“Seals Dive Deep for Ocean Data” is a quirky but important story by environment writer Chris Benjamin, commissioned by Science Friday, with major impact on our understanding of climate change. For that we should all be thanking seals, especially elephant seals, for their recent contributions to oceanographic science. They are providing the best available data […]
‘Building Character and Theme’ Workshop – Westville Public Library 2042 Queen Street Tuesday, December 2, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Reserve your spot by calling 902-396-5022 Can great literature be political? Actually, it always is because great literature always has an impact beyond the specific story it reveals. It universalizes itself into a potent theme. The key […]
New Glasgow Public Library (902-752-8233). Tuesday, November 25, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. As writers we love reading, but print is only one way to share story. This session will explore how stories can transcend media, but also how each medium shapes story, and how as storytellers we can adapt our tales for maximum impact and reach. […]
Tuesday, November 18, 6:15pm – 7:30pm ‘The Art of Short Story Writing’ Workshop River John Public Library (902-351-2599) Hosted by Writer-in-Residence Chris Benjamin, this workshop will explore the challenging art of short fiction and how to pack a novel’s punch, not to mention a beginning, middle and end, into just a few thousand words. Bring […]
A few weeks ago, former residential school teacher Bernice Logan sent a letter to the editor of the Chronicle Herald, cc’ing a long list of organizations and individuals including among others my publisher, Peter Mansbridge, Lloyd Robertson, and me. The letter concerned my new book, Indian School Road: Legacies of the Shubenacadie Residential School. Logan […]
The Business of Freelance Journalism, Tues Nov 4 (6:15pm) – River John Library – limited space, preregistration required (902-351-2599) Featuring Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library Writer-in-Residence Chris Benjamin For anyone who has ever dreamed of hanging a “Professional Writer” sign and making writing your full-time gig, get the inside scoop on the do’s, don’ts, snags and joys […]
The Halifax Media Co-op’s Robert Devet wrote a review of Indian School Road as a companion piece to Isabelle Knockwood’s book about the survivor experience of the school. Her book, and the questions she raised, was an inspiration for Indian School Road. You can read the review here.
‘Living Library of Storytelling’ with Chris Benjamin, Writer-in-Residence at Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, and invited guests Florence Hughes and Jerry Munro Where Stellarton Public Library, Stellarton, Nova Scotia, 248 S Foord St map When Tue, 21 October, 18:30 – 19:45 What Join us for a special Storytelling & Story sharing event, with local invited guests – […]
Becoming Fierce Halifax Launch, Just Us! Cafe, 5896 Spring Garden Rd Sat, 18 October, 14:00 – 16:00 Come out and join us as we celebrate the publication of Becoming Fierce: Teen Stories IRL, anthology of creative non-fiction. There will be readings from contributing authors Ben Boudreau, Alison DeLory, Chris Benjamin and Jo Treggiari. They will […]
‘Historical research – where and how to begin’ with Chris Benjamin, Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library’s Writer-in-Residence Pictou Public Library, 40 Water Street Tuesday, October 14, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Register by calling 902-485-5021 This session will outline some key sources of accurate historical information, primary and secondary, including libraries and archives as well as the use of […]
