Elma Schemenauer on Writing Nonfiction for Children and Teens

Elma Schemenauer was born and grew up in Saskatchewan, and has lived in Montana and Nova Scotia. After spending a number of years in Toronto, she and her husband, Robert, now live in Kamloops, British Columbia. Before beginning her writing and editing career, she was a teacher of English and history at the junior high Continue reading…

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Meet R. J. Anderson, novelist for tweens/teens

R. J. (Rebecca) Anderson is leading a workshop at Write! Canada for individuals interested in writing for Tweens and Teens. As a bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction for 10-to-18-year-olds, she has a clear understanding of what interests these readers. She is the author of Knife (UK) also known as Spellhunter (US), Rebel (UK) Continue reading…

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Meet Write! Canada 2012 faculty member, Thomas Umstattd, Jr.

As a member of the Write! Canada 2012 faculty, Thomas Umstattd Jr. will be teaching three sessions: 1. A continuing class for advanced and professional level attendees on “Using Social Media to Market Yourself and Your Products.” 2. A Thursday evening seminar for everyone titled “Technology is Your Friend but Not Your Master.” 3. A Continue reading…

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New Leadership Will Make Canada’s Largest Writing Conference for Christians Even Better

Director N. J. Lindquist has been guiding the conference since July of 2001, and she’s more than happy to act as mentor and cheerleader while others with new ideas and enthusiasm take over the reins. Two new assistant directors plus a dozen other new volunteers will make the 2012 conference the best organized one yet! Continue reading…

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