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Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5
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FROM IDEA TO IMPACT: ADD TO YOUR SHORT STORY TOOLKIT
Sat., April 5th, 2025
1:30-4PM
with Ace Baker

Tired of using the usual tools to write, analyze, or teach short stories? Did you notice that Freytag’s Pyramid (that “ski slope”) your English teacher taught you doesn’t work for many, many stories? Join Ace Baker, author of How to Make a Killing Jar, a collection of 12+1 short stories, for fresh ideas on what is possible when writing or teaching short fiction. Handouts provided.
Ace Baker is a writer, poet, and writing coach from Vancouver, Canada. His short story, “Victory Girl,” won the Storyteller Award, and his poetry has won the SIWC, PNWA, and Magpie awards, among others. Both his prose and poetry have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and National Magazine Awards. He has taught creative writing for more than twenty years and has seen hundreds of those he works with publish poetry, flash fiction, short stories, personal essays, memoirs, and novels (including award-winners). A collection of his short stories, How to Make a Killing Jar, is now available.

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**More Events/Dates:**
Carmen Wright
Sat., June 7th, 2025
1:30-4PM

Now that you’ve finished writing your book, you’re probably excited to share it with the world. Indie publishing, or self-publishing, is a fantastic way to make that happen. Learn what’s involved in indie publishing your book, including setting yourself up for success, producing ebooks and print books, and managing your indie author business. We’ll dive into book formatting, design, and working with illustrators. Join this session with indie author Carmen Wright to better understand your options and whether indie publishing is the right path for you.
Carmen Wright is the author of the children’s books Spy Skills for Girls and the Tri-City Mysteries, which she indie publishes under her imprint Bright Green Books. Carmen leverages her experience in marketing, communications, and graphic design to inform her author business and enjoys sharing what she’s learned to help other authors save time and make smart decisions. She’s written in various formats including comics, screenplays, interactive games, and has a fantasy romance novel nearing completion, which she plans to indie publish. Her children’s books have sold over 9,000 copies since 2011.
TBD
Sat., August 9th, 2025
1:30-4PM
Kathy Wagner or
AJ Devlin
Sat., October 4th, 2025
1:30-4PM
Kathy Wagner or
AJ Devlin
Sat., December 4th, 2025
1:30-4PM
Due to improving COVID-19 conditions, we now offer in-person presentations. We also continue to offer ZOOM as an alternate way to attend. Contact us for details at tri.city.wordsmiths@gmail.com
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