by Julia | Jul 14, 2024 | Writing Process
Have you ever been told to “stick with a book and it’ll get better?” Sometimes, we discover that chapter one is a little slow, but once the story starts moving it’s well worth the read. Not all readers are willing to stick around past page one though. Our lives are...
by Julia | Jul 11, 2024 | Books, Creative Writing
A poem- untitled and possibly unfinished, yet, it’s time to start sharing tiny bits of my writing here and there. I don’t write a lot of poetry but once in a while, something comes to mind- a picture, a dream, a song. Not everything needs to be formally...
by Julia | Jul 1, 2024 | Creative Writing
Summer is here! For some of us, work is winding down; for others, it’s a busy seasonal time of year. The weather is amazing and we’re craving those relaxing summer vibes. With everyone taking road trips and heading out on vacation, you may not think summer is...
by Julia | Jun 23, 2024 | Personal Growth
Here’s a little anecdote: Last week, I overheard one of my students telling her friend that I (their teacher) was not a real author because I didn’t have a book published. I just liked writing. I knew she was just stating a fact, but man did it hurt! After all the...
by Julia | Jun 16, 2024 | Writing Process
As writers, we spend months stuck in our literary worlds- living, breathing, and dreaming our characters’ adventures. You’ve probably heard more than a few people refer to their manuscripts as their babies. And you might relate to the fear of letting others read or...
by Julia | Jun 9, 2024 | Creative Writing, Writing Process
Research is key to crafting an authentic, accurate, and immersive story that engages your readers. But, researching can be overwhelming! How can you discover what you need to know without getting lost in the vast realm of information available? Today, I want to share...
by Julia | Jun 2, 2024 | Personal Growth
Are you feeling uninspired by your current writing project? Do you feel physically and mentally drained? You may be experiencing burnout. We’ve all heard about burnout in the workplace, but, our goals- our personal and creative outlets- can also cause burnout. Many...
by Julia | May 26, 2024 | Productivity
As writers, we have big imaginations, lofty ideas, and loads of books we want to write. As writers, we also, procrastinate, quiver under writer’s block, and NEVER HAVE ENOUGH TIME! If we want to finally finish writing that novel and make moves toward its publication,...
by Julia | May 19, 2024 | Writing Process
Plot structure, genre features and tropes are all storytelling techniques that we expect to reread time and time again. Often, it’s quite enjoyable. We all have our favourite genres and character arcs, but as writers, we walk a fine line between incorporating these...
by Julia | May 12, 2024 | Books
So, I’m moving across the country this summer- back to my home province of Ontario. I’m ready for the snowy winters and the humid summers. After my seven-year adventure in beautiful British Columbia with all the memories and amazing friends I’ve made, I feel the need...
