Three former students from Richard Scarsbrook's creative writing courses at George Brown College and Humber College
have recently scored major victories in the publishing world.
Crystal Bourque's first published story, "I Bet She's Right", appears in the current issue of Lies With Occasional Truth.
Julie McArthur's first published story, "Summer Sublet", was published in issue 21.1 of Other Voices Magazine.
Her second published story, "Men and the Drink" was published as part of the Black Bile Press chapbook series.
Brad Weber's first published story, "Red Rubber Balls", appeared in a recent issue of The Dalhousie Review.
All of the stories noted above were workshopped in one of
Richard Scarsbrook's creative writing courses!
have recently scored major victories in the publishing world.
Crystal Bourque's first published story, "I Bet She's Right", appears in the current issue of Lies With Occasional Truth.
Julie McArthur's first published story, "Summer Sublet", was published in issue 21.1 of Other Voices Magazine.
Her second published story, "Men and the Drink" was published as part of the Black Bile Press chapbook series.
Brad Weber's first published story, "Red Rubber Balls", appeared in a recent issue of The Dalhousie Review.
All of the stories noted above were workshopped in one of
Richard Scarsbrook's creative writing courses!
Spring 2010
Creative Writing Courses
For Adults
Creative Writing Courses
For Adults
SHORT STORIES 1
at GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
George Brown College, St. James Campus
200 King Street East, Toronto
Tuesday Evenings, 6 to 9 PM
April 13 to June 29, 2010
Learn to write characters, action and setting, and discover the secrets to creating a great plot. This is a structured but fun class that teaches the fundamentals of fiction and gently guides you through the process of writing a short story.
Register by clicking HERE!
Fall 2010
Creative Writing Courses
For TEENS!
at GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
George Brown College, St. James Campus
200 King Street East, Toronto
Tuesday Evenings, 6 to 9 PM
April 13 to June 29, 2010
Learn to write characters, action and setting, and discover the secrets to creating a great plot. This is a structured but fun class that teaches the fundamentals of fiction and gently guides you through the process of writing a short story.
Register by clicking HERE!
Fall 2010
Creative Writing Courses
For TEENS!
CREATIVE WRITING CAMP!
at THE TORONTO WRITERS' CENTRE
627 Bloor Street West
(just steps from the Bathurst Subway Station)
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(with early drop-off at 8 AM)
Session 1: July 5, 2010 - July 16, 2010
Session 2: July 19, 2010 - July 30, 2010
Do you have a way with words? Is it your dream to be a published author?
Award-winning author and teacher Richard Scarsbrook will show you how to revise and edit your writing until it’s the best it can be!
Our story-starting activities will break down writer’s block and stretch your imagination!
Short stories! Poetry! Life Writing! Autobiography!
Anything you want to write, now is your chance to write it!
Each session is limited to only 15 students
(aged 14 - 17 years old), so book early!
Cost: $250 plus GST per session.
To book, call 647-427-4737!
Spaces Are limited!
at THE TORONTO WRITERS' CENTRE
627 Bloor Street West
(just steps from the Bathurst Subway Station)
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
(with early drop-off at 8 AM)
Session 1: July 5, 2010 - July 16, 2010
Session 2: July 19, 2010 - July 30, 2010
Do you have a way with words? Is it your dream to be a published author?
Award-winning author and teacher Richard Scarsbrook will show you how to revise and edit your writing until it’s the best it can be!
Our story-starting activities will break down writer’s block and stretch your imagination!
Short stories! Poetry! Life Writing! Autobiography!
Anything you want to write, now is your chance to write it!
Each session is limited to only 15 students
(aged 14 - 17 years old), so book early!
Cost: $250 plus GST per session.
To book, call 647-427-4737!
Spaces Are limited!
Fall 2010
Creative Writing Courses
For Adults
Creative Writing Courses
For Adults
WRITING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
at THE HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 10 PM
September 15 to November 17, 2010
You know how important reading is to opening up your children's world - that's why you read them bedtime stories and then encourage them to read on their own as soon as they are able. So chances are, you have an idea for a children's story you want to write but aren't sure how to get started. This course teaches you how to structure a children's book from picture books to young adult novels, develop plot, create characters that resonate and write dialogue that's real.
Register by clicking HERE!
EDITING - LIVE!
at THE HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 10 PM
September 15 to November 17, 2010
You know how important reading is to opening up your children's world - that's why you read them bedtime stories and then encourage them to read on their own as soon as they are able. So chances are, you have an idea for a children's story you want to write but aren't sure how to get started. This course teaches you how to structure a children's book from picture books to young adult novels, develop plot, create characters that resonate and write dialogue that's real.
Register by clicking HERE!
CREATIVE WRITING KICK-START!
at THE HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP!
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
October 9, 2010, 10 AM to 4 PM
Suffering from writer's block? Need some new ideas for stories? Spend one Saturday taking "Creative Writing Kick-Start" at Humber College, and you'll walk away with the beginnings of a bunch of new stories.
