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Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

Master Class for Poets

Date: Thursday 20 July 2006   10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Karen Solie

Description: This round-table class will offer participants the
opportunity to workshop their work in progress with the group, discuss poetic techniques and philosophies, and challenge their attention and creativity through writing exercises.  Participants should leave the workshop with greater confidence in their self-editing skills and a broader sense of the possibilities of poetry.

This workshop is intended for writers who have published at least one book through a literary press (not counting self-published or chap books) or who have at least 10 poems published in referreed literary journals.  Please list publishing credits in the cover letter accompanying your payment.

Participants should submit 2-5 poems to the SWG office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday 14 July 2006.
Fees: $85 for Guild members; $100 for non-members

Class minimum: 8; Class maximum: 10

Registrations must be received in the office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday 14 July 2006. The SWG is prepared to cover the registration fee for one member to offset travel expenses and/or financial need. 

For more information please call Amy Nelson-Mile at 306-791-7743 or E-mail amynelson.mile@sasktel.net.

To register please send your cheque or money order to 

Tthe SWG, 
Box  3986,
Regina SK, S4P 3R9 
or courier/drop-off at #205—2314 11th Avenue, Regina SK S4P 0K1.

 


For more information, contact word.festival@sasktel.net
Last updated: May 7, 2006