Moncton Writers to Hold Workshop

Have you always wanted to write, but don’t know how to start? Maybe you’ve been writing for ages, but don’t know where to go from here?

Join the MonctonWriters.ca group of professional freelance writers for an informative half-day workshop that will show you the possibilities and realities of the professional writing world.

The event will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Moncton Public Library, Northrop Frye Room, from 1-5 p.m.

Workshop presenters will share stories of how they carved careers doing what they love best: putting words to paper. Participants will learn about the writing life, how writers write and where they can be published.

The format will be casual, with lots of time provided for questions. Topics include writing from home; finding markets and protecting your rights.

The writers who will be passing on the tools and tips of their trade are members of the Professional Writers Association of Canada, Southeast NB Chapter. PWAC is a nation-wide non-profit organization, with over 600 members, that works to improve rates and working conditions for writers in Canada's magazine and newspaper industries.

The workshop makes a unique Christmas gift for the budding writer on your list. Pre-register and the group will send you a confirmation gift card that you can put under the tree.

Cost is $35 on or before January 19 and $40 at the door. Payment can be made by cheque, payable to "PWAC SE New Brunswick Chapter". For complete details on the workshop and the presenters, visit the group’s website at www.monctonwriters.ca; email info@monctonwriters.ca; or call Allison Finnamore at 860-7761.

The workshop is in keeping with the mandate of MonctonWriters.ca, a supportive group which meets monthly to discuss ideas, network, share potential markets and generally encourage each other in their individual businesses and endeavours.
Members are high quality professionals with many years experience. Their fields of expertise range from marketing to science, agriculture, conservation, business and politics.