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I AM…Bryce Paradis
I AM… (#2) An intimate look into the life and work of emerging writers in Alberta. Featuring: Bryce Paradis
Word Choice | Young Writers Vlog
We finish our series on the Minutia of Writing by talking about that which is at the heart of all writing advice: good word choice.
WordsWorth 2017
WordsWorth is a week-long sleepover creative writing residency for young writers who believe in the power of words. Writers will be completely immersed in the creative and diverse world of writing. Guided by established and respected artist-instructors, writers will experience writing through fiction, poetry, spoken word, music, drama, film making, monologue and nonfiction. But […]
2017 WordsWorth Instructors & Courses
We are proud to announce this year’s instructors for Wordsworth 2017. More names and course descriptions will be added as they are confirmed! Brandon Wint Cailynn Klingbeil Cathy Ostlere Colin Martin David Wilson Derek Beaulieu Isaac Bond Jani Krulc Johnny MacRae Kim Firmston Leif Ingebrigtsen Lindsey Walker Louise Casemore Marcello Di Cintio Paul Zits Richard Kelly […]
How to Write a Paragraph | WGA Young Writer’s Vlog
Today we introduce the next series of our vlog: The Minutia of Writing. For the next few episodes we’ll be talking about the smallest and most basic concepts of writing as thoroughly as possible.
How to Write a Paragraph | WGA Young Writer’s Vlog
Today we introduce the next series of our vlog: The Minutia of Writing. For the next few episodes we’ll be talking about the smallest and most basic concepts of writing as thoroughly as possible.
Photos – WordsWorth 2016
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The Willing Suspension of Disbelief | WGA Young Writer’s Vlog
Tonight we talk about the special relationship shared between creators and their audience, where the audience gives you a break every once in a while but only if they feel like you deserve it.
Chekov’s Gun & The Law of Conservation of Detail
Tonight we start our first in our videos about tools for writers. We start with the concept of Chekov’s Gun, which is about choosing your details carefully and purposefully.