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WIR 2024 — Powerful Memories — Texada

Texada Library Gillies Bay, BC, Canada

The most powerful books are usually ones with characters that feel real, with emotions readers can connect to. One technique to add more emotional intensity to our writing involves drawing on our own childhood memories and using them to deepen character development and craft vivid scenes. Acclaimed author Robin Stevenson will discuss how to draw […]

WIR 2024 — Powerful Memories

First Credit Union Community Room

The most powerful books are usually ones with characters that feel real, with emotions readers can connect to. One technique to add more emotional intensity to our writing involves drawing on our own childhood memories and using them to deepen character development and craft vivid scenes. PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson […]

WIR 2024 — Dead Ends and Murky Middles — Troubleshooting Your Story

First Credit Union Community Room

A workshop designed to help writers solve story problems, get unstuck, gain confidence, and beat writer’s block! PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates:  September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin Stevenson is the award winning author of more than thirty books of fiction and non-fiction for kids and teens. Her […]

WIR 2024 — Community Voices Open-Mic Finale!

First Credit Union Community Room

Join Robin Stevenson for her final session as writer-in-residence! After we listen to local writers of all ages share the stories, poems and personal essays they have been working on over the last two months, Robin will talk about the power of stories and the importance of diverse voices. We will wrap up with a […]