What a Character! Humor Writing Workshop
Stories and storytellers are the very fabric of our culture. We learn about history, society, and people's experiences through their stories. Writing humor is an art. Characters aren't always funny. Stories are often serious. It's the way a character reacts to a situation that can be humorous.
Workshop participants analyze the story of Nana Noonan and her granddaughter Maggie Mulvaney, the main characters in P.S. Don't Tell Your Mother by historical fiction writer Margo Bates.
Topics and examples used in the workshop
By the end of the workshop, we bet you'll agree on one thing. That Nana Noonan: What a Character!
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Telling Family Stories Through Writing Cookbooks
Food reminds us of special occasions, family traditions and customs. Meals shared with loved ones make for precious memories, and often the best stories come out of a family dinner.
As an author — and a cook — Margo Bates reads from her books P.S. Don't Tell Your Mother and Favorite Recipes from the Telkwa Café. She offers a treasure trove of family memories, recipes and humorous anecdotes, including how the Telkwa Hall Rum Punch got its name.
