[email protected]
Sweetwater Writers Workshop
  • Workshops
    • Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction
    • Aspiring Writers Workshop
    • Novel Workshop
    • Sweetwater Retreats
  • Registration
    • Register Beginners Guide
    • Register Aspiring Writers Workshop
    • Registration for Novel Workshop
  • One-on-One Mentoring
  • In the News
    • Our Instagram
  • About Us
    • Joseph Boyden
    • Laura Vukson
  • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
Select Page

Instagram

by Laura Vukson | Mar 30, 2021 | Instagram

Two spots left for the Saturday class! Please reac Two spots left for the Saturday class! Please reach out to laura@swwritersworkshop.ca if interested. 

Class A: (Saturdays) Sep. 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16, 30, 2024 from 1 - 4 PM EST (two spots left!) Your first submission would be on September 29th. 

Class B: (Tuesdays) Sep. 24, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5, 19, Dec. 3, 2024 from 12 - 3 PM EST (FULL) 

* Currently, this workshop is online via Zoom.
* Minimal enrolment is four writers with a cap of six writers. 
* Six weeks of classes, meeting twice a month for three hours. 
* You will receive two one-on-one discussions with Joseph Boyden. 

You are wanting to begin a book-length manuscript and need that big initial push, or you’re already in the midst of wrestling with it and would like some objective eyes to help you step back and get a bit of clarity and insight. If you desire constructive discussion of your work from a bestselling author and a small group of similarly focused (perhaps obsessed might be a better word) peers, as well as a chance to offer your own, this is your workshop.  A seasoned veteran with keen insight into publishing, Joseph also offers valuable knowledge of that world. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to talk about the publishing process: how to know when you’re ready to share your novel or collection, how to find the right literary agent as well as approach that agent with your manuscript, and lots of other sage advice to better your chances of getting your work out into the world.  The Longform Workshop introduces you to other writers focused on the same goals. Why not create new working friendships that will carry on beyond the workshop?

To learn more visit website: swwwritersworkshop.ca or email laura@swwritersworkshop.ca 

#swwritersworkshop #writer #writersworkshop #writersofinstagram #sweetwaterwriters #writingcommunity #prose #westgrey
Congratulations to Kees Kapteyn! 

Kee’s piece “A Hierarchy of Needs” is nominated for the CAMEL, an illustrated journal of narrative’s Gilmer Prize! 
#writing #prose #writingcontest #GilmerPrize
We’re feeling so grateful for five days of writi We’re feeling so grateful for five days of writing, eating, badminton, horseback riding and all around great and talented company. This is a retreat to remember. 

#sweetwaterwriters #swwritersworkshop #writersretreat #writing #writersofinstagram #writer
Morning coffee. #writing Morning coffee. #writing
Morning workshop. #writing Morning workshop.  #writing
Hosted by Joseph Boyden and Laura Vukson, Sweetwat Hosted by Joseph Boyden and Laura Vukson, Sweetwater Writers Retreat will be held at our century-old farmhouse built in 1867 near the southern shores of Georgian Bay.

There is plenty of space for four writers to stay comfortably with us in our home, each in your private room, and a choice of cozy places to write indoors and out. For the adventurous, consider a glamping experience in a beautiful yert. Sitting on fifty acres, our home has plenty of lovely trails to wander. In your downtime, choose as many adventures as you’d care to participate in, including horseback riding, a group freighter canoe trip on Georgian Bay, and of course, our great big hot tub to relax in whenever you like.

Over the four days, each writer will workshop two pieces of their writing in the morning, leaving afternoons for writing and two scheduled one-on-ones with Joseph to delve deeper into your work or revisions. Evenings include a Q and A with one of Canada’s leading literary agents and a closing night of readings by the group.

#swwritersworkshop #sweetwaterwritersretreat #writersretreat #writersresidency #writersofinstagram
A gorgeous riding day at Fairbanks Equestrian with A gorgeous riding day at Fairbanks Equestrian with our writers posse, just north of Mount Forest. First trail ride of the season, the horses were a bit frisky but the mules saved the day—calm and steady. I’ve never ridden a mule before. Stubborn but I’m in love. ~ Laura 

#sweetwaterwriters #swwritersworkshop #horsebackriding #writersretreat
“If there’s a book that you want to read, but “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Toni Morrison

#writinginspirstion #tonimorrison #writersretreat #writersofinstagram #swwritersworkshop #sweetwaterwriters #appleorchards #writersquotes
Joseph’s famous chilli. And gorgeous flowers fro Joseph’s famous chilli. And gorgeous flowers from @twigandbrindille! 

#swwritersworkshop #sweetwaterwriters #writersretreat #chili #foodie #writerswhocook
Beautiful morning workshop around the table. #sw Beautiful morning workshop around the table. 

#sweetwaterwriters #swwritersworkshop #writersretreat #westgrey #writersofinstagram
We’re so happy to welcome our annual spring retr We’re so happy to welcome our annual spring retreat guests today!  #swwritersworkshop #writersretreat #westgrey #writersofinstagram
Open a book and open your mind. #booklover #coffee Open a book and open your mind. #booklover #coffeelover  #mansfieldheritagefarm
Longform Workshop Dates: March 9, 16, 30, April 13 Longform Workshop Dates: March 9, 16, 30, April 13, 27 and May 4, 2024 from 1 - 4 pm EST (Saturdays) via Zoom. $900 plus HST. 

TWO SPOTS LEFT! 
To REGISTER more please visit our website. 

