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Books on Writing
Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg
A Passion for Narrative, Jack Hodgins
So You Want to Write a Children's Book, Peter Carver
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, Stephen King
The Anatomy of Story- 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller, John Truby
From Where You Dream- The Process of Writing Fiction, Robert Olen Butler
If you Want To Write- A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit, Brenda Ueland
Writing the Mind Alive- The Proprioceptive Method for Finding Your Authentic Voice, Linda Trichter Metcalf
Making a Literary Life- Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers, Carolyn See
Writer Connections
Erin Thomas- Writer- children/YA- and teacher: erinthomas.ca
Ted Staunton-Writer,
teacher, performer, workshop leader: www.tedstauntonbooks.com
Kathy Stinson- Writer, editor, workshop leader: www.kathystinson.com
Arthur Slade- Writer of fantasy for YA: http://arthurslade.com
Catherine Graham-Poet, writer, creative writing teacher, workshop leader: www.catherinegraham.com
Ruth E. Walker-Writer, editor, poet, playwright, workshop leader: www.ruthewalker.wordpress.com
Gwynn Scheltema-Professional editor, fiction writer, poet, workshop & retreat facilitator: www.writescape.ca
Sue Reynolds- Writer,creative writing teache, therapeutic counselor: www.goforwords.com
Roy MacGregor-Author, columnist and huge hockey fan: www.screechowls.com
Cheryl RainfieldTeen fiction author, children's fiction/short stories: www.cherylrainfield.com
Kevin Craig, writer, poet, playwright: http://kevintcraig.wordpress.com
Lena Coakley, YA fantasy author: http://lenacoakley.com
Richard Unger: writer and illustrato: http://www.richard-ungar.com
Organizations
The Canadian Children's Book Centre: www.bookcentre.ca
CANSCAIP Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators & Performers: www.canscaip.org
WCDR-The Writers' Community of Durham Region:www.wcdr.ca/wcdr
IBBY Canada-The International Board on Books for Young People: www.ibby-canada.org
Educational Links
University of Toronto- Continuing Education Department, Creative Writing
George Brown College- Continuing Education Department, Writing for Children I and II
Other
Driftwood Theatre Group: www.driftwoodtheatre.com