Miguel Fenrich, pictured here with a pair of his own published works, will host a writers workshop for those looking to get into writing at this summer's Worlds of Wonder Festival. (Submitted photo/Miguel Fenrich)

By Martin Martinson

For Youth, By Youth

Battlefords author hosting first-of-its kind writing workshop

Jul 5, 2023 | 6:00 AM

North Battleford’s Miguel Fenrich is helping young aspiring writers get the start they need.

Fenrich, who himself is a journalist, author, and poet, is also the owner and publisher of Supernova Press, northwest Saskatchewan’s leading fiction publishing company.

On Aug. 6, he will be hosting a workshop at the second annual Words of Wonder Festival at Manitou Waters, a naturopathic centre and healing arts centre at Manitou Lake, just an hour east of North Battleford.

The workshop is called: From Concept to Publication: Gen Z & Millennial Writers.

Fenrich said it’s important to encourage the next generation to pick up the pen, pencil, or keyboard and find their voice, writing.

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“Really, it’s a workshop designed to teach emerging writers how to author a short story, a poem, [or] piece of fiction, during the course of the three-and-a-half hour workshop,” he said.

“I really wanted to start a workshop like this, not only because there isn’t a lot of support for emerging youth writers in Saskatchewan, but I wanted to do something that was focused on jump-starting a career for a budding author.”

Fenrich said his passion for offering a writing course for those just beginning to hone their craft became a passion soon after joining the publishing industry, as he noticed the need.

“Many [workshops] seem to be focused on people who already have a book published, or already know what they’re doing, so I really wanted to do a workshop for people that feel like beginners,” he said.

“It can feel really overwhelming to start, so it really gives young writers a chance to hone those skills into where they can continue to take steps to immerse themselves in the industry.”

Those interested in attending Fenrich’s Gen Z & Millennial Writers workshop are asked to RSVP prior to the end of July, allowing him to structure the program in the best way possible for those attending.

For more information on the workshop or to register, email miguelfenrich@gmail.com.

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