Events & Workshops

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This workshop will not be recorded.

This workshop is in partnership with the Regina Public Library for their Writes of Spring programming, a month-long celebration of writers and readers. You have a story, we can help you tell it.

This program is conducted through Zoom. Register through the RPL website to receive a reminder, the evaluation and any resource materials or click the link to join.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85238420242 

Please note: anyone in Saskatchewan with a valid library card (from all regional libraries) can register for these programs. The direct Zoom link is provided above in the event you do not have a valid SK library card and cannot register. Where possible, please register.

Make Anything and Everything You Write Better.

Editing is thrilling. It's also misunderstood by many writers.

You’ve heard the expression that writing is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration, but most people think that the perspiration goes into writing the first draft. The space between the first draft and the best version of your writing is where the work happens, and bestselling author Alice Kuipers wants to explore that space with you. Alice has published 13 books for children and young adults, along with five online books, and several books for adults as a ghostwriter. She also writes for non-profits, has had stories and essays published in magazines, in anthologies and online, and creates all the content for One Small Step.

Learn to find your voice, your story, and your best work in this session where we’ll dive deep into the mysteries of editing. This workshop is geared to adult writers who write anything at any level. It'll help you understand this crucial part of the writing process, both on a technical level, but also as part of the big picture of the creation of written work. With exercises, time for questions and teaching time, take this class and dramatically improve that misty middle ground between your initial idea and your polished work.

Alice Kuipers is the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of thirteen books including the chapter book series Polly Diamond, a Junior Library Guild selection praised for "bring[ing] the magic of imagination to life". Her work has been published in 36 countries. On Ali's Book Club on CTV Saskatoon, Alice regularly shares her favourite local reads. A mother of four, she teaches writing to thousands of people, in-person and online. She's the co-chair of SPSF’s campaign to raise $20 million to ensure every kid is reading at a Grade 3 level when they leave Grade 3. Find great books and writing tips here @alicekuipersbookclub and on her site www.alicekuipers.com

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