The Saskatchewan Writer's Guild held it's annual conference in mid-October and, as always, there was a lot to take in and a lot to learn. While I can't possibly share everything, I do want to highlight some of the more memorable lessons I took away from each presentation I attended. Keeping it Fresh: Survival Tactics... Continue Reading →
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of books I haven't recommended here yet, but that I eventually want to get to. One that holds a special place in my heart is Howl's Moving Castle, by Diana Wynne Jones. That said, I'm not here today to recommend Howl's Moving Castle; instead, I want to introduce you to another... Continue Reading →
Reading isn’t always about entertainment for me. Though it is one of my top motivations, there are also a lot of other reasons why I choose to read: distraction or curiosity, for example. Then there’s my desire to learn something. While I firmly believe that you can learn something from any book, regardless of genre,... Continue Reading →
I know--I should have read On Writing much sooner than I did. I've had it sitting on my bookshelf for a long time, and on my to-be-read list for even longer. I'm not entirely sure why I put off reading it, but I wish I hadn't. Ask most writers, and they'll tell you that On Writing... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 