My name is Colleen. I’m a writer. The wordshop is my baby. A place to meet other writers and learn from each other.
One question leads my continuing journey: What makes a story work?
For me, early drafts are both a gift and a puzzle. So many shining little moments of opportunity, true brilliance and narrative challenges. The gifts I cherish and encourage. The puzzles are my jam.
The kernel of a story exists within the author. My role is to help them to find it, nurture it, build on it.
Let’s find your spark.
Who am I?
I spent my early days in Canadian theatre. I’ve worked for publishers and theatres as a substantive editor and dramaturge.
My journey
Here’s a brief overview of my writing journey:
- 9 plays, produced across Canada
- ten 3-day novels. first one placed in top 5. Another, tied for 2nd.
- master’s degree in creative writing (playwriting)
- judge for the 3-day novel competition (2 years)
- substantive editor for publishers
- dramaturge for professional theatres
- Script and book doctor
- Winner of a Canadian Bookseller’s Award (1996)
- certificate in adult education and facilitation
