{"id":1984,"date":"2024-05-30T19:27:57","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artsculturesmassawippi.org\/?page_id=1984"},"modified":"2026-07-27T17:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T17:23:50","slug":"writing-workshop-with-robert-lalonde","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.artsculturesmassawippi.org\/en\/writing-workshop-with-robert-lalonde\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing workshop with Robert Lalonde"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716913446080{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #0f76a8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718547316335{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: 500; line-height: 24pt;\">Writing Workshops with Robert Lalonde<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716914905005{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716913618367{padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1339&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744054825350{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Various high-quality writing workshops are offered by renowned author and remarkable actor, Robert Lalonde<\/h1>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsculturesmassawippi.org\/en\/robert-lalonde\/\">workshop leader<\/a> and trainer specializing in creative writing allows participants to benefit from his expertise, talent and immense generosity. Drawing on over 30 years&#8217; experience as both an author and an actor, he offers numerous examples that help build the self-confidence needed to nurture the desire to write, and to keep moving forward on one&#8217;s own path.<\/p>\n<h3>Four workshops are offered: EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, JOURNEY and MENTORING. Content, dates and fees can be found below.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731527033827{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731527056888{padding-right: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/NULe-EWYbY4&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731527065133{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/qltzNmJPooU&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731527083907{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/e1y78QPe9GI&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731527079120{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}&#8221;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZPzPL0EGApc&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718032233372{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655995869334{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_tabs color=&#8221;green&#8221; spacing=&#8221;5&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718032163110{background-color: #eceff0 !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;1 &#8211; EXPLORATION&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1718031495691-39e99a7a-6dd5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>EXPLORATION masterclass: from idea to practice<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Take advantage of renowned author and remarkable actor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artsculturesmassawippi.org\/en\/robert-lalonde\/\">Robert LALONDE<\/a>, who has won numerous awards in both fields!<br \/>\nTrainer specialized in creative writing for over 30 years.<\/p>\n<p>From draft, to idea, to intention to write, to turning your idea into reality! You&#8217;ve been wanting to write for a long time, but you haven&#8217;t acted on it.<br \/>\nYou like to write, you&#8217;ve got ideas but they&#8217;re still too vague, you&#8217;ve promised yourself you&#8217;ll do it more seriously, you&#8217;ve got a first draft, but&#8230;?<br \/>\nYou&#8217;d like to dare, to unblock, to get started, to move on to the next stage. This workshop is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Exercises, on-the-spot writing, advice, suggested reading, sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Development and deepening of draft texts or an idea in progress.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;I was looking for someone with experience and the ability to guide beginners. Without the workshop, I wouldn&#8217;t have gone anywhere.&#8221; <\/i><b><i>Fabrice Lebrun<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cRobert is disarmingly authentic, generous and benevolent. His frankness also encourages us to be open.&#8221; <\/i><b><i>Isabelle Gaulin<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cThe spectrum that Monsieur Lalonde can cover is very broad, poetry, novel, notebook&#8230;\u201d <\/i><b><i>Bernard Paquet<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;I hesitated a lot. It was intimidating. I didn&#8217;t really have a plan. What touches me most about Robert is the quality of his heart&#8230;with all he&#8217;s done, all this erudition and yet he&#8217;s unvarnished, simple in his approach!