Writers and lovers of the written word, take note.
The Royal City Literary Arts Society has a couple of workshops coming up that should help to jump start your creativity.
Check them out:
Great Writers are Great Readers
This workshop is set for Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Poet Aidan Chafe leads a session dedicated to learning the value of being a great reader of poetry. Chafe will look at examples of accomplished poets and discuss how great writers have inspired and informed his own writing. You’ll also take away a list of poets to research and get a list of online resources. To sign up, email [email protected] or call 604-526-4667.
A World of Your Own Creation
Anosh Irani leads this workshop on Thursday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, Room 411-A. Irani will look at how to move from an initial idea to creating complex characters, examine the writing process and explore the main elements of short fiction – such as dialogue and structure. See www.rclas.com. Pre-register (members $15, non-members $25) by emailing [email protected].
