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    We still have some of the best writing retreats in the WORLD!

    Don’t take our word for it, The Write Life has us in their top 45 writing retreats to attend in 2020. If you went to one of… Read more “We still have some of the best writing retreats in the WORLD!”

    12 Nov 201928 Jan 2020 by vswwriting

    Is Writing Coaching for You? 10 Reasons Why It Might Be!

    What is writing coaching? How does it work and is it for you? Writing Coaching is a way to both educate you as a writer and accomplish… Read more “Is Writing Coaching for You? 10 Reasons Why It Might Be!”

    29 Oct 201931 Oct 2019 by vswwriting

    Creative Nonfiction is Hot! But What is It?

    Creative Non-Fiction is Hot! Cases in point, these below are considered creative nonfiction and flying off the shelves:But what is creative nonfiction exactly? I like to think… Read more “Creative Nonfiction is Hot! But What is It?”

    8 Oct 2019 by vswwriting

    GOT Finale: Did Game of Thrones Writers Fail? PART 2

    Continued from PART 1 – Spoiler Alert for those who have not watched all of GOT series. This blog covers: 8) That the Hound kills his brother and… Read more “GOT Finale: Did Game of Thrones Writers Fail? PART 2”

    13 Aug 2019 by vswwriting

    GOT Finale: Did the Writers for Game of Thrones Fail?

    First of all, the problem with finales are the writers have to tie up all the lose ends in virtually one episode. Who is going to wind… Read more “GOT Finale: Did the Writers for Game of Thrones Fail?”

    13 Aug 201913 Aug 2019 by vswwriting

    What Do You Want to Learn in Writing & Publishing?

    GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK! We want to know which of the following workshops or discussions groups would interest you for… Fall or next Summer in Victoria, B.C.… Read more “What Do You Want to Learn in Writing & Publishing?”

    6 Aug 2019 by vswwriting

    Research: Writing History, Historical Fiction or Memoir

    The thing about writing a history, either personal or historical, is that research is critical, but also comes with caveats. Both facts and truth are too often… Read more “Research: Writing History, Historical Fiction or Memoir”

    25 Jul 201925 Jul 2019 by vswwriting

    Four Definitions for needing a Writing Retreat

    How does one define a writing retreat and why should one go to one? What are they exactly? When it comes to writing retreats I like to… Read more “Four Definitions for needing a Writing Retreat”

    13 May 201919 Jun 2019 by vswwriting

    Blogging is publishing! 10 Tips to go from Blogs to Books

    Guess what? Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz you have always had the ability to go home to your publishing dream at any moment. Okay,… Read more “Blogging is publishing! 10 Tips to go from Blogs to Books”

    17 Mar 2019 by vswwriting

    NSWA Writing Contest – February Deadline

    ATTENTION The North Shore Writers’ Association is running its 23rd annual writing contest for fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Entry deadline is February 28, 2019. We thought some… Read more “NSWA Writing Contest – February Deadline”

    16 Jan 2019 by vswwriting

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