This is me (and that’s my dog, Basil). I’m an only child, and when I was little, I spent a lot of time in solitude. I didn’t mind. I read Harriet the Spy and Nancy Drew. I had a notebook, and I used it. When I look at this picture now, I can relate to… [Read More]
Abstraction.
When you find yourself writing about intellectualized concepts rather than concrete details that can be felt in the human body, you’re moving into abstraction. This can be seductive for smart writers, because using your intellect and language this way feels clever, and it can be fun to write. It’s also a way for a writer… [Read More]
Who gets to tell Indigenous stories?
In your writing, I always say: remember to enjoy yourself. Take a risk — go into the unknown. Write the forbidden. Give yourself permission to write something you want to read. This advice comes with a caveat. If you are a non-Indigenous writer and you are writing an Indigenous story, consult a sensitivity reader and/or… [Read More]
How to Write An Ending.
As you get closer to the end of your story draft, it might feel more difficult to write. Writing the first part of your story requires curiosity: it’s about set-up, detail, exploration. Writing the middle part of your story requires bravery: it’s about putting your characters in tough situations. You make things difficult for them…. [Read More]
Go wordless.
Photo credit: Chase Clark on Unsplash I’ve started writing something new. In the morning, I write before doing anything else. I try to do this every day. It’s easier to start a fire with hot coals than cold ones, and when I touch in every day, the nebulous images I’m writing retain a little of… [Read More]
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