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”
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5 More Things You Must Know for Your First Book – Part 2
These are the big ten mistakes we have found both fiction and nonfiction authors make, well before they finish their final drafts of their first book and… Read more “5 More Things You Must Know for Your First Book – Part 2”
10 Mistakes Writers Make with Their First Book Before They Start – Part 1
It doesn’t matter if you are writing fiction or nonfiction, are traditionally published or are venturing into self publishing, it is a big deal to finish your… Read more “10 Mistakes Writers Make with Their First Book Before They Start – Part 1”
The Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography? VIDEO
I once had a client who wanted to write their memoir, but their wife told them that they were still too young. This reaction is an excellent… Read more “The Difference Between a Memoir and an Autobiography? VIDEO”
Kevin Mosley, Horror Screenwriter: Writing from the Dark Side part 2
The day before Halloween… …and only days after the release of the newest Halloween movie, you are getting a treat! The results of an exclusive interview with horror… Read more “Kevin Mosley, Horror Screenwriter: Writing from the Dark Side part 2”
Writing from the Dark Side – Halloween Post 1
Some of us find writing from the dark side easy. For others, it is down right uncomfortable, but may be the best thing for our writing. In… Read more “Writing from the Dark Side – Halloween Post 1”
Getting the Most from a Writers’ Retreat
Words of wisdom from Word Counter that still ring true September 14, 2015 A writer’s retreat can be a rewarding experience. It gives you a chance to… Read more “Getting the Most from a Writers’ Retreat”
Top 10 Must-Haves for Great Travel Writing
Writing and reading travel for years has given me a sense of what makes great travel writing in my humble opinion. One only has to look at… Read more “Top 10 Must-Haves for Great Travel Writing”
5 Character Development Essentials Every Great Character Has
“Readers fall in love with characters, not plots.” This advice from a bestselling novelist came to me after I had already figured out that I needed to… Read more “5 Character Development Essentials Every Great Character Has”
Where Do You Write?
I once professed my love of writing in cafes in the presence of two authors who are fixtures of the Canadian literary scene. Both of them insisted… Read more “Where Do You Write?”
