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Place Matters: Embedding Setting in Story

Writing Workshop with Amber Cowie
2025-10-08 18:00:00 2025-10-08 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Place Matters: Embedding Setting in Story Amber Cowie, award-winning author of The Off Season Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 08
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 18:00:00 2025-10-08 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Place Matters: Embedding Setting in Story Amber Cowie, award-winning author of The Off Season Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Squamish Public Library

Community Meeting Room

Amber Cowie, award-winning author of The Off Season

Every story needs a setting.  Amber Cowie—Squamish-based novelist and non-fiction writer recognized for West Coast atmospheric thrillers—will discuss how to successfully integrate place and plot to drive suspense and tension in writing. The 90-minute class will include writing prompts to assist in creating a strong and compelling sense of place. Bring a work in progress or a fresh notebook.

This workshop is for adults and registration is required.


Accessibility at this event:

  • Accessible, all-genders washroom.
  • Ramp entrance to building with handrails.
  • Masks welcome.
  • If you require further accommodations, please let us know on the registration page.
  • Find more information about accessibility library here.

AGE GROUP: | Adults | 13-18 Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop |

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Squamish Public Library
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