With the excellent mentoring support and encouragement I received from my local writing group, the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County, I would not be writing today, that's a fact. And so after sixteen years of experience, I am more than happy to help other...
What was the motivation to write the books? It was a hot August day, and I was sitting on my back deck when, seemingly out of nowhere, I felt overwhelmed with emotions and heard a whisper, "stories to be told". With a bit of an attitude, I thought, "Okay, if this is...
Once again it is that time of year when many writers immerse themselves into a frantic month of writing. National Novel Writing Month gives writers the opportunity to begin, or indeed finish a writing project. Taking part is a challenge, it certainly motivates and is...
At the beginning of every year, we decide on what goals we want to achieve. Sometimes we are successful, sometimes not, but it is the thrill of a new year that engages us in this ritual. I make a goal board to help my focus and motivation. It is not just for my...
Today's question is: What is your motivation for writing more? My reply is that I have so many stories tumbling around in my head, I have to keep writing to get them all out. Many of you know I only began 'writing' when I came to Canada so I'm now making up for...
Clamant - definition: 1. clamorous; noisy; 2. compelling, or pressing; urgent With only five days left to achieve the magical fifty thousand words of the National Novel Writing Month challenge, many participants are now feeling the pressure. If you are fearing the...
I have written about motivation on my blog before but the longer I write the more I believe my motivation is the pure joy and satisfaction I gleam from it. To call this all consuming passion a hobby really trivializes it – to my mind anyway. The act of creating a...
Does your motivation suddenly disappear? Do you feel overwhelmed? Are your ideas and ‘storyline’ a distant memory? Have ‘life’s demands’ got in the way? We can all feel at a loss at times – the demands of work, home and loved ones push our writing life down the ‘to...