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”
Category: Writing
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?”
How to make money with your short horror stories
Writing Retreat dates for 2019 CLICK HERE Reposting this worthwhile blog: BY JEANETTE ANDROMEDA ON DECEMBER 7, 2015 • ( 11 COMMENTS ) The short answer? Sell ’em.OK, but where? For how much?… Read more “How to make money with your short horror stories”
10 Little Known Facts about our Writing Retreats
1) The Vancouver School of Writing (VSW)’s Mexico Writing Retreat has been listed as one of the best destination writing retreats in the world! CLICK HERE. 2)… Read more “10 Little Known Facts about our Writing Retreats”
VSW Mexico Writing Retreat #2 and #3 in Best Writing Retreats 2019
Did you know our writing retreat made two lists of the best writing retreats in the world! Both The Write Life and Kotobee said we rated. See… Read more “VSW Mexico Writing Retreat #2 and #3 in Best Writing Retreats 2019”
KLs Kindle Scout Final Post… the results are in…
Reprinted with permission from Kathrin Lake’s blog: First of all, so sorry it took so long to do this final post. Lots to do in my life.… Read more “KLs Kindle Scout Final Post… the results are in…”
VSW: Vancouver & Victoria Schools of Writing 