Anticipation: the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction Synonyms: expectancy, expectation, excitement, suspense We all feel the thrill and anticipation for upcoming vacations, special occasions and seasonal festivals. During the months and weeks...
APOLOGIES this post should have gone out yesterday! I was reveling in my day off... A recent comment by a writer I know stunned me into silence. What did they say you may ask? This is the statement : I'm not sure I have anything to write at the moment. If you are like...
Without characters our stories would have no real impact on our readers. We write to engage and intrigue them and hopefully make our protagonist the character our reader cares about. If your experience is anything like mine, there is usually one, or possibly two...
Hello All, Would you please read my story submission on Canada Writes? The title is Creative Promise Achieved. http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/2014/10/stories-of-belonging.html#mid=20534467&offset=2&page=&s=
As a newbie to the freelance world, I so understand this... Let you experiences in the comments. The more we share the more we learn and grow.
This week Alberta magazine awards were announced and received - see link. http://www.albertamagazines.com/news-events/news/ampa-news/item/announcing-awards-winners I occasionally glance through magazines when visiting the hairdressers but find most are so full of...
As a cross genre author, I find juggling different writing methods to be exciting and engaging. There are many aspects of each genre that you begin to notice cross over into one another when you write multiple forms. With children's stories we are aware of the...
Do you take advantage of opportunities sent your way? One of the first lessons learnt in launching a freelance business is to identify and follow through with any and all opportunities given to you. Some might be poorly paid, others an exciting prospect but it is...
Today is a new beginning for my blog. After a year of utilizing desk diary words for a post every day in 2013, I will be posting three times a week in 2014. This is the schedule I have come up with : Mondays : A series of articles exploring topics reflected in my...