Creative Writing Workshops
(Adults & Teens)

Teaching Creative Writing is my passion. Currently I run writing workshops for teens and adults at the Centauri Arts Academy (Toronto) and for universities, schools and community groups all over Ontario. I love talking with and inspiring young writers! Check out my blog for writing prompts and other ideas, and if you would like me to come along to your school, community event or reading group, contact me so we can discuss your needs.

Creative Writing Retreats

Picture yourself writing in a hammock overlooking pristine rainforest, or by the edge of a pool in a Mexican boutique hotel. Imagine participating in daily writing workshops designed both to inspire and to further your knowledge of writing technique. Consider the creative possibilities of a writing adventure shared with like-minded people from all over the world. Intrigued? Then why not join us on one of our international writing retreats: to the cultural city of Merida, Mexico, or to a beautiful eco-lodge near La Fortuna, Costa Rica.

You can read all about our retreat adventures on my blog. To find out more about both retreats, and to download an information package, please visit our retreat website, here

Acting & Storytelling Workshops

Over the past two decades, I have taught Drama and English at schools, colleges and universities. I worked at the University of Waterloo and George Brown College for more than a decade, teaching courses in Acting, Playwriting, Theatre in Education and Directing. These days, I teach Acting & Playwriting at the Centauri Arts Academy, for teachers’ conferences such as CODE, and for Theatrefolk.

Areas of Expertise: Playwriting, Devised Theatre, Scene Study, Shakespeare Studies, Directing, Stanislavsky, Meisner Technique, Character Development, Audition Prep, Comedy Technique.

Speaking & Reading Engagements

I am available for Speaking and Workshop engagements at parenting, adoption and education conferences, and at book fairs and writers’ festivals. Please contact me for further information.