Welcome to our September session!
Challenge: Write a story with a Canadian component. It can be a context, a theme, a local landmark, a cultural reference... whatever! *See below for ideas to help get started!
Agenda:
1. Warm-up game.
2. Discussion:
- How do you feel about taking inspiration from real life events?
- What are the pros and cons of writing a historical/research-based story?
- What does collaborative writing look like, and is it something that appeals to you? Why or why not?
3. Those who want can share written work.
Look forward to seeing you there!
*Canadian topics/landmarks you could write about:
Winter
Poverty
Multiculturalism
Farming
Prairies
Slurpies
Polar Bear Art
Murals
CN
Forks
CDA Day
Skating
Millenium Library
West Edmonton Mall
Tobogganing
Snow Slide
Snowballs
Ice Sculptures/Castle
Maple syrup
Voyager
Icelandic Festival
Mounties
Railroad Tracks
Moose/deer roaming
Keleki’s
Royal Crown (Spinning Restaurant)
Oak Hammock Marsh
WW1 Soldier
Snow/Corn Maze
Horse Rides
Ice Hotel – Montreal ?
Folklorama
Legislative Building and the Golden Boy
Casa Loma (Toronto)
St. Boniface Cathedral
Paddlewheel
Selkirk – (fishing, seagulls...)
The Bay
...
