The Fransaskois Writers’ Retreat, an event organized by the Conseil culturel fransaskois (CCF), began on August 24th and will last until August 27th in the grounds of St. Peter’s Abbey in Munster, 120 km east of Saskatoon.

As part of this event, many people who are enthusiastic about writing come together to write texts and share their passion for writing. The literary event will be moderated this year by the renowned artist Anne-Marie White.

One of the participants at the event, Élisabeth Foucault, explains that she has had a deep passion for writing and culture since she was young.

I like to make notes about my life observationssays Ms. Foucault. Stories run through my head all the time and I need time to put them down on paper.

Élisabeth Foucault emphasizes that the act of writing is fraught with difficulties nowadays, since many people have little time to spend on it given the constraints of everyday life.

I carry many responsibilities, I’m a mother, wife, I have an optometry clinic, so I need space to express my ideas, my characters that are in my headShe says.

I need time, silence, nature and really time to switch off. […] I am very happy that my family supports me in my approach and allows me to goShe adds.

Élisabeth Foucault states that her general interest is in writing short stories. However, as part of this event, she harbors the ambition to start writing a play.

After this event I hope to have a first draft, even if it’s a page, and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with people like David Baudemontremarks Mrs. Foucault.

Getting to know other literary genres

For her part, Marie-Lou Bernatchez, a participant at the event, says she met writers at La Retraite fransaskoise while interviewing former participants to write her article for the Fransaskois newspaper. living water.

I find it inspiring to take a break from the daily routine for a few days, to concentrate a little on myself and then to simply let my inspiration run free as a little break from everyday life.says the Fransaskoise.

The latter, engaged in writing on a daily basis, expresses her desire to learn about other literary genres while improving her own style.

When I was younger I wrote many stories for my brothersShe remembers. Now I have nephews who are very young and that gave me a taste for maybe writing stories for children.

As part of this event, Marie-Lou Bernatchez would particularly like to exchange ideas with other participants and the organizers.

With information from Raphaële Frigon