Writing for Profit Workshop in Moncton

Think you have the “write” stuff to become a writer? Then plan to attend a “writing for profit” workshop, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Moncton Public Library. That’s where Moncton and area professional writers will unlock a treasure chest of trade secrets.

This interactive and informative event is a presentation of MonctonWriters.ca, a group of freelance writers which meets monthly to network, discuss ideas, share potential markets and generally support each other in their individual businesses and endeavours.

Members of MonctonWriters.ca will lead a series of sessions on the possibilities and realities of the professional writing world at this month’s workshop. Session topics include: what it takes to be a writer; opportunities for writers; writing about what you know; finding appropriate markets and protecting your rights as a writer.

Session presenters include:

Kate Merlin, a specialist in science and nature writing and author of the book Trails of Greater Moncton;

Brian Cormier, humour columnist and blogger with an extensive public relations background in government and corporate sectors;

Deborah Carr, website designer, newspaper and magazine writer, who focuses on conservation, business and people profiles and travel writing;

Allison Finnamore, an award winning agriculture writer, columnist and author of two creative non-fiction books;

Wendy Kitts, a children’s literature expert, columnist, and regular contributor to the Globe & Mail, and;

Rayanne Brennan, communications consultant, former newspaper editor and press secretary to government leaders and corporations.

The presenters are also 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 will be held in Room AB from 1-5 p.m.

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.
To register for the workshop, email info@monctonwriters.ca or call Allison Finnamore at (506)860-776.