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Giving a Public Reading: Tips from an Introvert A public reading is high on the list of things I’d rather not do. My throat gets tight and my hands get clammy and I talk too fast and I forget to take a breath until I’m running out of air mid-sentence and have to – GASP …
Creative Writing School: Was it Worth It? Since September, I’ve had the opportunity to attend creative writing school through The Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University. As this whirlwind of an academic year draws to a close, the question I find myself asking is: Was it worth it? This past year took an incredible amount …
Book Review of The Bear by Andrew Krivak Title: The Bear Author: Andrew Krivak Genre: Coming-of-age, Fable, Science Fiction / Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Eco-Fiction Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press Release date: 2020 Pages: 221 Summary The Bear by Andrew Krivak takes place in a future where a girl and her father are the last of humanity. …
How to SEO Optimize Blog Posts: A Crash Course for Beginners One of the learning curves when you start blogging is figuring out how to SEO optimize blog posts. What is SEO Optimization and Why Does it Matter for Blog Posts? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. (So yes, the term “SEO optimization” is redundant …
I have read over 50 books on writing craft. (Yes, I counted!). So let me save you some time and tell you about the top 5 writing craft books that I keep coming back to. 1. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You’ll Ever Need by Jessica Brody Save …
What Is Eco-Fiction? Whenever I tell people what I write, their follow-up question is inevitably: What is Eco-Fiction? Is that like climate stuff? And to a point, the answer is yes…and no. Eco-fiction is broadly defined as fiction (made-up stories) that are nature-oriented or environment-oriented. So yes, Eco-Fiction can include climate-change but it can also …
How To Set Up SendFox And Integrate With WordPress This post will provide a step-by-step introduction of how to set up a SendFox email marketing account and integrate it with a WordPress website. I’m no expert at email marketing or WordPress, just another writer who has been through this process. Here’s what I’ve learned! An …
How to Find Time To Write When There’s No Time Left Words flow from my fingertips. The clacking of the keyboard mingles with the jazz drifting through the window from the street below. I print off each chapter I finish and the stack beside me grows more impressive every hour. When I need a break …
Before I dive into my writerly tips, let me tell you a bit about my journey to get here. Like many people, my writing journey started at a young age and I have wanted to publish a book for as long as I can remember. I’m not published yet, but I’m on my way. Writing …