Name: Laugh Out Loud Literary Devices
Start: 2026-08-15T15:00:00-0600
End: 2026-08-15T16:15:00-0600

A Festival for Writers, Readers, and Fans

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm MDT

Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4

We all know the serious side of creative writing, but what about the lighter side of the literary arts? This workshop will hit your funny bone with laugh out loud examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and more! Have a blast writing and sharing some rapid-fire comedic material that will have the whole room giggling together! Regardless of the outcome, it will be seriously good writing!

Presenters

Miranda Krogstad

Spoken Word Poet, YYSpeak

Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada. A member of the 2016 national... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm MDT
Hyatt Regency Calgary - Imperial Ballroom 4 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6, Canada

Workshop

When Words Collide 2026

Miranda Krogstad

Attendees (30)

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When Words Collide 2026

Miranda Krogstad

Attendees (30)

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