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The Downside to Being a Precrastinator
We’re all familiar with the term procrastination – and some of us may have even experienced it! – but have you heard of the term precrastination? When I first heard this term, I thought it was a cheeky way to… Continue reading
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Keeping a Creative Journal
Last year, I decided to publish three YA novels under a pseudonym. Prior to publishing, I asked a skilled friend of mine to proofread each manuscript. After I had read through their comments and mark-ups, I complimented them on their… Continue reading
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Interview with Kate Goldsworthy
A few years ago, I had the incredible good fortune to be mentored by Kate Goldsworthy as part of my Master’s degree. Kate is a freelance editor who has worked with a slew of talented literary authors including Bri Lee… Continue reading
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The Professional Edit
Note: If you prefer video content, you can access the vlog version here. Writing is not a solitary task but a collaborative effort. The first draft (and several after) may be crafted with the door to your office firmly closed,… Continue reading
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Desires vs Goals
(Note: The video version of this blog can be found here) As writers, we all want to write amazing novels. We want to write the kind of novels that readers can’t put down. Novels that take readers on epic journeys… Continue reading
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The Rise of the Hybrid Novel
A few weeks ago, I posted a blog that listed my favourite reads of 2018. Of the six novels that I listed, five could easily be described as literary hybrids. A hybrid is a novel that can be identified as… Continue reading
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Writing and Music
Like good literature, music can invoke powerful emotions, imagery and even inspire spontaneous insights. A bad day can be turned around, even if only temporarily, by listening to an upbeat song or by reading an inspired piece of writing; whether… Continue reading
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New Project = New Process
I recently started drafting the novel that will become the creative component of my doctorate thesis. Although I’ve previously written one full-length novel, three novellas and numerous short stories, I found myself asking the question: “How the heck do you… Continue reading
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My Top Six Reads of 2018
If you read 50 books a year, that’s approximately 2,000 books by the end of your lifetime. When I first heard that statistic, I changed my reading habits drastically. If I wasn’t enjoying a book within the first 30-50 pages,… Continue reading
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Writing While Travelling
Place is so important when it comes to writing, and no, I’m not talking about setting. “Where do you write?” is a question commonly asked of writers. Some can write anywhere: on planes, in motel rooms, bars (?), cafes, libraries… Continue reading
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