Sunday, July 12, 2009
July 25th-August 9th
Noon to 6 pm each day.
We need volunteers to staff the show.
Each day has two shifts of 3 hours each.
Noon-3, and 3-6 pm
If you can take a shift or more, please contact us, and we’ll schedule
you in for your time of choice.
Email: Sophie Edwards
4elements@manitoulin.net
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posted by MFAA 10:33 PM
Sudbury and Manitoulin authors team up for workshop on historical fiction
Rosanna Battigelli and Marion Seabrook offer tips at Manitoulin Writers' Retreat in Kagawong -
When you are writing a novel, it may be necessary to take one step forward and two steps back in order to ensure historical accuracy and fully developed characters, according to two of the workshop leaders at this summer's Manitoulin Writers' Retreat in Kagawong. Rosanna Battigelli, past president of the Sudbury Writers' Guild and Marion Seabrook, a founding member of the Manitoulin Writers' Circle have teamed up to guide prospective novelists through the intricate process of crafting historical fiction.
Both Northern Ontario authors have studied voyages taken by their ancestors and have woven aspects of their heritage into their fiction. Ms. Battigelli was born in Italy and emigrated to Canada with her family at three years of age. During the writing of two novels, she has made extensive use of childhood memories, new immigrant experiences, family anecdotes and historical archives.
Her short story entitled "Food for Thought" appeared in the anthology Mamma Mia! Good Italian Girls Talk Back published by ECW Press. Her work has also been featured in Women Writing 3: Journeys, a special edition of Canadian Woman Studies by Inanna Publications and Education Inc.
Marion Seabrook, author of Once Upon an Island and Touched By an Island, has converted her novels into stage dramas for the entertainment of Manitoulin audiences. And recently her short story "How the Old Woman Learned Respect" was adapted into a one-act play for Debahjehmujig Theatre. In collaboration with artist Richard Edwards, she also published a novella called Mary's Journal.
The authors will present a workshop entitled "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Writing Historical Fiction" on Sunday, July 12, noon to 2 p.m. at the Billings Library in Kagawong. "As a writer of historical fiction, you delve into the past and create in the present, always with the intent of moving toward the future: the completion of your novel!," the authors state. "This workshop will provide insight into the various phases you will navigate in your time travels. It will explore character and plot development, setting, structure and general techniques to help you make your story authentic and effective." To register call 705-282-1714 or visit http://www.margolittle.com/.
posted by The Manitoulin Fine Arts Association 6:28 AM
