Events & Workshops

Developing your writing skills is about more than writing the very best book you can, especially if you want to have a career at it. Pam made loads of mistakes, but despite a rough start and some tougher stuff to follow, she found that being a single mom nurturing inter-generational as well as personal trauma gave her lots to write about! She also invested heavily in herself to get through university, meet the right mentors, and become a best-selling author with a comprehensive business.

Takeaways:

• Answer how many books/writing projects does it take to make a living as an author?
• Decide whether you write as a hobby, side hustle, or a full-time gig.
• Develop your personalized writing practice that turns into books that outperform your wildest imagination.
• Learn to sell enough books to pay taxes – willingly!
• Write a framework for your business and marketing plan (if desired)

Important registration notes:

Members pay less for workshops! Are you trying to register and being charged the full workshop fee even though you’re a current SWG member? To access the reduced member rate for this workshop, please make sure you are logged into this website with your member profile to access the member rate for the session. (The member login link is on the top right of this page (computer) or at the top centre (mobile/tablet).)

If this workshop is sold out, please email swgevents@skwriter.com to be placed on the waitlist.

Please note that all times listed are Saskatchewan time. Find your time zone here: https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter

This event will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Accessibility Measures in this workshop

• Live auto-captions through Zoom
• Presenter self-descriptions
• Limited Zoom technical support is provided by SWG staff to assist participants while they’re in the Zoom meeting.
   

To help you prepare, here are the expectations for participants in this workshop:

• Camera is optional but greatly appreciated. (Participants may have cameras on or off.)
• Participant discussion is preferred from everyone throughout the workshop when prompted.
• Participants are expected to participate in activities/prompts/exercises throughout the workshop. (In session and optional homework that will not be marked.)

Workshop registration refund policy:

Please be certain you will be able to attend before you register. Registered participants must promptly email the SWG staff person responsible for the event (Cat Abenstein, Program Manager, swgevents@skwriter.com) to cancel their registration. Otherwise, no refunds will be issued.

• A full refund is available if you cancel your registration one week prior to the start of the workshop (by 11:59 p.m. on May 18, 2026)
• A 50% refund is available if you cancel your registration less than one week and more than 48 hours before the workshop. (For cancellations between May 19 and May 23 at 11:59 p.m. SK time)
• There is no refund for registrations cancelled within 48 hours of the workshop or for no-shows. (Beginning at 12:00 a.m. on May 24)
• If you would like to donate your registration fee to the SWG’s accessibility fund so others can attend events like this in the future, please let us know in your email.

Workshop Facilitator

Pam Robertson Rivet’s love affair with books started early, and her career as a writer was locked in by a ghostwriting gig during sixth grade. She's not just an author; she's a passionate advocate for continuous learning and the power of happenstance theory. Pam has over 200 publishing credits, including the "Morgan Winfeld" four-book series (featuring a Canadian spy who defies stereotypes!), Maggie’s Song, Finding Felicity, Legacy Keeper: A Journal for Quilters and Knitters. Pam brings vibrant energy, sharp insights, and a touch of entertainment to each stage and classroom she is in. Beyond the page, she's a driving force in author and craft communities, inspiring people to write, make, and create as a path to improved mental health and stronger communities.

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