Where I’m Teaching

I design and teach courses in two different areas of the Writing Program at University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies: Mystery and Suspense; and Freelance Writing for Corporate Communications.

Upcoming:

-- Mystery and Suspense, U of T’ Summer Writers’ Institute, July 16-29, 2012,(SCS 1828-006). An intense, five-day workshop that takes students through every aspect of writing a crime novel: the hero, his or her journey, obstacles, antagonists, time, setting, character and dialogue, the writing process and more. It’s part of a great week that features readings by all participating authors--and there’s always a great bunch--and final readings by students whose submissions are judged best by their peers. Details right here.

Freelance Writing for Corporate Communications is based on my 18 years as a senior writer at two somewhat conflicting government agencies in Ontario: The Addiction Research Foundation, which worked to prevent alcohol abuse; and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, which, er, didn’t. It’s an upbeat, entertaining course that covers everything from employee profiles to news releases, speeches and strategic plans.

Upcoming:

SCS 2112-008, May 3-June 21, 2012 and SCS 2112-009, Jan 24-March 28, 2013. Details here.