Writing Great Obits

Given the number of times I`m had to write RIP in the past few months I`m wondering if this is one from which I could benefit.


SPOW Toronto 2013 conference
Friday, June 7, 2013

Here in Toronto we are thrilled to be hosting the fourth conference of the Society of Professional Obituary Writers (SPOW).

We know how much fun they are. We know how important they are. And we know we need to gather together and talk about our business.

It’s happening at Ryerson University, home of the largest journalism school in Canada, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Telling the Truth is our theme. It means getting it right. It means our president, Andy Meacham, leading us in a talk about how we handle suicide, dirty little secrets, sex, lies and yes, families who fight us all the way.

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