Author: Darcy

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Coming to Vancouver Island

Hey everyone! I've been asked by the Sidney/North Saanich Library to come and do a Q&A session on writing for their writers' group on April 24th. Of course, I agreed. I love their writers' group. I decided to make a trip of it, and as fate would have it, I'll be there for almost the whole month of April. Here's what I'll be doing! A two-hour seminar from six to eight pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. The first part will be on self-publishing, how to do it, and where/how to get your book listed online, in bookstores,…

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February 15, 2025
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In Person Fast Fiction in Kelowna

Hi all I'll be instructing my Fast Fiction (Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery) classes at the Studio on Water in Kelowna on March 3, 5, 10, and 12. (4 classes in total for the course) Writing fast-paced novels like thrillers, crime dramas, and mysteries requires a fast pace, strong characters, believable situations, and plenty of twists and turns. In this four-part course, learn how to foreshadow with false and real clues and how to create strong heroes and villains. Learn how to write in your true voice, build a sense of urgency, and give the reader a break.…

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February 15, 2025
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UVic Creative Writing Classes early 2025

There are three courses offered by me through UVic in Feb/March 2025.   How to Write Fast-Paced Novels begins February 4, 2025. There are four two-hour classes where you'll learn the fine art of writing a fast-paced novel. 6:30 to 8:30 pm until February 25, 2025. Thrillers, mysteries, and some crime fit into this category. If that's the genre you love, sign up at UVic. https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/arts/courses/how-to-write-fast-paced-novels Up next is Short Shorts! One of my favourite classes to teach and one of my favourite genres. We'll focus on the shortest of short stories from 50 to 1000 words.…

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December 2, 2024
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April & May 2024 Courses

Do you have free time on Tuesday and Thursday evenings? Then we have a couple of great courses for you in April and May 2024. Self-Publishing Starting April 9, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm is Self-Publishing (ASWL 119) There are always changes in the self-publishing industry and Darcy has the information you need to keep on top of what you need to do to have a great self-published book that sells. Learn to navigate the world of self-publishing. how the book publishing industry has changed, where the money goes, how to organize your book, where to…

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March 18, 2024
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Fall Writing Courses, UVic 2023

Yes, it's that time again. Time for me to share a preview of upcoming writing courses online through Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria. They aren't listed online yet, but have a look at the schedule and see if there's anything that appeals and mark it on your calendar to sign up in August 2023! We have two repeat classes, editing your own work and fabulous fiction. There are also two new classes, to help you get where you want to be as a writer. Writers' Boot Camp We have two new classes this year. The…

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June 12, 2023
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Online UVic Courses Early 2023

There are currently three online UVic courses available in February and March 2023. Click on the title of the course to go to the UVic website. ASWL112 Fast Paced Novels (5 spots left as of Feb 1) February 11 to March 4, 2023, Saturdays, 9 am to 11 am Writing thriller and mystery novels requires a fast pace combined with strong characters, believable situations and plenty of twists and turns. In this four-part course, learn how to foreshadow with clues, both false and real, as well as how to create strong heroes and villains. Learn how to…

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February 1, 2023
Writing Anthology / Writing Classes

Short, Shorts Workshop

In this short, shorts workshop you'll learn the art of writing really short stories. Bring your ideas, a pen, paper or your laptop, and learn the fine art of creating and editing your work down to the bare minimum while giving the reader maximum enjoyment. Short Shorts Workshop aka Dribbles, Drabbles and Postcards Who: Anyone who loves to write and loves a challenge should attend. This is an all ages workshop. What: You'll go through a series of exercises to help you get your stories as short as possible. Dribbles, drabbles and postcard short stories are the…

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May 20, 2022
Call for Submissions

Anthology Submissions Wanted

Do you love to write, but only have a little bit of time? Then this post is for you. We are looking for writers of exceptionally short stories for our new anthology, Dribbles, Drabbles and Postcards©. You want what? Dribble: a short story of exactly 50 words Drabble: a short story of exactly 100 words Postcard: a short story of between 240-250 words. Now that we've got that out of the way, here are the particulars. The Rules Submit as many as 10 stories. They must be proofread and exactly 50, 100, and between 240 and 250…

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May 9, 2022
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Fall 2022 Writing Classes

It's going to be another busy few months for me, and hopefully you, with all the new classes coming up for the Fall of 2022. I teach at UVic and at Okanagan College and will list the information below for each one.  Note that sign up will not be available until early August 2022 for Fall 2022 classes. Classes with UVic Editing Your Words 7 sessions, 14 hours total Tuesdays, Sept 20 – Nov 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Navigating the Novel 6 sessions, 12 hours total Thursdays, Nov 3 – Dec 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm…

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May 9, 2022
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