For information on past workshops and readings conducted by Judith Silverthorne.
Judith is available to do readings, presentations, and lectures, at schools, libraries, conferences and other public and private gatherings. Invitation Info
Judith teaches writing workshops, classes, and courses for the beginning writer to the more advanced in both urban and rural settings. Find out more.
Judith's books are available at your favourite bookstore or from a number of online sources.
Check to see where Judith is currently touring and for possible open dates for bookings.
Some selected Novel Study Guides for teachers and students are available.
Helpful resource links for writing and publishing .
TAKE A WRITING CLASS NEAR YOU!
Mondays, September 14-October 5, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Writing a Great Read Workshop: The creative fiction writing process can help you invent and develop your ideas into a great read. Learn how to organize and expand your ideas, find research and resources, develop your story, increase your writing skills, format, and prepare for publishing. More details...
(9 hours); $99 + GST Instructor: Judith Silverthorne University of Regina Centre for Continuing Education Writing Courses; email: cce@uregina.ca; Phone: 585-5801 Registration Info
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Tuesdays, September 29-October 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Write the Truth Creatively: Creative non-fiction is a genre of writing truth which uses literary styles and techniques to create factual narratives. Explore how creative non-fiction contrast with other nonfiction writing. Learn literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate personal essays, memoirs, travel writing, magazines articles and many more! More details...
$99 + GST Instructor: Judith Silverthorne University of Regina Centre for Continuing Education Writing Courses email: cce@uregina.ca ; 585-5801 Registration Info
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Wednesdays, October 14-November 4, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Are You Ready to be Published? Your literary masterpiece is ready to be published, are you? Learn about preparing your manuscript for publishing, query letters, and finding the right publisher for you. Information about cover illustrations, agents, editors, marketing and self-publishing will be touched on. More details...
(10 hours); $99 + GST Instructor: Judith SilverthorneUniversity of Regina Centre for Continuing Education Writing Courses; email: cce@uregina.ca ; 585-5801 Registration Info
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Sept 26, Saturday, 9:00-4:00 pm, Self-Publishing Workshop , Carlyle Public Library Branch (one hour lunch break). Everyone welcome.
This hands-on interactive workshop will provide insights on what you need to know about the self-publishing process from finishing your manuscript to having a published book ready for distribution. More info...
Registrations for the workshop may be done through the library's e-mail address at: carlyle@southeast.lib.sk.ca or by phone: 1-306- 453-6120 OR through Lauren Hume, Carlyle Literacy Coordinator, Partners in Action for Literacy. Office number: 1-306- 453-2666 or cell phone: 1-306- 577-7834. Other links: CornerStone Family and Youth organization
2009
March 7 – The Writing Process Workshop, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Manor Public Library, Manor, SK
March 18 - The Writing Process Workshop, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Muscowpetung Health Center, Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation, near Edenwold, SK
March 31, April 7 and 21, 6:30-9:00 pm, Have I Got A Story For You! Creative Writing - An Introduction Workshop, Centre for Continuing Education Department, University of Regina, Regina
April 21 to May 12, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 am , The Writing Sampler Workshop, Seniors Education Centre, University of Regina, Regina
Apr 24, 25, 26 - Fri 7-10 pm, Sat & Sun 9am – 3:30 pm, Freelance Business Skills (FILM 160) SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina, Room 716
April 29 and May 6, 6:30 – 9:00pm, Once Upon A Time… Writing for Children - An Introduction Workshop, Centre for Continuing Education Department , University of Regina
May 22-June 12, Fridays, 1:30-3:45 pm, The Writing Process Workshop, Seniors Education Centre, University of Regina, Regina
2009
January 9 – 29 – Writer-in-Residence, Walker Elementary School, Regina
March 6 - Public Author Reading, 7:30 p.m , Manor Public Library, Manor, SK
March 7 – The Writing Process Workshop, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Manor Public Library, Manor, SK
March 17 - Public Author Reading, 1:00-2:00 pm, Muscowpetung Health Center, Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation, near Edonwold, SK
March 18 - The Writing Process Workshop, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Muscowpetung Health Center, Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation, near Edenwold, SK
March 27 – CANSCAIP Author Presentations – SK Reading Council Conference, Saskatoon
March 28 –Author Signing Extravaganza, McNally Robinson, Saskatoon, 1:00 -3:00 pm Media Blurb
March 31, April 7 and 21, 6:30-9:00 pm,Have I Got A Story For You! Creative Writing - An Introduction Workshop, Centre for Continuing Education Department, University of Regina, Regina
April 21 - am, Author and World Book Day talk, Campbell Collegiate, Regina
April 23 – World Book Day Celebration, Jack McKenzie andn St. Gabriel Schools, Regina, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; World Book Day talk, Campbell Collegiate, 7:00 pm, Regina
April 29 and May 6, 6:30 – 9:00pm, Once Upon A Time… Writing for Children - An Introduction Workshop, Centre for Continuing Education Department , University of Regina
April 22 to May 12, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:45 am , The Writing Sampler Workshop, Seniors Education Centre, University of Regina, Regina
Apr 24, 25, 26 - Fri 7-10 pm, Sat & Sun 9am – 3:30 pm, Freelance Business Skills (FILM 160) SIAST Wascana Campus, Regina, Room 716
SaskEnergy Freedom Writers Events - May 27, Queensbury Convention Centre
May 29-June 19, Fridays, 1:30-3:45 pm, The Writing Process Workshop, Seniors Education Centre, University of Regina, Regina
June 6 - Saskatchewan Book Day
June-October, Marathon Runners Stories Writing Workshops, North Central Community Centre, Regina
Fall 2009
Sept 25, Friday, 7:30 pm , Public Reading, Carlyle Public Library Branch. Everyone welcome. See also Workshops for Saturday, Sept 26, Sat, 9:00-4:00, workshop on Self-publishing.
Oct 14, Wed - SBA Shortlist Announcements, 1:30 p.m. , Student Commons ~ Main Floor, Campion College ~ University of Regina
Oct 15, Thurs, 7:00 pm- spring Launch, Oak Room at the Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza
Oct. 20, Tues, 9:15 - W.S. Hawrylak School
Oct 22, Thursday - morning: Imperial Elementary School, Imperial, SK; afternoon Young Elementary School, Young, SK
Oct 23-25 - SIAST Freelance Business Skills
Oct 27, Tues - Stockholm School
Nov 14, Saturday - Calgary Children's Book Fair and Conference, Calgary, AB - from 10 am to 4 pm at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre in north west Calgary.
11:00 am - author reading by Judith
1:10 pm - Group Presentation: The Importance of Research when Writing Fiction (Linda Aksomitis/Alison Lohans/Judith Silverhorne)
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