WIR 2024
WIR 2024 — Robin Stevenson Visits Write On
VirtualThe WIR has arrived! Get an early chance to meet Robin Stevenson when she joins Write on to provide that week's writing prompt. Write On is a fun, creative, and informal online space for writers. Participating writers will receive creativity-sparking prompts each week, and we will write for 20-25 minutes followed by discussion and time to […]
WIR 2024 — Robin Stevenson Visits Young Writers’ Group
Meeting Room BThe WIR has arrived! Get an early chance to meet Robin Stevenson when she joins Young Writers' Group to provide that week's writing prompt. Interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk writing, genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft. Ages 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday when […]
WIR 2024 — Meet Robin Stevenson
First Credit Union Community RoomMeet PRPL’s new Writer-in-Residence and hear about her journey becoming an author, her writing process for picture books, novels, non-fiction, and collaborative writing, and her experiences standing against book bans and censorship. Bring all your questions! PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates: September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin […]
WIR 2024 — Story Seeds
First Credit Union Community RoomWant to write but feel unsure where to start? This workshop focuses on generating ideas — characters, premises, scenes, conflicts and more — giving participants lots of possible entry points for new stories. PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates: September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin Stevenson is the award […]
WIR 2024 — Getting from Idea to Draft
First Credit Union Community RoomSome writers like to jump in and write, others prefer to start with a plan... and most of us can benefit from experimenting with different approaches. No matter what kind of writer you are, this workshop wil seek to add some tools to your toolkit. PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency […]
WIR 2024 — Powerful Memories — Texada
Texada Library Gillies Bay, BC, CanadaThe 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 RoomThe 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 RoomA 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 RoomJoin 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 […]