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Book Title and Cover Plan

First draft of stories are due at the start of class on Friday, November 8 . We have a book title: A Trick of the Light We have a cover team: Front Cover: Noah Parry Back Cover: Harley Maxwell Cover art should be at a ratio for 6 inches by 9 inches and should include a quarter inch bleed (this has been discussed with the artists)

Short Story Deadline Updated and an Important Grammar Lesson

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Short Story First Drafts are due by the start of class on Wednesday, November 6th.

Humour in Writing

Today, after the excellent and funny presentation by author Richard Van Camp this morning, we watched this video on how to have humour in your writing . Reminder that we are hoping to have first drafts done by Monday, October 28 (extended).

Story Due Date and Book Title Ideas and Cover Art All Call

The first draft of our stories are due by Wednesday, November 6. Students who are interested in creating a cover for our book should let Mr. Davidge know by the end of this week.  By the end of next week (Oct 18) they should share 3 colour images for review - either digital (preferred) or hard copy.  These can be shared in a google folder to jcdavidge@educbe.ca. Today we gathered some initial ideas for our anthology title: Buy this Book Pen and Paper - the things we can make A Trick of the Light Evening Tales