&#8221; <\/i><b><i>Chantal Lamothe<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cI&#8217;m not an expert, I write for a living, but in this case I&#8217;d started a novel and had a lot of worries. These exercises helped us a lot. He listens, he responds, he&#8217;s very relevant.&#8221; <\/i><b><i>Johanne Loranger<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cHe doesn&#8217;t judge our character, or our work, but our process in an empathetic and utterly generous way.\u201d <\/i><b><i>Fabienne Elliott<\/i><\/b>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Admission requirements :<\/h3>\n<p>A simple idea or a project in progress or advanced, a <strong>letter of intent<\/strong> (1-3 pages describing your needs, writing habits, personal background) and a <strong>paginated text by you with your name under the title<\/strong> (1-3 pages) must be <strong>submitted in advance by email<\/strong> to <a href=\"mailto:artsculturesmassawippi@gmail.com\">artsculturesmassawippi@gmail.com<\/a> with the <strong>name of the workshop in the subject line<\/strong>, for the selection of participants.<\/p>\n<p>We will confirm your participation by email within 3 weeks of submission of your email, at which point you can proceed to registration.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Training modalities :<\/h3>\n<p><strong>One intensive weekend<\/strong>: 13-hour session<\/p>\n<p>8 participants<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price for complete training with or without lunches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stays with breakfast<\/strong> at Auberge La Raveaudi\u00e8re <strong>can be added<\/strong> at an exceptional price.<\/p>\n<p>Dinner at the discretion of participants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Priority given to participants wishing to book accommodation<\/strong> for a more complete immersion experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ART-Li\u00e9 member privileges<\/strong>: 15% discount at <em>Auberge la Raveaudi\u00e8re<\/em> (excludes 2-night training package), 10% off at <em>Les Appalaches<\/em> bookstore and on meals at <em>La Chocolati\u00e8re<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Payment and refund policy :<\/h3>\n<p>1- Your participation must be paid in full NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS after acceptance of your application, confirmed by email from ARTS-CULTURES MASSAWIPPI (ACM).<\/p>\n<p>2- In the event of cancellation more than 30 days prior to the course, a 10% fee will be deducted from the refund.<\/p>\n<p>3- In the event of cancellation 20 to 30 days prior to the course, a fee of 50% will be deducted from the refund.<\/p>\n<p>4- If you cancel less than 20 days before the course, ACM will not issue a refund.<\/p>\n<p>5- In the event of cancellation by ACM, participants will be reimbursed in full.<\/p>\n<p>6- Any cancellation must be made in writing and sent to ACM&#8217;s or the participant&#8217;s e-mail address.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760731883173{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782149567844{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]REGISTRATION<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date <\/strong>: tbd<br \/>\n<strong>Venue <\/strong>: <em>Auberge La Raveaudi\u00e8re,<\/em>\u00a0North Hatley<br \/>\n<strong>Price for complete training including 2\u00a0lunches<\/strong> : $550 non-members, $530 ART-Li\u00e9 2024-25 members<br \/>\n<strong>Price for the complete course including 2 lunches, 1 overnight stay and 1 breakfast<\/strong>: $725 non-members, $705 ART-Li\u00e9 2025 members members (tax included)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2 &#8211; DEVELOPMENT&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1718030282682-87849816-68f8&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>DEVELOPMENT masterclass : a project to move forward<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Are you isolated<\/strong> and <strong>lacking perspective<\/strong> on your work?<\/p>\n<p>Have you reached the end of your project but <strong>don&#8217;t know what to make of it<\/strong>?<br \/>\nDo you <strong>need to rediscover the atmosphere of benevolence and professionalism<\/strong> created by Mr. Lalonde, so that you can continue to progress through exchanges and targeted advice?<\/p>\n<p><strong>This workshop is an exploration of the author&#8217;s universe<\/strong>, supported by a search for tone, the pursuit of a particular and unique linguistic inventiveness, a great freedom and an ardent inclination towards arts and passions, science, literature, poetry, in short, everything that animates and carries away the pen &#8211; the keyboard &#8211; of the person who writes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The program will consist of working in segments<\/strong>. And pastiche too. Improvisation on themes such as childhood, the pain of living, the unsuspected joy of discovery, life&#8217;s defining experiences. But above all, the style, the way of telling the story, without bluster, with sincerity, never losing sight of the conscience of the reader, who we hope will be there and who has seen and read others. There&#8217;s no need for pathos and the precious care of one&#8217;s own legend &#8211; Facebook takes care of that and feeds on it already.