This one-day workshop is designed for aspiring writers in all genres who want to kick-start the creative process with fun and thought-provoking writing exercises and techniques that access imagination and inner wisdom.
Click HERE to sign up!
Read Richard's Humber College Faculty Profile HERE.
at THE HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 10 PM
September 15 to November 17, 2010
You know how important reading is to opening up your children's world - that's why you read them bedtime stories and then encourage them to read on their own as soon as they are able. So chances are, you have an idea for a children's story you want to write but aren't sure how to get started. This course teaches you how to structure a children's book from picture books to young adult novels, develop plot, create characters that resonate and write dialogue that's real.
Register by clicking HERE!
EDITING - LIVE!
at THE HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Wednesday Evenings, 7 to 10 PM
September 15 to November 17, 2010
You know how important reading is to opening up your children's world - that's why you read them bedtime stories and then encourage them to read on their own as soon as they are able. So chances are, you have an idea for a children's story you want to write but aren't sure how to get started. This course teaches you how to structure a children's book from picture books to young adult novels, develop plot, create characters that resonate and write dialogue that's real.
Register by clicking HERE!
CREATIVE WRITING KICK-START!
at THE HUMBER SCHOOL FOR WRITERS
A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP!
Humber College, Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
October 9, 2010, 10 AM to 4 PM
Suffering from writer's block? Need some new ideas for stories? Spend one Saturday taking "Creative Writing Kick-Start" at Humber College, and you'll walk away with the beginnings of a bunch of new stories.
This one-day workshop is designed for aspiring writers in all genres who want to kick-start the creative process with fun and thought-provoking writing exercises and techniques that access imagination and inner wisdom.
Click HERE to sign up!
Read Richard's Humber College Faculty Profile HERE.
Want to book Richard Scarsbrook
for a READING, a BOOK SIGNING,
a WORKSHOP, or an INTERVIEW?
for a READING, a BOOK SIGNING,
a WORKSHOP, or an INTERVIEW?
Send an EMAIL!
Booking SCHOOL and LIBRARY APPEARANCES
Richard Scarsbrook is booking NOW for school and library appearances in 2009/2010. He has over fifteen years teaching experience, and can present on a variety of writing-related topics to groups of varying size and age. Funding assistance is available through The Writers' Union of Canada Writers in the Schools Program, as well as throught The Canada Council for the Arts Readings Program.
Here is what teachers and librarians have to say about Richard Scarsbrook's presentations:
"Richard Scarsbrook's presentation at York Region District's White Pine Celebration was fantastic. He captured and held the attention of some 400 high school students as he told us about his life as an author and read from his thoroughly entertaining book Cheeseburger Subversive. Some students commented that they could even see this book adapted as a Hollywood movie. Highly recommended!" - Rob Baxter, Teacher-Librarian, York Region District School Board
"Richard. . . toured schools and libraries. .. for TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. Without any hesitation, I can say Richard was a huge success with students and teachers alike. I was amazed at his ability to make each of his presentations fresh and dynamic. . . Richard has a real passion for writing. He also has an excellent rapport with students. I recommend him to you without reservation. - Collene Ferguson, Manitoba Regional Officer, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
"(Richard's) sense of humour was a real hit with the students. I really appreciated the fact that Richard encourages youth to share their talents and provides useful constructive feedback. " - Elsa Ngan, Librarian, Toronto Public Library
EMAIL to reserve a booking!
Richard Scarsbrook is booking NOW for school and library appearances in 2009/2010. He has over fifteen years teaching experience, and can present on a variety of writing-related topics to groups of varying size and age. Funding assistance is available through The Writers' Union of Canada Writers in the Schools Program, as well as throught The Canada Council for the Arts Readings Program.
Here is what teachers and librarians have to say about Richard Scarsbrook's presentations:
"Richard Scarsbrook's presentation at York Region District's White Pine Celebration was fantastic. He captured and held the attention of some 400 high school students as he told us about his life as an author and read from his thoroughly entertaining book Cheeseburger Subversive. Some students commented that they could even see this book adapted as a Hollywood movie. Highly recommended!" - Rob Baxter, Teacher-Librarian, York Region District School Board
"Richard. . . toured schools and libraries. .. for TD Canadian Children’s Book Week. Without any hesitation, I can say Richard was a huge success with students and teachers alike. I was amazed at his ability to make each of his presentations fresh and dynamic. . . Richard has a real passion for writing. He also has an excellent rapport with students. I recommend him to you without reservation. - Collene Ferguson, Manitoba Regional Officer, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
"(Richard's) sense of humour was a real hit with the students. I really appreciated the fact that Richard encourages youth to share their talents and provides useful constructive feedback. " - Elsa Ngan, Librarian, Toronto Public Library
EMAIL to reserve a booking!
RICHARD SCARSBROOK
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