The Writers’ Toolbox
Event Details
Date and Time
Sunday
October 4, 2026
8:30 am – noon
Venue
Rideau Room
Kingston Marriott (directions)
Author
Event Description
A generative and editorial-based workshop aimed at more experienced writers. Using prompts, games, and writer-based workshop techniques, participants will be guided through a series of “rules” and “protocols” to supply the editorial tools necessary for refining and improving first drafts. Because this is both a generative course and a critical workshop, participants should bring an existing work to draw on.
Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer’s books include All the Broken Things, and Perfecting. The Nettle Spinner was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel Award while Way Up was shortlisted for the Danuta Gleed Literary Award. Kathryn has taught creative writing at the University of Toronto, and King’s College and lives in Prince Edward County.
Event Sponsor: University of King’s Collage Halifax
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