Inspiring Panels and Creative Interludes
KeyNote Address: How to Tame the Stubborn Muse
Saturday evening
This multiple award-winning children’s book author, published by Kids Can Press and House of Anansi Press, has seen her books translated into many different languages and distributed throughout the world. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she draws inspiration from the rich history, geography and culture of Northwestern Ontario. Her presentation will look at “Inspiration” - How to Tame the Stubborn Muse.
Keynote Speaker: Jean E. Pendziwol
Panel Session: The Wide Wild World of Writing
Saturday evening
This is your opportunity to ask questions about the experiences of individuals currently working as writers. Confirmed panelists include: Jean E. Pendziwol (traditionally published children’s author), H. Leighton Dickson (Sci-Fi Fantasy, hybrid author), Marion Agnew (Professional editor, award winning creative non-fiction writer.) and Guest of Honour Bonnie Scheidel, founder of North Star Writing
Facilitated by Cathi Grandfield
Creative Interlude: It’s a Big World to Build
Saturday morning
Whether your fictional story is set in present day New York, a medieval village, a dystopian society or a completely original world of your own creation, there are elements to building that world that will contribute to writing a successful setting for your story.
Facilitated by H. Leighton Dickson
Creative Interlude: The Robert Louis Stevenson Effect
Saturday morning
Tricks and tools inspired by the author of “Treasure Island” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and tapping into techniques used by writers including Charles Dickens.
Facilitated by Jean E. Pendziwol and Donna White
From Writer to Author: Options and Opportunities
Sunday Morning
In a format intended for resource sharing, panelists and participants will share experiences with the process of taking the next step to seeing your work in print. Traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid, SmashWords, print on demand, Amazon, agents… want to know more about the experiences of others? This is the place. This session will include resources participants can tap into, including local opportunities.
Special Guest Panelist Bonnie Scheidel
Saturday evening
This multiple award-winning children’s book author, published by Kids Can Press and House of Anansi Press, has seen her books translated into many different languages and distributed throughout the world. Born and raised in Thunder Bay, she draws inspiration from the rich history, geography and culture of Northwestern Ontario. Her presentation will look at “Inspiration” - How to Tame the Stubborn Muse.
Keynote Speaker: Jean E. Pendziwol
Panel Session: The Wide Wild World of Writing
Saturday evening
This is your opportunity to ask questions about the experiences of individuals currently working as writers. Confirmed panelists include: Jean E. Pendziwol (traditionally published children’s author), H. Leighton Dickson (Sci-Fi Fantasy, hybrid author), Marion Agnew (Professional editor, award winning creative non-fiction writer.) and Guest of Honour Bonnie Scheidel, founder of North Star Writing
Facilitated by Cathi Grandfield
Creative Interlude: It’s a Big World to Build
Saturday morning
Whether your fictional story is set in present day New York, a medieval village, a dystopian society or a completely original world of your own creation, there are elements to building that world that will contribute to writing a successful setting for your story.
Facilitated by H. Leighton Dickson
Creative Interlude: The Robert Louis Stevenson Effect
Saturday morning
Tricks and tools inspired by the author of “Treasure Island” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and tapping into techniques used by writers including Charles Dickens.
Facilitated by Jean E. Pendziwol and Donna White
From Writer to Author: Options and Opportunities
Sunday Morning
In a format intended for resource sharing, panelists and participants will share experiences with the process of taking the next step to seeing your work in print. Traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid, SmashWords, print on demand, Amazon, agents… want to know more about the experiences of others? This is the place. This session will include resources participants can tap into, including local opportunities.
Special Guest Panelist Bonnie Scheidel