<\/p>\n<p>It will be a <strong>literary approach to the expression of the many identities that make us<\/strong> who we are: a free adventure, requiring both spontaneity and rigor, and one that &#8211; I&#8217;m convinced &#8211; is likely to metamorphose the way each and every one of us expresses ourselves. &#8212; Robert Lalonde<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of books to read :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Annie Ernaux, tout. Mais surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Les Ann\u00e9es<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Michael Delisle. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Le feu de mon p\u00e8re<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Colette. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Le pur et l\u2019impur<\/em>\u00a0et\u00a0<em>L\u2019envers du music-hall<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Erri de Luca. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Le jour avant le bonheur<\/em>\u00a0et \u00a0<em>Le tour de l\u2019oie<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Yvon Rivard. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Personne n\u2019est une \u00eele<\/em>\u00a0et\u00a0<em>Exercices d\u2019amiti\u00e9<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Ren\u00e9 Fr\u00e9gni. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Minuit dans la ville des songes<\/em>\u00a0et\u00a0<em>Dernier arr\u00eat avant l\u2019automne<\/em><\/li>\n<li>V\u00e9ronique C\u00f4t\u00e9. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>La vie habitable<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Voyer. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Mouron des champs<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Jean Giono. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>Jean le Bleu<\/em>\u00a0et\u00a0<em>No\u00e9<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Gabrielle Roy. Surtout\u00a0:\u00a0<em>La d\u00e9tresse et l\u2019enchantement<\/em>\u00a0et\u00a0<em>La route d\u2019Altamont<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Admission requirements :<\/h3>\n<p>Have taken the EXPLORATION writing workshop and have a text to develop further or a new text.<\/p>\n<p>Given the growing number of people wishing to participate in this workshop and our desire to give interested participants as much time as possible to refine their writing, <strong>the workshop leader asks that, for the selection of candidates, you submit the following by mail<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a letter of intent<br \/>\na complete hard copy of your manuscript, paginated and with your name on every page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These two documents <strong>must be received by Arts-Cultures Massawippi at 355 S\u00e9guin Street, North Hatley, J0B 2C0, by 4:00 p.m. on April 14.<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is important to set aside time for revisions between May 3 and May 24.<\/p>\n<p>We will not return manuscripts from participants who are not selected.<\/p>\n<p>We will confirm your participation by email within three weeks of receiving your email; you may then proceed with registration.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that we give priority to ACM ART-Li\u00e9 members and that selection is based, among other factors, on the progress and diversity of the manuscripts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Training modalities :<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prices<\/strong> for the <strong>complete course (including text revision) with lunches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stays with breakfast<\/strong> at Auberge La Raveaudi\u00e8re <strong>can be added at an exceptional price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Dinner at the discretion of participants<\/p>\n<p><strong>ART-Li\u00e9 member privileges<\/strong>: 15% discount at <em>Auberge la Raveaudi\u00e8re<\/em> (excludes the training-night package mentioned here), 10% off at <em>Les Appalaches<\/em> bookstore and on meals at <em>La Chocolati\u00e8re<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Payment and refund policy :<\/h3>\n<p>1- Your participation must be paid in full NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS after acceptance of your application, confirmed by email from ARTS-CULTURES MASSAWIPPI (ACM).<\/p>\n<p>2- In the event of cancellation more than 30 days prior to the course, a 10% fee will be deducted from the refund.<\/p>\n<p>3- In the event of cancellation 20 to 30 days prior to the course, a fee of 50% will be deducted from the refund.<\/p>\n<p>4- If you cancel less than 20 days before the course, ACM will not issue a refund.<\/p>\n<p>5- In the event of cancellation by ACM, participants will be reimbursed in full.<\/p>\n<p>6- Any cancellation must be made in writing and sent to ACM&#8217;s or the participant&#8217;s e-mail address.