Nerd vs Academic
If you are a reader, more often than not you are judged. Judged by society. Judged by those close to you. Judged by yourself. As a young reader discovering the … Continued
writing
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What does a final draft look like?
Artists often remark that the skill of a good artist is knowing when you are done. The same applies to a book. Regardless of whether it is a novel or … Continued
My 20-Year Writing Journey
As cliché as it sounds coming from a publishing intern, I have always loved reading and writing. My dad loves to say that I began to speak ‘too early’, but … Continued
Interview Anxiety
I wore earrings for the first time in months. I put on my Shakespeare pin, in case I needed to prove my dedication to writing. I scheduled therapy directly before. … Continued
Words and the Weather
When the sun becomes shrouded in a haze of grey clouds and the winter winds blow through the trees, I fear the worst… Infected with “seasonal blues”, I can always … Continued
On Work, Kids, and Making Time
It’s a cliché – juggling work and small kids is hard. No one denies it, and if they try, they might cop a stray fork to the eyeball. You stay … Continued
The Ever-Present 80s Music
“You need to write a blog. It can be about anything. Here are some examples.” Those were the words I was told before I got stuck into reading said examples. … Continued
Open Mic Night #100
When we first moved into our Montmorency Studio way back in 2013, something Blaise wanted to do was host a monthly Open Mic Night. That had been a requirement at … Continued