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The 10th Anniversary of the Manitoulin Writers' Retreat

The 10th Anniversary of the Manitoulin Writers' Retreat July 10-12, 2009

Kagawong–The Manitoulin Writers’ Retreat is marking its 10th anniversary with a three day celebration of Northern Ontario literary talent in the scenic village of Kagawong July 10-12, 2009.

This three day event will feature a book fair, literary readings and writing workshops

Register now for unique gathering of Northern Ontario writers and publishers

      Festivities begin Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m. with the opening of the Northern Book Fair, a marketplace designed to showcase independent authors and publishers from northern communities. Book vendors will be selling a wide range of publications at the Kagawong Park Centre, 39 Henry St., on Friday evening, all day Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and again Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

     Beginning Friday night, special guest poets, novelists and short story writers will be reading excerpts from their works from 8 to 9:30 p.m. A similar program is scheduled for Saturday night 7 to 9 p.m. Book lovers will have a chance to browse the book fair all day and attend a varied program of literary readings in the evening.

 

      Writers at all stages of their careers will be participating in a series of writing workshops offered in conjunction with the Northern Book Fair. On Saturday morning recording artist Kevin Closs will present a song writing workshop from 10 a.m. to noon at the Anglican church.  This session will run concurrently with a humour writing workshop featuring Sudbury Star columnist Heather McCabe at the Park Centre. Memoir writing will be the focus from noon to 2 p.m with author Julie Boucher at the Billings Library.  The afternoon agenda includes poetry writing with artist/author Ann Elizabeth Carson from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anglican church.. Simultaneously, fans of young adult fiction and children’s literature can explore that genre with Emily DeAngelis of the Sudbury Writers’ Guild at the Park Centre.

 

      On Sunday the book fair is again open to the public and writing workshops will run from noon to 2 p.m. Author Bruce Meyer will lead a discussion of short fiction techniques at the Park Centre and novelists Rosanna Battigelli and Marion Seabrook will team up to guide novices through the process of conducting historical research with a view to weaving the material into a novel or memoir. The historical research session takes place at the Billings Library.

 

     The Manitoulin Writers’ Retreat and Northern Book Fair will provide an uplifting atmosphere for writers, publishers and readers to congregate and celebrate Northern creativity.

 

For local accommodations visit one of the following sites:

 

www.lambac.org

www.mymanitoulinexperience.ca

www.manitoulin-link.com

www.manitoulin.com

www.manitoulintourism.com

 

To rent a book table or sign up for workshops contact facilitator Margo Little at 705-282-1714 or download registration forms at www.margolittle.com.

REGISTRATION FORMS (PDF) BELOW.

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 Registration Form

Book Fair Table Rental

 

Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 )
 
About The Sudbury Writers' Guild
  • The Sudbury Writer's Guild is a non-profit organization that aids Northern Ontario writers through communication, advice and support networks.

  • The Sudbury Writers' Guild meets the last Thursday of every month from September to May, with a Christmas party in December and a picnic in June.  The meetings are held from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Parkside Centre at the YMCA located at 140 Durham Street , Sudbury, Ontario.
  •  Members, guests, and newcomers get together each month to share their work and their writing experiences with each other.
  • Guest speakers are invited to speak about various topics such as editing, publishing, aspects of the writing process and much more.
  • Our monthly newsletter Sharpen Your Quill delivers information on contests and book reviews, as well as regular columns by our members and the newsletter editor.

  • Members of the Sudbury Writers' Guild also take part in conferences and workshops througout the country. In July 2002, the Sudbury Writers'  Guild parterned with the Canadian Authors Association (CAA) to bring Northern Ink, the CAA National Writing Conference, to Sudbury.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 April 2008 )
 
Our Mission Statement

The purpose of the Sudbury Writers’ Guild is:

  • to encourage and support all members in their writing and publishing goals
  • to help members develop and enhance their writing skills
  • to promote Northern Ontario writers
  • to network with writers, editors and publishers in Greater Sudbury and beyond.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 April 2008 )
 
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