As a writer, I’m always interested in books about writing. At a conference bookstore I saw a recommended book that would be a good addition to my collection. Spunk & Bite: A writer’s guide to bold, contemporary style, by Arthur Plotnik, … Continued
There are days where I feel less like a writer and more like an imposter. Do you ever feel that way? You want to write, or you just can’t get started. Today, for example, I need to write my newsletter. … Continued
My granddaughter Ana recently told me about a conversation in French with a guide in the Dominican. We talked about translation tools online, then our conversation morphed to terms we call idioms. I told her about idioms — phrases we speak … Continued
One of my favourite places to read poetry is from Tower Poetry Society, including the latest Winter 2022-2023 issue. One poem featured by poet Kathryn Robertson pictures wolves circling the body of the dead partner of the alpha male. Inconsolable “The alpha … Continued
Here we are near the end of another year. I hope in spite of the pandemic there has been some good in your work and family life in 2022. And that you’ve been able to write and perhaps consider publication … Continued
Contests and Challenges Have you ever submitted a piece of your writing to a contest? Or entered a challenge such as NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month) or the National Poetry month? And if you have, what came of the effort? … Continued
Word Weavers We’ve had newcomers to our critique group from time to time and people return. Our current group began in Helena’s pottery shop, and migrated to her home for a period of time, with meetings in coffee shops for … Continued
Writer’s Critique Group One of the first things I learned about after joining a writers’ association was the existence of critique groups. Who would know if my collected words hit a chord with a reader? Who would know what errors … Continued
Writers’ Resources When you’re writing for the first time or still learning, it’s good to have resources on hand to answer immediate questions. At times you might wish to ask a question in a writer’s group forum where others can … Continued
Summer Reading When you’re a writer, you need to read too. Another list of books for summer reading, or anytime for that matter. I asked friends on Facebook for recommendations on books that made them say “Wow!” And here are … Continued