Writing Workshop

Town of Pelham

Thinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir,  or the next great novel? Come meet Yvonne who will help you learn the basics of writing.

Meridian Community Centre

Writing Workshop October 1st, 2025 from 7pm-9pm | Accursi Room - Meridian Community CentreLed by Yvonne Van LankveldSpace is limited.Free to attendThinking about writing? Maybe a journal, a memoir, some poetry or the next great novel? Come meet a published author who will help you learn the basics of writing and why it makes your brain happy, common mistakes even good writers make and what it takes to get your work published.In her first career as a Registered Nurse, Yvonne’s writing skills earned her acclaim in many clinical settings and professional journals; however, she never lost her passion for writing fiction. Her two previous novels, The Road to Alright and The Park Street Secrets, focus on human behaviour in the face of adversity.She has earned two diplomas from Mohawk College, a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health Sciences from Brock University, complemented with a Creative Writing certificate.Yvonne is a past member of the Canadian Authors Association and a four-time reviewer for the Whistler Independent Book Awards. She facilitates programs for both aspiring and seasoned writers. Her favourite role is interviewing best-selling authors for the Lincoln Pelham Public Library’s Books on the Bench events. In 2024, she was honoured with the Library’s Volunteer Peer Award. She also promotes literacy as a member of the Town of Pelham’s Pelham Cultural Advisory Committee.Yvonne lives in Ridgeville, Ontario, with her husband John.

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