WRITING
Getting Published - From Pitch to Print
Ready to see your name in print? Award-winning suspense author J.H. Moncrieff will guide you through the ins and outs of publishing—traditional, indie, and everything in between. Learn how to craft a compelling query letter, pitch to agents and editors, and navigate self-publishing the right way. Whether you're just starting or ready to take the next step, this workshop will give you the tools to get your book out into the world. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: Tuesday, May 6 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM FORMAT: This is an online program. A link will be emailed to participants one day before the event. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: J.H. Moncrieff is an award-winning author of eighteen dark fiction novels. Her City of Ghosts won the Kindle Book Review Award for Best Horror/Suspense. Moncrieff began her writing career as a journalist, tracking down snipers and canoeing through crocodile-infested waters. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including Chatelaine, FLARE, Writer’s Digest, and The Globe and Mail.
Marketing for Writers
“Writers don’t make any money.” Right? Wrong! Award-winning novelist J.H. Moncrieff has made a living with her writing for over 20 years, and in this class, she shares some tricks of the trade. Drawing on her background in marketing and publicity, she’ll teach you the ultimate goal of social media, how to make money with freelance writing, and how to successfully market yourself to potential readers, agents, and editors. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: Tuesday, May 13 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM FORMAT: This is an online program. A link will be emailed to participants one day before the event. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: J.H. Moncrieff is an award-winning author of eighteen dark fiction novels. Her City of Ghosts won the Kindle Book Review Award for Best Horror/Suspense. Moncrieff began her writing career as a journalist, tracking down snipers and canoeing through crocodile-infested waters. Her articles have appeared in many publications, including Chatelaine, FLARE, Writer’s Digest, and The Globe and Mail.
An Introduction to the Haiku
Haiku are unrhymed poems consisting of about 17 syllables spread over three lines. This poetry form started in Japan and has been very popular in many countries around the world for decades. In this four-week introductory session, you will learn what makes the haiku so special. Cendrine Marrouat will delve into some history, introduce you to a few prominent haiku poets, and teach you to craft your own impactful haiku. The last two weeks will be dedicated to sharing and discussing your own poems with the group. FEE: This program is free for patrons. SCHEDULE: Four Fridays, May 2 to 23 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM FORMAT: This is an online program. A link will be emailed to participants one day before the event. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Cendrine Marrouat is a poet, writer, photographer, watercolor painter, digital artist, and the co-founder of Auroras & Blossoms and A Warm Cup of Cozy. She has authored, co-authored, and edited more than 50 books in several genres. She is also the (co-)creator of poetry forms inspired by the Haiku. Website: https://creativeramblings.com