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Memoir Writing: Making it Personal

My definition is that memoir is the written record of important events in one’s life, along with the wisdom and learning gleaned from that period of time. A writer’s intended …

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Behind the Curtain

Writing matters to me, but perhaps more importantly, WRITERS matter to me. I am curious about and attentive to the inner world of each writer. That inner world can be …

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Some Heartfelt Valentine Thoughts About Writing Coaches

Okay it’s time for some confessions. I’ve been offering one-day writing workshops and retreats for almost two years, and I love the energy we build together. Very often the people …

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Reflections on Choosing my Word for the Year

For the past five years I’ve been choosing my word for the year – or has the word been choosing me? Last year the word that guided my journey was …

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Audience And Purpose

Why write? And who is going to read my words anyway? Let’s start with that first question: Why write? In my case, putting pen to paper in my journals helps …

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Bigger than Any Obstacle

In order to complete my manuscript and independently publish my book, I’ve had to be bigger than any obstacle. Fortunately I’ve had the support around me to help me through …

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Two More Myths About Writing A Book

Writing is a solitary act. To be a successful writer, I have to spend most of my time alone. Writing is a solitary act, one I’ve come to savour and …

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Two Myths About Writing A Book

I am invisible. I have nothing worth saying, and there aren’t any readers who want to hear what I have to say. Those were words I used to say. Now …

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A First Draft: Getting to the Page

How does one create a first draft for a book? The best advice I have for aspiring authors is to develop a regular writing practice. In my case, I begin …

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When Dreams Come True

What happens when it finally feels “real”? Have you ever had a big hairy dream that seemed far away, but the vision of what you were creating kept you focused? …

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