Build a Book in a year!Schedule of Events—2007-2008 Winter/Spring Program(Events are for ARWA members only and to be held at the Old Y, unless otherwise noted.) |
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2005-2006 Events |
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2004-2005 Events |
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2006-2007 Events |
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Previous ARWA Events and Programs |
2007-2008 Events |
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To review the 2007-2008 Fall Program, click here.
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PROGRAM |
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Jan 12, 2008 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: Conflict/Revelations/Resolutions With: Grace Panko It’s what holds it all together! |
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Jan 24, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Time and Place With: Judith Duncan Time and Place in your book—keeping it all in order. Bring your plot outline! A general meeting will also be held. |
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Feb 9, 2008 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: Plotting Brainstorming With: Judith Duncan Bring an outline of your plot or at least the basic elements along with several copies to share or submit anonymously ahead of time. Let’s test the strength of your story foundation and see if we can make it even better. Valentine’s lunch will be provided by ARWA. |
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Feb 28, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: POV—different perspectives With: Deb Smith and June Baxter A general meeting will also be held. |
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Mar 8, 2008 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: The Synopsis With: Mahrie Glab Mahrie Glad will present a collection of proven, workable synopsis writing tools with lots of hands-on demonstrations. |
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Mar 27, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Grabbing the Reader With: June Baxter and Lorraine Paton How and when to start. A general meeting will also be held. |
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Apr 12, 2008 Saturday |
10:30-3:00 * note the later start time |
Workshop: Action / Reaction / Dialogue With: Elona Malterre Action / Reaction / Dialogue: The vital subtext of your story presented by author and dynamic speaker Elona Malterre! In the afternoon, we will brainstorm Beginning your Book, a follow-up to March 27 talk. Bring the first couple of pages of published work or your own for a hands-on discussion of what works, what doesn’t and how to make it work. |
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Apr 24, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Lose Your Sagging Middle With: Deb Smith Follow the Writer’s Journey exercise plan. A general meeting will also be held. |
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May 10, 2008 Saturday |
10:00-3:00 |
Workshop: Revisions & Editing How to make your story sing without losing its voice |
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May 22, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Submitting your book to an Editor A general meeting will also be held. REMEMBER: BRING USED BOOKS FOR THE BOOK SALE! |
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June 26, 2008 Thursday |
7:00-9:30 |
Workshop: Annual General Meeting and Social
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Alberta Romance Writers' Association (ARWA) 223 - 12 Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G9
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