Try using personality types as a kind of scaffolding when you set characters in scene. Put them together and see how they are different, and where they are similar. When I was exploring Eleven and Lilian’s characters in my novel Radiant Shimmering Light, I made notes on their Myers-Briggs personality types. Lilian is an INFP,… [Read More]
Writing from a state of calm.
I’ve known Suzanne Andrew for more than a decade. I know her to be a prolific journalist who has always impressed me with her productivity and high standards. When I asked her to write a piece for my site this summer, it was a pleasure and a surprise to learn about the stall she felt… [Read More]
Digital Minimalism
I was reading Cal Newport’s new book, Digital Minimalism, and after a few chapters, I realized oh hey! I’m a digital minimalist. …for each optional technology that you’re considering re-introducing into your life, you must first ask: Does this technology directly support something that I deeply value? This is the only condition on which you… [Read More]
Radiant Shimmering Light: In conversation with Steph Jagger
I was just in Seattle! I had a Radiant Shimmering Light book signing and conversation with author Steph Jagger. I was so excited to speak with her, but due to traveling snafus, I missed most of the event. But then guess what happened? Steph (who, by the way, is a magic-maker) invited watercolorist, entrepreneur, and… [Read More]
Introducing the 2019 Little Bird Contest winners.
The winner of this year’s Little Bird Contest is: Rea Tarvydas from Calgary, Alberta, for “The Party Porch” The runners-up are: Dolly Reisman from Toronto, Ontario, for “The Father King” Anna Rumin from Ottawa, Ontario, for “The Catherine Series” Governor General’s Award winner Cherie Dimaline picked three stories out of the 86 blind entries… [Read More]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 60
- Next Page »