Writing can be a lonely pursuit and there is great value in working with a group of like-minded scribes. The Forest City Wordwrights coalesced after taking several classes together in fiction, memoir and other subjects at Western Continuing Studies where many of the Wordwrights have earned a Certificate in Creative Writing. They support each other with critiques and writing exercises to keep their skills sharp outside of class. I wish all my students could find this kind of partnership to stay motivated through edits and rewrites to produce their best work. It has been a true pleasure to watch each Wordwright become the author of her own literary destiny with stories that are lively and very human. Happy reading!
Mary Ann Colihan
Mary Ann Colihan is a writing instructor at Western Continuing Studies. Her newest course, Nature Writing in the Forest City, is available in May. She has her M.A. in Journalism from Western and is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists and the Professional Writers Association of Canada.
