Writers' Community of Durham Region
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april
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Kim Sparks - Writing for Video Games This workshop will introduce you to different aspects of writing video games, including writing
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Kim Sparks – Writing for Video Games
Kimberley Ann Sparks is an award-winning writer who works in film, television, and video games. She started her career writing on children’s television series at Treehouse, TVO and BBC Kids. She has been working in video games for over 15 years, and she’s written on games such as Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. She teaches screenwriting and video game writing courses at universities and colleges and is currently teaching at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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(Saturday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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may
2023sat13may9:30 amsat11:30 am2023: MNM May - Jes Trudel - Endings9:30 am - 11:30 am EST
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Jes Trudel - Endings In Crafting Satisfying Story Endings Using the Story Endings Matrix, Jes Trudel introduces
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Jes Trudel – Endings
In Crafting Satisfying Story Endings Using the Story Endings Matrix, Jes Trudel introduces her unique tool, the Story Endings Matrix, and details every possible type of story ending in literature (or any medium) and explains using examples of published works how each type of ending has been used to give young readers the satisfying endings they deserve. The workshop includes practical tips for ensuring you move forward with your story while always keeping the ending in mind.
Jes Trudel is a Canadian author, editor, and writing instructor based in Timmins, Ontario. She has written and presented for various outlets, including Children’s Book Insider, SCBWI, and BoldFace. She is Founder of WritingCommunity.ca.
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(Saturday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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june
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Lee Edward Födi - What’s in a name? Building a backstory for our characters How do you pick your characters’ names?
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Lee Edward Födi – What’s in a name? Building a backstory for our characters
How do you pick your characters’ names? Is it a considered, thoughtful approach? A decision made by gut instinct? Or do you choose names to honour real people?
Next to our appearance, our name is one of the most significant aspects of our personal identities—and it’s no different for our characters! In this presentation, author Lee Edward Födi explores fun and meaningful strategies that will add history, texture, and complications to your characters’ journeys across the pages of your manuscript. A short writing exercise will also be presented. And, who knows? You might even find some inspiration for how you present your author self to the public!
Lee Edward Födi is an author, illustrator, and specialized arts educator—or, as he likes to think of himself, a daydreaming expert. He is the author of several books for children, including Spell Sweeper, The Secret of Zoone and The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar. He has taught programs in Canada, the United States, South Korea, China, Thailand, and England. He has a degree in English Literature from the University of British Columbia, and is a member of several organizations dedicated to children’s literature. Lee lives in Vancouver with his wife and son.
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(Saturday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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