You know how a cat on your lap can be purring away, and then suddenly opens her eyes in alarm and bites you for no reason? Sometimes when I catch myself feeling grateful and relaxed, it triggers a stab of anxiety, just like that. This is a scary time. Also it is beautiful. Both at… [Read More]
Get rid of that jerk!
Lynda Barry said to me once, imagine you’re sitting at a bar, writing something new, and this guy comes up to you, looks over your shoulder, and says, “Ugh, that sentence sucks.” He takes a drink, watches you write some more, and then says, “Your dialogue is really flat, too. You know, you shouldn’t bother… [Read More]
Are you an Intimate Orator?
Influence has an important role in your writing. As you understand and work with different styles and influences, you’ll learn how to find your own voice. This is part seven of a 12-part series on style and voice. Writers in the Story Course and the Story Intensive can determine their writing style by taking the… [Read More]
Grant proposals & magic spells.
I don’t know about other parts of the world, but for writers in Canada right now (especially writers in Ontario) — it’s grant writing season. I confess, I dread writing grant proposals. I’ve put the deadlines in my calendar months in advance, sent myself little alert emails to get me mentally prepared, and still, when… [Read More]
Are you Quirky but Serious?
Influence has an important role in your writing. As you understand and work with different styles and influences, you’ll learn how to find your own voice. This is part six of a 12-part series on style and voice. Writers in the Story Course and the Story Intensive can determine their writing style by taking the… [Read More]
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