Blueprint for a Book Workshop

Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal

Indulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, among lovely lakes, rocks, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration is now OPEN!  See page 76 for the HSAD Course Calendar for registration options. Check out all the creative offerings at HSAD this summer –  https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/HSAD/HSAD-Course-Calendar-2026.pdf

COURSE CODE: ARTS2954

SECTION: 41

LEVEL: All Levels

INSTRUCTOR: Carol Teal

DATE: June 27, 2026

FEES: $154.18

This course is designed to help you turn an idea into a clear, workable plan for your book. Whether you’re writing fiction or memoir, you will develop a strong foundation that supports your project from beginning to end. You will clarify the purpose of your book, identify your characters and what they want, and define the central conflict. Through guided exercises, map out key plot points, timeline, and genre, and explore who your ideal reader is and how to keep them engaged and turning pages. By the end of the day, leave with a complete blueprint for your book—one that gives you direction, confidence, and momentum to move from an initial idea to a finished manuscript.