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Writing Workshops Hosted By Acclaimed Writers
LitCon 2025
March 4th - 11th 2025
Industry Interview
What Is An Agent And How Do You Get One?
March 4th 7PM CT
Online
Free
What is a literary agent? Do you need one? How do you get one?
Join us on March 4th with Amanda Orozco from Transatlantic Agency to have these questions and more answered in our 2025 LitCon Industry Interview.
Industry Expert
Amanda Orozco is a senior literary agent at Transatlantic. She graduated from NYU with her Masters of Science in Publishing: Digital and Print Media. Before joining Transatlantic, she worked in Subsidiary Rights at Little, Brown and at Park & Fine Literary and Media. While at NYU, she interned at the National Book Foundation, Shreve Williams Public Relations, and The Gernert Company. She currently lives and works in Los Angeles
Bringing Life to the Shadows
Crafting Compelling Paranormal Narrative for Writers and Podcasters
March 8th 10AM - 12PM CT
North Studio - Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture
Free
Dive into the eerie world of paranormal storytelling with this immersive workshop designed for aspiring writers and/or podcasters. Learn how to craft compelling paranormal storylines that captivate your audience, whether through fact or fiction. Explore techniques for creating memorable characters and supernatural beings and discover the importance of research and authenticity in your narratives. Additionally, gain insights into building a strong personal brand that resonates with your audience, builds community, and makes you stand out. Through interactive exercises and expert guidance, you'll leave with practical skills and a clear direction for your paranormal projects.
Workshop Host
K.D. Kulpa is a horror author based in Regina, SK. Her debut supernatural horror novel, Coma, was released in September 2024. Growing up in a haunted house sparked her love for the paranormal and horror. When she’s not reading and writing, she’s going on adventures with her family and researching Canadian paranormal and mysteries for her weekly radio show and podcast, ParaGhoul Paranormal.
The Writer’s Spellbook
Fantasy Essentials from Worldbuilding to Magic Systems
North Studio - Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture
March 8th 1PM - 3PM CT
Sponsored by Saskatchewan Writers' Guild
Free
Unlock the secrets to writing compelling fantasy in this interactive workshop designed for aspiring and experienced writers alike. Dive into worldbuilding, craft believable magic systems, and explore how to reinvent classic tropes to create stories that captivate readers. Learn how to ground fantastical elements with relatable characters and consistent rules, while discovering how your favorite fantasy media can inspire your unique voice. Whether you're building epic realms or enchanting modern settings, this workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques to bring your fantastical ideas to life.
Workshop Host
Ashleigh Mattern has worked as a professional writer since 2007, getting her start at the University of Saskatchewan student newspaper The Sheaf and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix. From 2017 to 2021, she worked at CBC as a reporter and copy editor, and as a Saskatoon Morning associate producer. In 2023, she published a young adult fantasy novel, Magicked Born. She’s the co-owner of Vireo Creative Web Design & Marketing. You'll run into her in Saskatoon at the downtown library, in bookstores, riding her bike along the Meewasin Trail, practicing yoga, and playing rec sports. Read more about Ashleigh at ashleighmattern.com.
Inside the Edit
Navigating Process, Partnerships, and Publishing Routes
March 11th 7PM CST
Online
Free
In the world of writing, editing is an essential step that transforms initial drafts into polished, compelling narratives. This presentation explores the critical role of editing in the publishing journey, highlighting importance in enhancing clarity, coherence, and impact. Attendees will not only learn about the various types of editing, but the dynamics of the editor-writer relationship and how timelines and expectations vary depending on your chosen publishing route.
Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, this session will provide practical insights and actionable next steps to embark on your editing journey with confidence.
Following the presentation, one attendee will be chosen for a Free Manuscript Evaluation Giveaway. (Value of $499)
Webinar Host
Marc Brick is a graduate of the University of Manitoba’s English program, Marc brings over a decade of communications experience to his role as Publishing Consultant at FriesenPress. Marc’s supportive nature and passion for storytelling has helped hundreds of writers around the globe successfully publish books they are proud to have authored.
FriesenPress is the world's only 100% employee-owned publishing services provider. Since 2009, we have helped thousands of authors publish over 8,000 titles. Part of Canada's largest independent book printer, Friesens Corporation, FriesenPress offers professional editing, design, distribution, and promotional support to those seeking to self-publish their books.
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