Name: Community Connections Through Creative Writing
Start: 2018-06-01T10:30:00-0500
End: 2018-06-01T11:30:00-0500

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Community Connections Through Creative Writing

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Join us for a panel discussion about creative writing initiatives at libraries. Creative writing initiatives don't require a high budget or specialized staff expertise. Because of the personal nature of writing, programming in this area is ideal for building lasting, meaningful relationships. Discussion topics will include:
• Writing groups for people to share and discuss their work;
• Instructional programs (especially for youth) where participants are introduced to the tenets of creative writing and are guided through writing activities;
• Open mic readings;
• Promoting the library as a “write-in” setting for writing challenges (eg. NaNoWriMo);
• Inviting patrons to avail themselves of the services of the WPL Writer-in-Residence;
• Author readings and workshops;
• Writing contests; and
• Support available from the Manitoba Arts Council;

Speakers

Courtney Campbell

Administrator, Flin Flon Public Library

After leaving her small home town in Southern Manitoba, Courtney went on to pursue Bachelor Degrees in music and education as well as a diploma in photojournalism. She completed her MLIS at Western University in 2016. Her past experience as a music teacher and photographer is used... Read More →

Martine Friesen

Writing and Publishing Program Consultant, Manitoba Arts Council

I run the Public Readings By Manitoba Writers Program at the Manitoba Arts Council. If you are interested in having professional Manitoba writers come to your library to do a reading or a series of readings, talk to me.

Danielle Hubbard

Director of Library Services, Western Manitoba Regional Library

Director of Library Services

Danielle Pilon

Winnipeg Public Library

Danielle Pilon is the Section Head of Reader Services at the Winnipeg Public Library. She has organized creative writing programs for the public ranging from open mic sessions to all-day conferences and has administered the WPL Writer-in-Residence program for several years. She is... Read More →