Ah, character development. It's something that's extremely important in a novel, but sometimes it can be tough to bring it about in just the right way. At least, that's the experience I've had. That struggle was why I wanted to attend the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild's Giving Your Characters Character workshop in early March. A big chunk... Continue Reading →
A look back at Talking Fresh 2017
One of my goals for this year is to take advantage of more of the writing-related events in my area. I've been a member of the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild for a couple of years now, and while I've attended a few of their events, there have been plenty of others that I should have made more... Continue Reading →
How writing is like excercising
This past summer, I fell into a pretty good exercise routine. Or good for me, anyway. I was doing yoga at least twice a week, often more, and taking part in a learn-to-run program. Add in my daily walks, and I had a fairly decent fitness routine. Then I injured my knee during one of... Continue Reading →
My editing methods
Well, my fellow writers, we're a good ways into December now. And I know that, for many of you, it's time to be working on revisions to your NaNoWriMo novels. I'll admit, I'm not exactly there yet. The first draft I worked on for this year's NaNoWriMo isn't finished. But, I am working on revising a... Continue Reading →
The genre I struggle with most
Every writer has their favourite genres to work within. Mine, for example, is fantasy, though I also have a special place in my heart for horror. But, the flip side of that is we all have genres that we don't much care for. Genres that we have trouble connecting with when we try to write them, or... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 