Learn The Craft of Writing
Members and invited guests will be sent the Zoom link via email. Meeting begins at 7 P.M.. Come to this member chat night, where we will debrief our experiences at the recent “When Words Collide Online Conference”, held from Aug 13-15th. Even if you didn’t go, there is still valuable information to be gleaned. During … Read more
ARWA’s own Liz Grotkowski (writing under the name Elizabeth Whitton) is having a virtual book launch of her new novel, The Gold Flame of Senica. On Thursday, May 20, starting at 7 PM (MST), Liz will take us through her writing journey of her new novel. Hosted by Calvin Jim. Go to https://fb.me/e/2oYMhJpkA to get … Read more
Board Meeting starts at 9 AM. All members are welcome to join the board for the meeting. Zoom link to be emailed to members. Members and invited guests will be sent the Zoom link via email. Meeting begins at 10:30 AM. Exploring the Magic of Arts Grants Speaker: Sarah Kades Graham Join us as Sarah … Read more
Speaker: Grace Panko Conflict is essential to plotting. It creates tension, and tension is what keeps those pages turning. But what exactly is conflict? This riveting presentation will discuss how conflict is structured, its external and internal components, the motivation needed to support it, and the steps needed to ensure its satisfactory resolution.
Board Meeting starts at 9 AM. All members are welcome to join the board for the meeting. Zoom link to be emailed to members. Members and invited guests will be sent the Zoom link via email. Meeting begins at 10:30 AM. Speaker: Allison Gorner As an author, you want your readers to be so engrossed … Read more
ZOOM Meeting starts at 7 PM. Members and invited guests only. Look for the link in a soon-to-be-received email. Mystery Clues – Mahrie G. Reid Mysteries end with the killer caught and the protagonist surviving personal danger. The trail to this ending is developed with layers of clues. Clues gives mysteries substance, suspense, action, and more. … Read more
Members and invited guests will be sent the Zoom link via email. Board Meeting starts at 9 AM. All members are welcome to join the board for the meeting. Zoom link to be emailed to members. Speaker: M. Jane Colette Journalling into Fiction An established journalling practice can be one of the most critical tools … Read more
Due to the coming winter storm in Calgary, ARWA has cancelled this Saturday’s workshop by M. Jane Colette. We are looking to reschedule M. Jane’s presentation for later in the year. Stay tuned for further information on Facebook and Twitter.
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM, St. Mark’s Lodge, 2612 14A Street SW, Calgary. For members and invited guests Speaker – Diana Cranstoun What makes a scene? What goes into it? Can a scene be a chapter? Should a scene only be from one POV? Can it be too long? Too short? Join Diana Cranstoun … Read more
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM, St. Mark’s Lodge, 2612 14A Street SW, Calgary. For members and invited guests Speaker – Allison Gorner You have finished your fabulous novel and are ready to find an agent and publisher, and release it to the adoring public. But there’s a problem. The dreaded query letter. In this … Read more