{"id":976,"date":"2025-12-01T17:29:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dgl223.pcherry.imgd.ca\/assignment3\/?post_type=event&p=976"},"modified":"2025-12-03T17:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T01:48:47","slug":"how-to-talk-about-writing","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/dgl223.pcherry.imgd.ca\/assignment3\/event\/how-to-talk-about-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Talk About Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Join us in: How to Talk About Writing.<\/p>\n

This event was originally scheduled for November 20th.\u00a0Due to a scheduling conflict, the event will now be taking place on December 4th at 2:00 pm.<\/strong>\u00a0We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.<\/span><\/p>\n

Member Price: Free (with donation options)<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-Member Price: $10<\/p>\n

**Note the afternoon time. Digital doors open at\u00a01:55 pm; event starts at\u00a02:00 pm\u00a0Pacific Time\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

**Portions of this event will be recorded and made available to registrants to view for 45 days. Breakout room discussions will\u00a0<\/em>not<\/em>\u00a0be recorded.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Federation of BC Writers invites you to participate in our newest programming initiative:\u00a0Book Club for Writers<\/strong>! This online book club for writers offers an opportunity to read and discuss books related to the craft of writing.\u00a0<\/span>Book Club events are 75 minutes long and feature a combination of small group discussion using breakout rooms, large group discussion in the main room, as well as an opportunity to hear the author, contributor, editor, or special guest\u2019s insights and ask questions.<\/p>\n

Our final 2025 pic<\/span>k is\u00a0How to Talk About Writing: A Fundamental Shift in Perspective<\/em>\u00a0(Vivid Publishing).<\/span>\u00a0We are thrilled\u00a0to have the author,\u00a0Barbara Turner-Vesselago<\/span>, join us!\u00a0Register here (bcwriters.ca\/events-for-writers<\/a>) to receive the event link, discussion questions, and reminders. Purchase the book, review the discussion questions, and when it’s time for the event, click on the link to join the live Zoom event. We look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n

BOOK BLURB:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This book provides invaluable advice for all who long to respond constructively to writers who seek their input, but who don\u2019t know how or where to begin.<\/span>\u00a0 With insight and clarity, Barbara Turner-Vesselago distils the essentials of \u2018How To Talk About Writing\u2019 into six revolutionary discoveries<\/span><\/p>\n

Seasoned writing mentors and editors will be inspired to abandon old paradigms of editorial criticism. Those new to giving feedback will find straightforward tips\u2014easy to comprehend and instantly rewarding to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n

PRESENTER BIO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Barbara Turner-Vesselago<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0is the author of three successful writing books and a mentor to hundreds of published authors worldwide. Informative and user-friendly, this is a vital guide for writers\u2019 groups, university seminars, and even for frank and informal one-on-one discussions between friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

STEPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Register here to receive the discussion questions and event link<\/p>\n

2. Purchase your print or electronic version of the book<\/p>\n

3. Read the book and consider the discussion questions (emailed two weeks before meeting)<\/p>\n