Tag: writer

September 6, 2026

A Self-Publishers Guide to Marketing Presented by Brett Newton (FriesenPress)

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR Tuesday, September 22nd at 7pm CT Length: 1-1.5 hours This presentation is EXLUSIVE TO GUILD MEMBERS ONLY You can learn about becoming a member here. Evaluation Giveaway. (Value of $499) to 1 lucky Learn foundational marketing practices needed to build an audience Explore the differences between hiring a company versus executing those pieces yourself Giveaway – Following the presentation, we will choose one attendee for a Free Manuscript To join us for this …

August 4, 2026

Field Guild to Self Publishing

When: Saturday 5th September, 2-4 pm Where: Boardroom of ArtSpace, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg Cost: $20 for members, $40 for non-members The workshop will be an introduction and overview for writers interested in exploring options in self-publishing and small press publishing. Along with an overall grounding in the landscape and offering a blueprint for a self-publishing pathway, we’ll provide plenty of practical tips and tricks. Den Valdron is a speculative fiction writer, pop-culture essayist and …

April 1, 2026

World Building Workshop

When: Sunday, April 26, 2-4 pm Where: Boardroom of ArtSpace, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg Cost: $50 for members, $65 for non-members Topic to be covered include: Workshop includes references and handouts. About the facilitator, Dennis Valdron: With Den Valdron, a speculative fiction writer, pop-culture essayist and aboriginal rights lawyer, living and working in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As a writer, his short stories have been published in magazines and anthologies in North America, Britain, Australia and Russia.  …

July 7, 2025

Inside the Edit: Navigating Process, Partnerships, and Publishing Routes – with Bret Newton (FriesenPress)

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR In the world of writing, editing is an essential step that transforms initial drafts into polished, compelling narratives. This presentation explores the critical role of editing in the publishing journey, highlighting importance in enhancing clarity, coherence, and impact. Attendees will only learn about the various types of editing, but the dynamics of the editor-writer relationship and how timelines and expectations vary depending on your chosen publishing route. Whether you’re a seasoned …