Free Fall Fridays
Join us each Friday from 10am until noon. Free for AWCS Members and first-time non-members. $10 fee thereafter. Refreshments provided. Please contact Mary Kurucz for more information, or to confirm upcoming dates and times.
(403) 210-2295
Prose Critique Group
Drop-in Fees: Members: $2 | Non-Members: $5
Receiving feedback on your writing from your peers can be a valuable asset to new writers. The AWCS Prose Critique Group meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. If you would like to be involved, contact Rick Borger at raborger@telus.net
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Would you like to start your own critique group? Contact us for more information.
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
Writing Memorable Settings
July 28
Summertime and the Livin' is Easy
August 11
Finding Your Muse
July 14 (6 weeks)
Introduction to Creative Writing
July 5 (8 weeks)
Flash Fiction
September 22
For more info on courses, workshops and online registration, go to www.alexandrawriters.org
Open Mics at Owl’s Nest Books
Join AWCS the last Wednesday of the month – September to April – in the coziness of Owl’s Nest Books, for some fun and entertainment with our new monthly open mic events. Support and encourage fellow writers. Read from works in progress or newly published works. Become a face in local literary circles. EVERYONE WELCOME!
Upcoming Dates: September 26, 2012 | 7-8:30pm
AWCS Annual General Meeting
Saturday, August 25, 2012 | 1pm-3pm | Venue: TBD
AWCS members, join us at the Annual General Meeting in August to see what we’ve been up to, have your questions answered and see what’s new for the coming year.
Also, elect your 2012/13 Board of Directors.
The Writer's Midwife presents: SKIN & STORIES
“A human being is nothing but a story with skin around it”~Fred Allen
When: Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm from September 10, 2012 until October 28, 2012
Where: Pages on Kensington in Calgary, AB
Cost: $175/person includes a free journal
Registration: Email writingmidwifery@gmail.com or call Samantha at 403-850-7247
Skin & Stories is back after a very successful run in the fall! This time the workshop is eight weeks and goes from September 10, 2012 to October 28, 2012!
There will be new and fascinating ways to keep the pen moving and as always the enjoyment of being in the company of other writer’s and discussing the writing process!
For more info, check out http://writingmidwifery.com/
The Art Of Creative Writing
A course that provides instruction and inspiration to get you started and to continue developing your writing skills. Whatever your interest in writing or your own personal style, you will meet and support other writers in their journey, stretch your writing wings and discover opportunities for publishing. Guided by Fern Phillips. Bring a piece of your writing to the first class, as well as a notebook and pen.
Location Seniors on the Bow Centre
Day/Time: Fri, 2:00 pm
Session 1: Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov16, Dec 7, Dec 21
Cost: $16 for guests and $8 for members.
Town of Cochrane Seniors Centre Programmer
Seniors on the Bow
Seeking authors to speak about their writing experiences to seniors at dinner events
Contact: Karen Hartman ph. 403 932-7242
email: karen.hartman@cochrane.ca
For more information on membership, summer and fall courses, and online registration, go to www.alexandrawriters.org
Do you have some news you'd like to share? An event, or an upcoming publication? Drop us a line at awcswriterscorner@gmail.com
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