This week I have several events to attend, firstly my writers foundation Board meeting on Tuesday evening. Our main discussion will the final details for our writers conference later this month on 22nd. It is our eighth conference and we have made this one Canadian...
I found this article and thought it was apt as my friend, Linda and I are always escaping on road trips and a few can be applied even if not traveling on an airplane. http://thewritelife.com/packing-tips-for-writers/ 1. Be realistic about how much work you’ll do...
My writing group held their annual writing conference this past Saturday. It was an excellent event (as always) and gave the attendees an opportunity to learn specific skills, brush up on others and enjoy a day networking with known and new writers. blateration n 1656...
If you can make it, my writing foundation is hosting a conference. All welcome. There are plenty of nice hotels for those traveling to Sherwood Park, Alberta. Details here and Early ird Prize draw deadline looming...get in quick! My 555 blog post - just saying! Have a...
Registration is open - Early Bird prize option. If you enjoy the written word and want to increase your skill set you should attend. http://wfscsherwoodpark.com/event/nine-ninety-nine-writing-all-ages-conference
Grueling - definition : strenuous; exhausting; very tiring; arduously severe With only three more posts until the end of my year long 'post a blog a day', I have mixed feelings. The regime has become second nature, although at times I did struggle. Now I am wondering...
Condescending - definition: showing or implying or patronizing tone towards; talking with an air of superiority I have to admit this is one of my pet hates - either being the focal point or overhearing a patronizing rant just makes my blood boil. There is no excuse...
Inkling - definition: a vague notion : hint. Conference Review. Yesterday was the culmination of six months of organization and hard work. From an inkling of an idea, we changed the format of our writers conference entirely this year. Holding a two hour session in...
Peruse - definition: 1) a. to examine or consider with attention and in detail ; study; b. to look over or through in a casual manner 2) read; especially : to read carefully or thoroughly. Over the last several months I have been working on the Conference Planning...