Laurie Gough’s latest book…
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Although Laurie Gough was an intrepid traveller and travel writer who had explored wild, far-off reaches of the globe, the journey she and her family took in their own home in their small Quebec village proved to be far more frightening, strange and foreign than any land she had ever visited…MORE
“…a book that belongs among the classics of parenting.” ~Michael Shermer, American science writer, columnist for Scientific American, founder of Skeptic, author of Why People Believe Weird Things, The Believing Brain, and The Moral Arc
Interview on CTV National News
Video from Macleans Article
Every single person has a story to tell that will break your heart. What’s your story? ![]()
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Join me for a full-day writing workshop at my home (includes yummy lunch, snacks, coffee, and of course dark chocolate!) where you’ll learn how to bring your stories to life, learn techniques of the writing craft, and, if you’re comfortable, get valuable feedback on your writing. ![]()
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In deciding what to write about: what haunts you? What are your obsessions? What stories never leave you? As for the writing itself, how can you make every sentence more interesting, more alive, more lyrical and true? How can you show more and tell less? What’s the narrative arc in your story? How can you create a compelling opening to hook your readers? How can your story be raised above the level of an anecdote? What are the stakes in your story? How can you create narrative drive? What’s the main idea of your story? You’ve finished polishing, now what?![]()
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Laurie’s bio:![]()
Laurie Gough is a journalist and award-winning author of three memoirs: Kite Strings of the Southern Cross: A Woman’s Travel Odyssey; Kiss the Sunset Pig: An American Road Trip with Exotic Detours; and Stolen Child: A Mother’s Journey to Rescue Her Son from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Over twenty of her stories have been anthologized in literary travel books and her books have been translated into several languages. She has been a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail, and has written for The Guardian, The L.A. Times, Maclean’s, The Walrus, USA Today, The National Post, Canadian Geographic, among others. She lives in Wakefield, Quebec, where she works as a freelance editor. See: www.lauriegough.com![]()
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Saturday, November 5th, 10:30 am--4:30 pm. The ideal is for participants to bring some writing with them to share and receive gentle feedback on. ![]()
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Email for more details: laurie@lauriegough.com![]()
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I'm giving a full weekend writing retreat in August in the Gatineau Hills. Lots of writing instruction, feedback on your writing, time for swimming, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, storytelling around the campfire and so much more. Catered by The Village House in Wakefield. Please join us!
I just found out that a novel I edited during the pandemic (called "The Ark of the Oven Mitt" by James Gordon has been nominated for The Stephen Leacock Medal For Humour! James is nominated along with Rick Mercer, Mark Critch and others. Congratulations James!![]()
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The Stephen Leacock Associates are pleased to announce the 2022 long list for the annual Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. Celebrating 75 years since its inception, this annual award recogniz...
Hey Everyone! I'm giving a full weekend writing retreat at a GORGEOUS property on a lake just ten minutes from Wakefield. (Friday August 12-Sunday 14th). You’ll learn how to bring your own unique stories to life on the page (and around the campfire!) in a spectacular setting and make new friends along the way. Through discussions of specific topics about writing (memoir or fiction) and writing exercises that are fun and thought-provoking, you’ll learn how to craft your stories into inspiring narratives. If you come with a piece of writing to share and would like feedback on, all the better! There will also be time throughout the weekend for writing, swimming, hiking, and both evenings, storytelling around the campfire. Everyone welcome and please spread the word!
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Laurie Gough is a journalist and award-winning author of three memoirs: Kite Strings of the Southern Cross: A Woman’s Travel Odyssey (Random House); Kiss the Sunset Pig: An American Road Trip with ...
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Need valuable feedback on your writing? We can help! The Feedback Loop is a six-week critique circle for writers of fiction and memoir that I’m offering with story coach Tina Trineer. Each participant will have three opportunities to submit works of between 2,000 and 2,500 words, which will be read and thoughtfully considered by seven other people, including Tina and me. The six-week program includes weekly two-hour Zoom meetings in addition to inline comments on your work. Not only will you receive crucial feedback from fellow writers and two industry professionals, but you’ll sharpen your editorial eye and expand your understanding of writing as a craft. We hope to create a truthful, supportive, and upbeat environment for writers who share our positive attitude. The cost is $450 per participant, and we begin meeting the week of April 17th, 2022.![]()
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For more information, please visit my site: lauriegough.com/the-feedback-loop/![]()
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