Upcoming Events!
Want to kick-start your students’ reading habits? Need to motivate a reluctant writer? Looking for a keynote or professional development session for your colleagues? Marty offers a variety of engaging sessions that will have you laughing and learning. Currently, Marty is only doing virtual presentations. For his speaking rates, please send a query through his contact page. Book your event with Marty Chan!
Are you located outside of Alberta? Check out Marty’s Virtual Field Trips through the Center for Interactive Learning!
Subscribe to Marty’s YouTube Channel for more writing tips! Also, search #PromptMyStory on Facebook, Bluesky, Threads, and Instagram for Marty’s weekly writing prompts. He puts out a new one every Tuesday.
Marty’s Virtual Visits
May 2: Kamloops YAC, writing workshops
May 5 – 8: SouthPointe School, writing residency
May 7: Keewaywin School, writing workshop
May 8: JW Walker, writing workshop
May 8: Elijah Smith, writing workshop
May 12: Rawlinson School, author visit
May 12: Annette Street PS, author visit
May 12: Caledon Public Library, author visit
May 13: Silver Birch Express Award Reception
May 14: Red Maple Award Reception
May 16: Malcolm Tweddle, virtual visit
May 27: CILC, virtual storytelling
May 20: Red Deer Writers, writing workshop
May 22: Malcolm Tweddle, storytelling session
May 27: CILC, storytelling session
May 30: JW Walker, writing workshop
May 31: Young Alberta Book Society, writing workshop
June 16: Ear Falls Public School, writing workshop
June 21: Alexandra Writers Centre, writing workshop
June 23: Ear Falls Public School, writing workshop
July 9: SCBWI, presentation workshop
July 22: Midland Public Library, writing workshop
August 12: CILC, writing workshop
September 13: Alberta Culture Days, storytelling
September 23 and 24: A Blair McPherson, author visits
October 6 – 10: Athlone School, writing residency
November 24 – 28: Divine Mercy Elementary, writing residency
January 6, 2026: Queen Alexandra School, writing workshops
Book Marty Chan
Marty shares the personal stories behind his novels to show students how their own lives can be springboards into great stories. He disguises writing concepts as interactive games that teach kids while they’re having fun. With over a quarter of a century of experience as a full-time writer, Marty breaks down the mystique of creative writing into practical ideas you can adopt and apply immediately.