The Longform workshop with novelist Joseph Boyden includes:
* Includes three submissions (maximum of 15 pages) with global comments from Joseph.
* We gather for six three-hour workshop over a course of three months. 
* You’ll have two intensive one-on-ones with Joseph Boyden over the course of the workshop. 
* During the workshop, Joseph offers numerous short talks regarding the finer points of craft and handouts summarizing them.
* The central focus of these three months is the opportunity for you to share three submissions with the rest of us. Your work will be constructively workshopped “live” by Joseph and your peers according to the “Iowa Workshop” style, the most tried-and-true learning model in the development of a writer. Take your craft to the next level by listening as others discuss your work thoroughly and insightfully. In turn, you’ll absorb valuable knowledge by getting the chance to read and discuss the work of your peers.
* As well as having your submissions workshopped, you read and discuss the fiction of your peers.
* Over the course of the workshop, Joseph will create an individual reading list of modern and contemporary writers specifically developed for you and your project. 

BIO: Joseph Boyden is an acclaimed and award-winning essayist and public speaker. His work is published in 25 languages.

Boyden’s second novel, the international bestseller, Through Black Spruce, published in 2008, won Canada’s most prestigious literary prize, the Scotiabank Giller, and both the Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Book of the Year and Author of the Year awards; In 2018, director Don McKellar debuted Through Black Spruce as a major motion picture at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Joseph’s third novel, the international bestseller, The Orenda, was published in 2013 and won Canada Reads in 2014. 

#swwritersworkshop #JosephBoyden #writingworkshop #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writingtips
Congratulations to @sw_writersworkshop writer Farh Congratulations to @sw_writersworkshop writer Farha Guerrero on her recently published fiction piece “Four Husbands” in The Antigonish Review, Issue 214, pg 61. Click on link in bio to read the full story. 

Farha Guerrero is an emerging writer who lives in the mountains between Whistler, Canada and Aosta, Italy. She is a multilingual, experiments in literary translation. Her non-fiction piece “Friday Prayer,” was shortlisted for Prism’s 2015 Creative Non Fiction Contest and “Room 30” was shortlisted  in 2022 for SAND, a twice annual literary journal based in Berlin. 

#writing #fiction #fourhusbands
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break th “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso

#writing #writersofinstagram
Congratulations to Gillie Easdon on her beautifull Congratulations to Gillie Easdon on her beautifully written short story, “Slippery Mind Allegiance” published in the @thenewquarterly Winter Issue. Read it here. Link in bio!
Congratulations to Julian on publishing your first Congratulations to Julian on publishing your first novel! He’s a dear friend and many moons ago, one of my writing students. ~ Joseph 

Repost by @julianzabalbeascoa 
・・・
A dream a lifetime in the making. WHAT WE TRIED TO BURY GROWS HERE comes your way this fall.

I’m bursting at the seams with gratitude, but here’s a quick list, if you’ll indulge me. 

Thank you to Eric Obenauf and the whole team at @twodollarradio. I’m still pinching myself that I’ve been welcomed into their family.
 
Thank you to my agent mnardullo, he of the unwavering faith. 
 
Thank you to all my friends who read versions of these pages and who commiserated and celebrated with me along the way. 

Thank you to the magazines, their editors and staff, who first published many of the excerpts from my novel. 

Thank you to the many writers who have lent their early support.
 
Thank you to my first and final reader, the love of my life: @katiesticca. What luck to be married to such an extraordinary editor! And thank you to our beautiful insomniac/son whose impending arrival allowed me to find a whole new gear, in life and work.
 
I’m excited for you all to read this one!
Our first dispatch “The Year of the Writer” b Our first dispatch “The Year of the Writer”  by author and writing mentor @joseph.boyden is now posted on our website. Link in bio! 

Don’t forgot to sign up to our newsletter to read the latest dispatches, upcoming workshops, retreats and more! 

#swwritersworkshop #writers #sweetwaterwriters #creativity #writinggoals #2024resolutions #writersofinstagram
The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction is led b The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Fiction is led by international bestseller Joseph Boyden, author of Three Day Road, The Orenda and Through Black Spruce. 

Dates: January 20 & 21, 2024 
Saturday and Sunday 
1 - 4 PM EST via Zoom
$200 plus tax 

Are you intrigued by the idea of writing fiction but don’t know where to begin? This lively workshop introduces you to the tools you need to get writing. Joseph’s entertaining and straightforward style brings to life the fundamentals of the craft, including how to make your characters come alive, concrete ways to plot out your narrative, the vital importance of choosing the right point-of-view, as well as how to write strong dialogue.

 In each meeting, he presents short and digestible tutorials that explore everything from the mining of story ideas to develop them into actual scenes to stitching those scenes together into what will become a fully realized piece of fiction.

Each workshop includes handout summaries of the tutorials and, most importantly, short take-home writing exercises geared to help you explore and develop what you’ve learned. The ultimate goal is to get you started writing down your stories. You’ll find it isn’t quite the daunting journey you might have imagined.

#swwritersworkshop #josephboyden #fictionwriting #writingworkshop #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writingtips #writer #creativity
2024 Winter and Spring Sweetwater Workshops and Re 2024 Winter and Spring Sweetwater Workshops and Retreat dates are now posted via our website.  A perfect holiday gift for a loved one. 🎁

#swwritersworkshop #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writersworkshop #writersretreat #josephboyden
Load More… Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • The Year of the Writer
  • Where to submit your work: Journals and Links
  • Upcoming Workshops
  • Instagram

Categories

Archives

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress | Customized by C&W Web Developers Inc
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT