As many of you know I am the Secretary of the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County. We hold a writing conference every year. Our 14th will be held on 2nd May 2026 and the title is - Claiming Your Future Creativity Our presenters are experts in their field, so take...
Today is National Writing Day, so as a writer and published author I thought I would share some of the reasons I write with you. As an avid reader myself, I am always curious about the person behind the narrative's I read. So here goes: I write because I enjoy...
When we transition from writer to published author, there are many things that change. No longer can we sit in isolation, hide from the world, or pretend it's a 'hobby'. Words we created are available to the public and so begins the promotion bandwagon. The reality is...
Today is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. As writers and authors we have been encouraged, mentored and supported by the writing community during our writing career. I feel it is important to give back and help new and novice writers reach their potential....
As writers and authors we want and need to find ‘our people’. This enables us to be connected even while solitary in our work. There are myriad of ways of doing this, so let’s get started. We can begin with finding comparable authors in our genre(s) on social media,...
We have all heard the old adage - writing is a solitary business - however, with the use of technology, writing groups and book events, you need not feel alone. Putting words on a page is the solitary part of an writers life, but it is certainly not the totality of...
Photo by Keira Burton on Pexels.com One of the greatest parts of being a member of this community of writers is the connecting, supporting and encouraging of each other. There are virtual and in-person groups across the world, numerous conferences and retreats, all...
Once you have set up your blog and identified your target audience and know what theme/topics you will cover, now you need to maintain it. One of the most important tasks is to ensure you have a regular schedule, so your readers know when to expect a post from you....
As a poet and a writer, which format do you enjoy writing the most? Poetry has always been my favourite format. Playing with words in a creative way helps me choose words to express abstract ideas. Because words have nuances and “halos” its important to make clear...