2007 Speakers List > Detail about Presenter

2007 Presenters (Authors, Agents, Editors & Producers)

Lois Peterson, Author

Long-time conference presenter, Blue Pencil Cafe volunteer, contest sponsor and attendee Lois Peterson is known for her informative and engaging presentations.

Her short stories and articles have appeared internationally, and her personal essays have been published in the Vancouver Sun, Maclean's Magazine and The Globe and Mail.

She runs operates the writing, editing, and consulting business LPwordsolutions (www.lpwordsolutions.com), is Coordinator of the Surrey Creative Writing Diploma Program, works as Development Officer for Surrey Public Library, and in her 'spare time' is writing two linked novels for children.

Workshop(s)

Having Your Say: Writing Personal Narratives for Newspaper and Magazines (workshop) Personal narrative (sometimes called personal essays or op-ed pieces) can be a great way to break into print - if you know how. This workshop provides a step-by-step approach to defining your idea, writing a piece that engages the reader, finding a paying home for your opinion, and submitting your work. You’ll leave this session with new ideas, useful writing strategies, and a list of at least 50 markets to explore.