Under the Influence

It’s one of the repeat-ad-nauseam lessons of being a writer: read. Constantly. Incessantly. Passionately. Fanatically.* Reading is important, and not just for brownie points on how many Russian writers you’ve … Continued

Watch Your Language

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: my favourite word in the English language. Some people might think it’s me or I. They’re wrong. Those are my … Continued

Rekindling the Relationship

There aren’t many writers out there that are doing their job solely for money or fame. Both are fleeting in this business, after all. Any writer worth their weight in literary … Continued

Writer’s Block

I’m going to request some mood-setting on your part to accompany this article. Trust me, it’ll enrich the experience. First, complete isolation is required. No one is to be in … Continued

The Evolving Idea

Recently, I received an email notifying me that a short story of mine will be included in an upcoming anthology from Writer’s Edit (www.writersedit.com). I’m always excited about being able … Continued

Research for Writers

This time last year, just about the only writing I was doing was shopping lists and putting my baby’s check-up appointment times into the calendar. As a new mother, writing … Continued