Wayne is honoured to be the keynote speaker at Inside Out: Writing with Emotion a full-day GET LIT event designed to explore the depths of emotional storytelling at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 9am-5pm | in Calgary
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting, join us for a day of inspiration and learning as we delve into the art of writing with heart.
Our lineup of expert speakers includes acclaimed authors, skilled speakers, poets, and inspirational spoken word poets who will share their insights and techniques for infusing your writing with authentic emotion. From creating compelling characters to crafting evocative settings, each workshop and presentation is designed to help you connect with your readers on a deeper level.
Keynote & Presenters
Wayne Ng | Dr Christine Gibson | Miranda Krogstad
Register now for Inside Out: Writing with Emotion and discover how to bring your stories to life from the inside out.
Location: Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society | RGO Treehouse on the 4th floor of cSpace Marda Loop | Calgary AB
Presentations
KEYNOTE: Writers Are Superfeelers: The Bane and the Boon of Our Mental Health with Wayne Ng
Many writers centre their work around their history and personal experiences. For some, this adds to the trope of the tortured artist. For others, this triggers mental wellness challenges. Wayne Ng, a registered social worker and novelist in Ottawa, will share the obstacles and opportunities deep diving into ourselves and our work gives us.
How to write about trauma without causing trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson
You don’t want your book to be the one someone throws at a wall… Join Dr. Christy Gibson, physician and author of The Modern Trauma Toolkit, as she shares information about trauma and post-traumatic growth in story arcs. Learn how to recognize and prevent traumatic stress responses in both authors and their audience. Christy will share some of her techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and managing triggers.
Write On: Literary Devices And Techniques That You Can Apply To Any Genre Of Writing with Miranda Krogstad
In this workshop, you’ll refresh your creative writing toolkit with literary devices and techniques that you can apply to any genre of writing. Through a series of activities and prompts, you will do hands-on writing, growing your skillset and reconnecting with some classic writing tools. With engaging approaches that may include sensory language, defamiliarization, personification, comparisons, and more, you’ll have some ready-to-apply skills to take home with you!
Writing With Emotional Intelligence with Wayne Ng
We’ve all read works with rousing plots, imaginative worlds and robust themes, yet somehow, the main character comes out flat. While it may be an issue of craft, it may be difficult to write emotionally rich characters if we struggle to understand, manage and articulate our inner world. Wayne Ng, a registered social worker and novelist in Ottawa, will discuss what emotional deep dives can look like, intentionally situating our emotions and what they can do for our writing. This workshop will be 1.5 hours.
