Before I start telling this story I want all writers to be aware of the blogsite Writer Beware. Ran largely by Victoria Strauss, this is the site… Read more “Writer Scam Alert – Story”
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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!”
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?”
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”
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?”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
VSW: Vancouver & Victoria Schools of Writing 