Evolving schedule of writing classes, workshops, and retreats

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Writing Retreats

Summer Serenity Writers' Retreat at Arowhon Pines Resort in Algonquin Park
Sunday, Aug 30 – Wednesday, Sept 2. Details here.  

Fall Colours Writers' Retreat at Sherwood Inn on Lake Joseph in Muskoka Sunday, Oct 18 – Thursday, Oct 22. Details here. 

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Writing Workshops

In-person: “The Muskoka Publishing Summit” with literary agents and publishers, plus Brian Henry speaking about openings and critiquing your queries and opening pages. Saturday, June 27, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Details here.

Online: “Writing for Children & for Young Adults” with Patricia Ocampo, Senior Editor at Scholastic Canada. Sunday, August 23. Details here.

In-person: Writing Kid Lit – a free workshop
Saturday, Oct 3, Merritt Branch Library, St. Catharines, Ontario. Details here. 

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Summer Writing Courses

Online “Intensive Creative Writing”

Offered at 2 different times:

Tuesday evenings online 6:30 – 9:00
First readings emailed June 30.
Classes: July 7 – Aug 18 (or to June 23 if the class fills up).

Wednesday afternoons online 12:30 – 3:00
First readings emailed July 2
July 8 – August 19 (or Aug 26 if the class fills up)

Details here. 

“Writing Personal Stories”
Online: Tuesday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m.
July 7  – August 11, or to August 18 if the class is full. Details here. 

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Fall Writing Courses

In-person “Intensive Creative Writing”
Thursday afternoons 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
First readings emailed September 10
Classes: Sept 17 – Nov 26 (no class Oct 22) and we'll extend it to Dec 3 or 10 if the course fills up. 
Burlington Anglican Lutheran Church, 3455 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Ontario. Details here.

To reserve a spot or for more details about any course, workshop or retreat, email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca