Writing Powerful Scenes with Michelle Spencer

Writing Powerful Scenes with Michelle Spencer

Saturday, January 16th, 2027 from 10am-2pm @ The Lebel.

$75 per person, ages 18+

Scenes can be thought of as the engines of story. They move the plot forward, deepen our understanding of characters and place, help create meaning and mood, raise or release tension and challenge our protagonists. Through fun, short writing exercises we will work together to build powerful scenes using our senses, dialogue, specificity and pacing.

No formal writing experience is required for any of these half-day courses. They are designed to be fun as well as instructive. Sharing your work is always optional!

This is workshop two of a three part workshop series. Take one, two or all three of these opportunities to develop writing skills here at The Lebel!

Part 1: Writing Memorable Memoir November 21st, 2026

Part 2: Writing Powerful Scenes January 16th, 2027

Part 3: Writing The Unexpected March 13th, 2027

To sign up for multiple workshops please send us a message or call 403-627-5272 and we can help!

Your group leader will be Michelle Spencer. Michelle has a political science as well as a journalism degree. She has worked with CBC Radio, The Centre for Digital Storytelling and as a story consultant with the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services. Michelle is currently working on a novel and has been published in various literary magazines and newspapers. Mostly, she likes to drink tea and walk.

**This class requires a minimum number of students to run. Course fees will be refunded should the class not run but otherwise Workshop fees are non-refundable. Missed dates due to weather or instructor illness will be made up in conjunction with future class schedules. **