I'd love to meet you in person. Here's where I'll be this year.

2024 Events:
A Very Merry Christmas Market - Nov. 2, 10:00 - 3:00 pm, RIM Park, Waterloo, Ontario
Stratford Sparkles Christmas Market - Nov. 10, 11:00 - 6:00pm. Stratford, Ontario
Barrie Christmas Market, Nov. 24, Barrie, Ontario 
A Witchy Christmas, Nov. 29, Stratford Ontario
Christmas Market, Dec. 1, 10:00 - 4:00 pm, Bingeman's, Kitchener, Ontario 
Waterloo Christmas Market, Dec. 8, 10:00 - 3:00 pm, Waterloo Legion, Waterloo, Ontario


Check back for places you can meet me in 2025 or invite me to speak to your group!

For Workshops and Resources to help you with your writing, or to enquire about my mentorship program, email me using the contact form above or see my website for writers: www.downriverwriting.com

Testimonials From Previous Workshops:

 " I've been to other writing workshops and left feeling more frustrated and discouraged and wondering, 'why did I ever think I could be a writer?' But I left your workshop with the tools and strategies you taught us that day with this renewed and confident feeling that ˜I can do this!'
Not only that feeling, but the sense that I was doing this already and needed to perfect my skills, which you said can be learned. It is the first time that I had the courage and comfort level to share my writing with others in a group. That for me was a huge break-through!  I am eager to be put on your list for your next workshop." ~ Nancy 

"An excellent day of useful information and guidance. I look forward to another learning opportunity with your Traveling Clinic." ~Sylvia

"Jane Ann’s workshop helped me build a foundation for my author platform.  Having tried and tested the different strategies for marketing her writing, she was able to guide me without misstep to form a working plan that will advance my presence on-line with readers.  She also spoke about crafting the perfect query letter that would hook an agent for traditional publishing.  The workshop was very informative for all authors; both new and old.  I’ll be watching for other opportunities to learn from such a seasoned veteran."  ~Dave

"Jane Ann really knows her stuff. She's published textbooks, inspirational fiction, historical fiction, and science fiction, both traditionally and as an author-preneur. She shares her breadth of experience with a truly generous spirit with the goal of making each participant the best writer they can be. Jane Ann possesses an eye for detail and the ability to help her students understand both their strengths and areas for improvement in a positive and supporting environment."
~ Melanie

"Jane Ann McLachlan’s workshop was loaded with practical advice for writers. She addressed the concepts of developing a writer’s platform, marketing, and pitching with valuable details and advice. Sharing her experiences, Jane Ann’s session was informative, interesting, and encouraging. We learned salient information about creating a website, blogging, social networking, and more. Thank you, Jane Ann, for enriching us with your knowledge and genuine desire to help other writers."  ~Rosanna

"The Creative Writing Workshop conducted by Jane Ann McLachlan and Arlene F. Marks was splendid. Both published authors delivered their presentations professionally, providing much valuable advice.  Their presentations were chock full of useful tips and techniques and helpful feedback on our individual writing efforts.  I found the information about publishing methods and strategies particularly helpful. The smaller group approach allowed for very good one-on-one dialogues that inspired confidence and offered an incentive to create and promote our work."  
~ James