My Books
Audience Expectations: What Do Readers Want From Writers?
When I’m outlining a story, I’m first writing for myself. I’m creating this world, this story because it excites me. I want to read it! When I write and revise the story, I begin to think about my future readers and I try to predict what they want and would enjoy. I...
How To Create a Writing Routine with a Full-Time Job
Maintaining a writing routine is difficult! Especially with our fast-paced lifestyles. Plus, it’s December! Also known by teachers as report cards, assessments, unit wrap-ups, fun days, and kids who’d rather be out in the snow playing month. Is my head spinning? Yes....
4 Words and Phrases To Avoid In Your Writing
We’ve all done it at some point. We’ve tried to emulate our favourite authors and come away with a piece that sounded pretentious. I’ve had friends who’ve told me cut out words and phrases that I'd thought were pivotal to my manuscript and I’m so grateful that they...
How To Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Writers
I vaguely recall those days as a child when I shared my stories without worrying about what others thought. But, somewhere down the line as both an avid reader and writer, I began comparing my work to those of other authors. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been...
