Wherever you are in the world, I hope you, your family, and your neighbours are feeling well and are prepared for self-isolation. My wish is that we all work together, slow this pandemic, and that our public health workers will be able to take care of the sick without being overwhelmed by need. We don’t… [Read More]
Are you Deeper Than You Think?
When you’re writing, are you Deeper Than You Think? Your writing is deceptively straightforward and carefully crafted: it’s not too lush, not too pared down. I just want to write a good story, you say to yourself, while you tinker with those four words of dialogue for the hundredth time, trying to get them just… [Read More]
My secret writing device: escapism.
Today, I am going to give you a piece of writing advice that I’m almost embarrassed to share with you. First, know that I live for hot weather. I love sunshine, and my love is unconditional and all-encompassing. Give me summer heat waves, oppressive humidity, and a scary UV index — you will not hear… [Read More]
Are you a Bookish writer?
Influence has a very important role in your work as a writer. The sooner you understand this, the sooner you will learn how to find your own voice. Today, I’m sharing a little bit about what I call the “Bookish” writing style — and a few of my favourite examples of Bookish writers. Are you… [Read More]
What writers need to know about marketing and publishing.
Do you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, fear that you’re falling behind or working slowly, and can’t tell if your writing is good or bad? You’re feeling all the normal feelings. When I sit down to write in the morning I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing either. I’m not… [Read More]
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