Description
Two Saturdays, Mar 8 and 15, 10:30am-4:30pm
Open to all
Limited to 12 participants
Hybrid Workshop*
This two-day workshop is for writers of prose (fiction or nonfiction) seeking to make the most of their writing practice and create quality, publishable work. It is geared to both beginner and intermediate writers.
During the course of two consecutive Saturdays, the workshop will explore:
- The magic of the creative process
The impulse to write is personal, intangible, and beautiful. It is also often fraught with obstacles, such as a lack of focus or time, and fear. The workshop will include a review of bolstering techniques to enhance and energize your writing practice.
- The nitty-gritty of storytelling
The workshop will cover the craft of writing, with an intensive review of the fundamentals of narrative prose. Topics include characterization and voice, pacing and structure, time and setting, suspense and drama, and how to refine your work through redrafting and editing with a view to being published.
Optional: Participants will be invited to submit up to one page (double-spaced) of an opening to a story, essay, or chapter. Each submission will be discussed during the final day of the workshop in a friendly, respectful, and inclusive manner.
There will also be ample opportunities for writers to share their preoccupations and ask questions. By the end of the second Saturday, participants should leave with a toolkit for pursuing artistic excellence and a strengthened sense of confidence.
*This workshop will take place at the QWF Office (Room 3, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, Quebec) with up to 2 virtual spots for participants who are unable to attend in-person because of distance or disability. By default, all workshop registrations are for in-person spots. If you can’t attend in person and would like to request a virtual slot, contact Riley at riley@qwf.org and wait for confirmation before registering. Please do not register until after you receive confirmation that there is a virtual spot for you.