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760732459958{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782149603437{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]REGISTER<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date <\/strong>: tbd<br \/>\n<strong>Submission of reworked text <\/strong>: tbd<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: Auberge La Raveaudi\u00e8re, North Hatley<br \/>\n<strong>Price for complete training (including text revision) and 3 lunches<\/strong>: $755 non-members, $725 ART-Li\u00e9 Members<br \/>\n<strong>Price for complete training (including text revision) and 3 lunches, 2 overnight stays (May 2 and 23) and 2 breakfasts<\/strong>: $1,125 non-members, $1,095 ART-Li\u00e9 Members[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;3 &#8211; JOURNEY&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1718030282696-171848c3-61bd&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Masterclass JOURNEY to a final version: a manuscript to work on<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Have you<\/strong> <strong>really advanced your work<\/strong> to the point where you no longer know how to review it with a fresh, professional eye?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you made multiple corrections and revisions<\/strong> based on all the advice you received in the workshops given by the master Robert Lalonde?<\/p>\n<p>You know it&#8217;s probably not finished yet, but <strong>can&#8217;t figure out what to revisit and how to go on<\/strong> to get to a near-final version (according to the master&#8217;s assessment)?<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve attended the previous workshops, and the teacher will see how your work is progressing so that he can help you again.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to take advantage of a group that has reached a similar stage?<\/p>\n<p>Then it&#8217;s time to get that coveted help!<\/p>\n<p>Send us your work so that Mr. Lalonde can analyze the stage you&#8217;ve reached and select you for this limited group of 6 participants.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Admission requirements :<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Completion of the DEVELOPMENT workshop<\/strong> or, exceptionally, the EXPLORATION workshop with the master Robert Lalonde.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>letter of intent<\/strong> (describing your needs) and an <strong>advanced version of the manuscript<\/strong> (worked on during development) <strong>in hard copy<\/strong>*, paginated with your name under the title, must be <strong>submitted in advance by mail to the following address<\/strong>: 355 rue S\u00e9guin, North Hatley, PQ J0B2C0.<\/p>\n<p>We will confirm your participation by email within 3 weeks of receipt, at which time you can proceed to registration.<\/p>\n<p><em>*The manuscript will not be returned if you are not selected. Your copy will be analyzed only by the workshop master. ACM has a strict code of ethics, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about your copyrights. Still worried?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Call us and we&#8217;ll explain how to proceed: 514-922-4880<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Training modalities :<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Intensive training<\/strong>, 6 participants<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices for the complete course (including text revision) with lunches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overnight stays with breakfast<\/strong> at Auberge La Raveaudi\u00e8re <strong>can be added<\/strong> at an exceptional price.<\/p>\n<p>Dinner at the discretion of participants<\/p>\n<p><strong>ART-Li\u00e9 member privileges<\/strong>: 15% discount at <em>Auberge la Raveaudi\u00e8re<\/em> (excludes the training-night package mentioned here), 10% off at <em>Les Appalaches<\/em> bookstore and on meals at <em>La Chocolati\u00e8re.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Payment and refund policy :<\/h3>\n<p>1- Your participation must be paid in full NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS after acceptance of your application, confirmed by email from ARTS-CULTURES MASSAWIPPI (ACM).<\/p>\n<p>2- In the event of cancellation more than 30 days prior to the course, a 10% fee will be deducted from the refund.<\/p>\n<p>3- In the event of cancellation 20 to 30 days prior to the course, a fee of 50% will be deducted from the refund.<\/p>\n<p>4- If you cancel less than 20 days before the course, ACM will not issue a refund.<\/p>\n<p>5- In the event of cancellation by ACM, participants will be reimbursed in full.<\/p>\n<p>6- Any cancellation must be made in writing and sent to ACM&#8217;s or the participant&#8217;s e-mail address.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784053369415{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785173017312{padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;]REGISTER<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates<\/strong>: October 24-25 and December 6 2026 (10 a.m. &#8211; 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