Jon Tattrie

Jon Tattrie is an award-winning journalist and author. He teaches non-fiction writing at the University of King’s College and creative writing at Dalhousie University. 

Jon has written seven books, ranging from literary fiction to travel to biography. Two of his better-known works are Cornwallis: The Violent Birth of Halifax and The Hermit of Africville. His most recent is Daniel Paul: Mi’kmaq Elder.

Jon has been the Writing Trainer for Dynamic Learning Inc. since 2012. His evaluations are consistently excellent and students praise his ability to connect his vast writing knowledge to their particular writing challenges. He excels at gathering information from several sources and writing concise, accurate reports to meet tight deadlines. He will show you how to do it. 

Jon has an Honours BA from Dalhousie University and a diploma in journalism from Edinburgh College, Edinburgh, U.K. He is currently earning his Master in Fine Arts degree in Creative Nonfiction Writing at the University of King’s College.