The Magic of Words (Writer-In-Residence)
Description
How is it possible to make a reader care about a protagonist’s experience? How can a sense of atmosphere be conveyed in a scene? Through a series of short exercises, learn how to choose the right words to make the reader feel what you want them to feel – a feat nothing short of magic.
This program is led by Aaron Chan, Richmond’s Writer-in-Residence. Visit richmond.ca/WriterInResidence for more information. Registration is required.
Choose between 3 sessions:
- Tuesday, April 14 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Tuesday, April 21 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Tuesday, April 28 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
About Aaron Chan
Aaron Chan is a musician, filmmaker and writer born and raised on unceded Coast Salish territories (Vancouver, BC). He holds a BFA from the University of British Columba and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside. Aaron is the author of This City is a Minefield, the Children’s picture book The Broken Heart, and the self-published poetry chapbook Romantic Hopeless.
Recommended Reading List:
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Accessibility
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- Program:
- Writer In Residence
- Suitable for:
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Adults
All Ages
- Type:
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Literacy, Reading, Writing
- Language:
- English