Write Now: An Introduction to Creative Writing with Gwynn Scheltema and Ruth E. Walker

Monday, November 7, 2011 - 6:00pm

Trent University- Oshawa Campus
55 Thornton Rd S
Oshawa, ON
L1J 5Y1

Want to write, but don’t know where to start? Finished a story and don’t know what to do next? Want to learn more about writing creatively? Want to get published, but don’t know how?

If your answer is “yes” to any of the above, this course is for you. Join Ruth and Gwynn for six evenings of exploring creative writing.

Classes include fun and innovative hands-on exercises, engaging group discussions and feedback opportunities. Take-home assignments will guide and motivate you. We will explore both fiction and non-fiction, and you’ll go away with all you need to start on your writing journey.

· find inspiration and ideas

· develop characters and setting

· establish plot and theme

· practise freefall writing

· polish work to submission standards

Open to any level of experience in fiction, non-fiction or poetry, Write Now is an adult program for ages 16 or older.

Date: Mondays, Nov. 7 to Dec. 12, 2011.

Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm.

Cost: $125; $110 for WCDR/SOH/PWAC, etc.

To register or for more information: www.writescape.ca ~ info@writescape.ca ~ 905-728-7823.