Get Ready for Pencil to Paper 2026 Writing Workshop Series
Join us for our 6th annual Pencil to Paper on-line craft workshop series. This class series is geared toward the writer just beginning a work, just finishing, or somewhere in the middle. Together we’ll find ways to tighten your prose, sharpen your story-telling skills, and getting that manuscript to the finish line. Have you ever […]
Lakes Area Writers Alliance FALL WRITING CONFERENCE 2025
The Lakes Area Writers Alliance Annual Fall Conference, “A Writer’s Roadmap”, will be held October 17-18 at Madden’s on Gull Lake in Brainerd. Calling all Writers! The conference begins with a social on Friday at 7:00 p.m. providing an opportunity for writers to meet and network with fellow writers, published authors and publishing professionals. Saturday […]
Pencil to Paper: Going Deeper Workshop Series
Pencil to Paper: Going Deeper Writing Series This class is for anyone with a story to tell, whether you are just beginning or trying to elevate your craft. Polish your skills. Learn the tricks of the trade! Six Week Writing Series to move you forward in your writing, improve your writing skills and connect with […]
Pencil To Paper: Write Your Way Through Winter Workshop Series
Registration Now OPEN! Pencil to Paper 2024: Write Your Way Through Winter Just as musicians practice scales to improve their overall performance, so writers study the components of writing craft to create dynamic prose. Join this year’s Pencil to Paper zoom classes to study the writing craft and take your writing to the next level. […]
Morning With Minnesota Authors at Wadena Library
The Wadena Library will host “Morning With Minnesota Authors” Saturday, November 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will feature Minnesota authors Candace Simar, “Abercrombie Trail Series”; Jeanne Cooney “It’s Murder Dontcha Know”; Julie Jo Larson “100 Things to Do in Minnesota Before You Die”; Jennifer Schultz “Hearts of Prey”: and Barbara J. […]
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums
Pencil to Paper: Write Your Way Through the Winter Doldrums 2022! With award winning author Candace Simar After a successful 2021 Pencil to Paper, we are excited to again offer an 8 week series to move you forward in your writing, improve your writing skills and connect with a group of other writers. PLUS extras, […]
Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Book
In 2009, Abercrombie Trail by Candace Simar changed the course of my career. I loved this book. I devoured every page. It became the catalyst to Blue Cottage Agency. Abercombie Trail, a debut novel by a local writer, was already getting the word-of- mouth buzz around town when our book club made it our November […]
Author Candace Simar Chosen Women Writing the West Willa Literary Award Finalist
August 25, 2016, 2018—Denver, Colorado– Women Writing the West (WWW) recently announced the 2016 WILLA Literary Award competition Winners and Finalists, representing the best of 2015 published literature for women’s or girl’s stories set in the American West. WWW is the underwriter and annual presenter of this nationally recognized award. Chosen by professional librarians, historians […]
Four FREE Writing Workshops offered at the Brainerd Public Library throughout April
Join us for Four FREE Workshops throughout April at the Brainerd Public Library Register by calling 218-829-5574. Class sizes are limited. Download Flyer writers workshops April 2016 Library Class Title: Peeling Away the Layers to Discover the Truth of your Character Thursday, April 7, 2016 5:30-7:30 Instructor: Candace Simar Class Description: Peeling Away the Layers […]