Schoolers @ South Fish Creek Recreation Centre, Calgary - September/October 2010 and January/February 2011

Join me this fall and winter for classes in creative writing especially for home school children at South Fish Creek Recreation Centre in SW Calgary. Classes take place every Tuesday, from September 7 to October 26, 2010 and from January 4 to February 22, 2011. Registration details are available here.


Junior Adventures in Creative Writing Ages - 6 to 9
September 7 to October 26, 2010 - The Wonderful World of WordsIn these classes, children will learn where ideas come from and how writers...

Improv Camp this August with the Calgary Arts Summer School Association

Improv Camp will take place this summer with the Calgary Arts Summer School Association, from August 3 to 6. This half day camp (either morning or afternoon) is for all students ages 8 to 12 years. Throughout the week, children will create their very own unique characters and write dialogue for them in a series of highly original, lively and fun-filled skits.

In 2009, Improv Camp combined inspiration, imagination and invention, with elements of both writing and and dramatic performance. In a...

Copywriting for Blogs @ simon-rose.com

These days, more and more people make use of blogs for their online presence. Companies and corporations also recognize the importance of blogs in keeping in touch with both their existing and potential customers, delivering fresh and updated content on a regular basis. Others still use newsletters, distributed by e mail. However, actually finding the time to communicate with your clients several times a week  can be a challenge. Why not hire a professional to compose the blog entries or...

Copywriting for Websites, Blogs and Business Communications @ simon-rose.com

In addition to my novels for young adults, I offer professional and cost effective writing services for small companies, large corporations, government, non-profit groups, travel and tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, business writers, community organizations, webmasters and more.This service examines what works best when creating or upgrading websites and creates editorial content to get you noticed. We explore what's right for you and the most effective means to promote you...