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ARWA is thrilled to announce that Sarah and Lorraine will be offering a three hour workshop on Sexual Tension at When Words Collide 2013. This is a ‘special’ workshop which requires registration. At only $10, and with such wonderful speakers as Sarah and Lorraine, it’s going to be a great experience. Click on the attached … Read more

Many thanks to Jude for her workshop yesterday evening. I don’t think any of us (who were there) will ever look at a Tim Horton’s cup or paint chip in the same way again!

Thursday, April 25th. 7-9pm, St Marks. For members only. Join Jude Wilner for a fun workshop as she discusses the definition of sensuality and explores new and different ways of using it in our writing.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, April 13th 10am-3pm St Mark’s. Members only This is going to be a great workshop, so make sure you mark it in your calendar and come along! In the morning… MOTIVE, MEANS AND OPPORTUNITY – with June Baxter. Not a Criminal How-To, but definitely a way to look at your character and … Read more

Calling all ARWA members! A programming survey should have landed in your Inbox. Please take a moment to fill it in. It’s fun, easy and totally confidential. Tell us what kinds of programmes you would like to see in the 2013-2014 season.

Mahrie gave a great workshop last night. Lots of useful and practical help and advice on plotting/writing problems. The one particular phrase that I think we are all going to take away from the workshop? Reticular activating gate! Thanks again, Mahrie!

Thursday, March 28th, 7-9pm St Mark’s Lodge – members only The 7th Solution Workshop with Mahrie Glab Do you have a stuck plot, a lack-luster character, a so-what ending, not enough or too much action, or do you fear that the whole thing stinks? Need solutions? Bring you stickiest story issue and join Mahrie Glab … Read more

Thanks to Mahrie and Sarah for a great workshop on Saturday. Lots of useful and thoughtful information to digest. The most important aspect of the writing process that they discussed? Don’t listen to people who say there is only one ‘correct’ way to write. There are no rules. When it comes to the writing process, … Read more

Don’t forget the workshop tomorrow. What Is Your Writing Style? Plotters, Pantsers and Quilters with Mahrie and Sarah. Bring your own lunch and see you there!

What Is Your Writing Process? with Sarah Kades and Marie Glab Join us for a morning of exploration and discussion on Plotters, Pantsers and Quilters. Understand and Celebrate your style! In the afternoon Mahrie will share The 8 Elements – A helpful plotting tool for all styles. Sarah will take us through TOCs – An … Read more