Join The Creative Force
Welcome to our section designed to serve and enthuse both beginning and established writers. Through this site we invite you to watch for tips, hints and information of interest to those who craft words, coming soon. As well Seacroft works with the Island Writers Association (PEI), as well as other organizations, to produce workshops and other activities for writers. Check back often to see new workshops in new locations, and other services for writers, photographers, and those wishing to get into publishing. A list of what is coming up follows.
“ Experience the Joys of the Writing Life!”
Writing Tips - from Julie
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You must
write
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You must
finish what you write
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You must
refrain from rewriting until an editor tells you to
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You must
get your work on the market
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You must
keep marketing until it is sold
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You must
query for writing jobs regularly
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You must
never delay while waiting for a sale
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You must
guard your rights as a creator
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You must
make every effort to resell
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You must
enjoy what you do
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You must
take pride in your creations
· You must keep writing, and write some more
Capture the Magic
“Discover
the Creator Within”
with panache and
pizzazz
from concept to
finished product to the marketplace
Welcome to
another series designed to discover the creator within you!
This years workshop
series has been designed to give writers, designers and others
interested in creating a book the knowledge to make it happen in a
“doable” way. We will
explore ways to make your dream become a reality with four workshops
that can be taken alone or as a series.
As well we will bring in an expert to help you understand how to
successfully market your book through a web site.
Check our special early bird
Pre-registration
ensures handouts
February 28 - 9 am to 4 pm
PLANNING YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL HOME BASED BUSINESS
Location: Alexandra Community Centre, 1197 Pownal Road
Presented by Julie V. Watson, author of the best selling book How Women Make Money - Inspirational Stories and Practical Advice from Successful Canadian Entrepreneurs and Great Tips For Your Small Business - Increase Your Profit and Joy in Your Work. This workshop will focus on defining your goals, how to combine business aspirations and home life, creating a plan, and putting it into action. Whether you are a newcomer to owning your own business, or at a point where you need to re-evaluate and set new goals to move forward, this workshop will help you focus on the attainable now, and the value of long term planning.
Cost $55
Take advantage of the Early Bird discount of $5 per session, and pay $50
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~March 28 - 9 am to 4 pm
LOW COST PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION
Location: Stratford Town Hall
You have something you want to promote, but how do you assure getting the information to the right place to help you spread the word. Advertising is costly and often ineffective. What other methods of promotion are there? Learn from experienced writers how to write effective press releases, target the proper recipients, and other low cost techniques. Learn the ten rules of successful low-cost promotion.
Cost $55
Take advantage of the Early Bird discount of $5 per session, and pay $50
~~~~~~~~~~~~April 25 - 9 am to 4 pm
PLOTTING YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL WRITING CAREER
Location: Stratford Town Hall
Becoming a successful writer is just like any other venture. You need to plan, to determine what needs to be done, break it down into doable steps and to put it in action. During this session we will look at what is needed to find success, and then break those findings down to make a plan of action that will work for you. Lots of brainstorming will help everyone to determine their own unique path to success.
Cost $55
Take advantage of the Early Bird discount of per session, and pay $50
~~~~~~~~~~~~May 16 - 9 am to 4 pm
COPYRIGHT
Location: Stratford Town Hall
Details and cost to be announced
~~~~~~~~~~~~INFORMATION:
Take advantage of the Early Bird discount of $5, and get each day long session for $50.00
(registration must be postmarked 7 days prior to the workshop or payment received by the Island Writers Association 2 days prior to the session to receive the early bird discount)
Coffee breaks provided
Please brown bag your lunch.
PRESENTERS
Julie V. Watson and Debbie Gamble-Arsenault have been joining forces
to present workshops for writers and creators for more than a
decade. Both are published authors, have written numerous articles
for magazines and are avid scrapbookers.
“We love to create, so we combine our writing skills, our
desire to design and capture memories, and our need to earn a
living. It’s a wonderful
life.” The duo also
publish special interest web sites. They are both actively involved
with various organizations for writers.
Watson has won several awards for her work, published 25 books and
owns a small publishing company, Seacroft.
She can often be found at craft fairs and other events
selling books and printed products. For more info go to
www.seacroftpei.com
Gamble-Arsenault is currently working on her third book, a
self-published venture.
She writes for magazines and websites, is an excellent proofreader
and known for her skills organizing workshops and events.
Presented by the Island Writer's Association (PEI)
A small group of writers whose purpose is to inform, educate, and provide peer support to both up‑and‑coming and professional writers. For more information, call 902 569‑3913 or email debbiegamble@pei.sympatico.ca
PRE-REGISTRATION
IS REQUIRED
- click below for
“The Island Writers’ Association is a small group of writers whose purpose is to inform, educate, and provide peer support to both up‑and‑coming and professional writers. For more information contact me. We welcome you to join us to broaden your skills and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow writers.” Debbie Gamble‑Arsenault, workshop organizer: call 902-569‑3913 or email: debbiegamble@pei.sympatico.ca