Writescape Information

Please leave this field empty. When Gwynn Scheltema and Ruth Walker launched Writescape in autumn 2008 they wanted their retreats and workshops to offer more than a standard program. They wanted to create an extraordinary experience. So they committed (more) We bring passion and focus to your Writescape experience. From delivering innovative and engaging workshops to creating inspiring retreats, the Writescape Team pays attention to even the smallest detail. Gwynn, Ruth and Heather are award-winning professional writers with a wealth of experience: novels, short stories, coaching, freelancing and more. They share a love of words and a desire to help you move forward on your writing journey. Gwynn Scheltema wears many hats: professional editor, publisher, poet and tax expert. She produces and co-hosts the writing industry radio show Word on the Hills . The Timothy Findley Creative Writing Award and Toronto Star Short Story Contest are only a taste of her writing kudos. Ruth E. Walker mentors writers of all ages and abilities. Her very first submission won the Canadian Living magazines short story contest, and shes never looked back. She writes it all: poetry, fiction, plays, nonfiction. Her novel Living Underground is now in second printing.