Interested in learning more about the writing process?  Want to hear some real life experiences from a published author?

Meet with Chinook Arch's Writer in Residence David A. Poulsen.  Emerging writers can set up  one-on-one consultations with David (see guidelines below) or participate in a program at their library. 

(Please note that all programs, except the Teen Writing Workshop on March 17, take place at the Claresholm Public Library.  Programs are available by videoconference at all Chinook Arch member libraries upon request.  Please contact your local library for more information).

Thursday, February 9, 7:00pm
(**Please note change in date; program was originally scheduled to run Thursday, February 2)
An Introduction to David Poulsen - David will chat about his recent trip to Japan/Korea and winning the Sakura Medal, then read from the Sakura Medal winning novel, Numbers.  In addition, David will talk about this year's Writer in Residence program.

Thursday, March 1, 6:30pm
Evening Teen Workshop - teens interested in writing can join David to learn more about the process of writing.

Thursday, March 8, 7:00pm
Author Reading - David will read from a work in progress with a discussion of the process of writing to follow.

Saturday, March 17, 2:00pm
Saturday Teen Workshop - teens interested in writing can join David to learn more about the process of writing.
**Note** workshop to take place at Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch

April 5, 12 & 19, 6:30pm
The Write Stuff (Writer's Workshop Series)
Have you ...

• Had that book or story inside you just waiting to be written?
• Always wanted to write the stories of your family?
• Had an idea for a book you just know the kids/grandkids would love?
• Been waiting for the right time to try your hand at writing?

This just might be the perfect time to get started!  Award winning author David A. Poulsen will teach you the techniques that can turn those terrific ideas into terrific pages.  You will write and find out it can be both fun and rewarding.  Participants will "workshop" their writing project with other writers like themselves, offering and receiving helpful suggestions as to how to make that story even better.  Participants will have fun sharing ideas, dreams, hopes, stories and finding out what to do with that story once it is written.

Thursday, April 26, 7:00pm
Author Reading - David will read from one of his works, with discussion on the business of being a writer to follow, including getting an agent, finding a publisher, self-publishing, and self-promotion.

One-on-One Consultations

Writers are asked to submit a portion of their writing project two weeks in advance of consultation - by email or drop off at their home library for delivery to the Claresholm Public Library.  Works of fiction should be 20 pages long (10 if single spaced) and works of poetry should include 5 poems.

Writers can contact David at the Claresholm Library starting February 1 by phone (403-625-4168) or by email poulsend@telusplanet.net to make appointments for one-on-one consultations.

David A. Poulsen bio: