Writing in either first person or third person limited point of view allows authors to create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character. Both points of view offer direct access to the narrator’s inner thoughts, feelings, and biases, often resulting in a more intimate and subjective experience. Both perspectives require careful attention […]
📍 Newmarket Public Library–Multipurpose Room 📅 Sunday, April 26 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 🎟 Free Admission Join us for an afternoon featuring two events. Attend one or stay for both! ✨ 2:00 PM: Author Q&A & Book Signing with Emily Ohanjanians We’re delighted to welcome Emily Ohanjanians, author of The Book Tour. Before becoming an author, Emily worked as […]
Patricia Keeney will be reading at Richvale Library in Richmond Hill as part of “Readings at Richvale” on April 28, 5:30-7:30. In February, she presented “A Writer’s Journey” at the Richmond Hill […]
In this hands-on workshop, fiction writers will discover practical strategies to revise and refine their work with confidence. We’ll break the editing process into manageable stages, guiding you to identify what’s working, what needs tightening, and what may require a full rewrite. You’ll also learn to spot common pitfalls such as echo words, weak dialogue, and information dumps, as well as techniques to trim wordiness and polish your prose. This session is designed to help writers take control of the editing process before seeking outside feedback. It is perfect for writers at all levels who want to craft cleaner, more compelling drafts. Bring a scene or short excerpt of your writing for hands-on practice.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]