10 Facts About Shell Shock and World War I
“Shell shock” was the term used to describe initially inexplicable symptoms in soldiers in World War I. Although similar reactions to war have been recorded throughout history, World War I was the first industrialized war, i.e., instead of men carving
Writing Novels about Dance
Canadian writer Lori Wolf-Heffner talks about the problems she had writing novels about dance.
Taking a Week Off
As exciting as blogging is, and as good as the discipline is, a break is sometimes needed, too. So aside from this short paragraph, I won't be writing today, but I'll be back in full force next week! -Lori
Self-Publishing: A Panel Discussion With Industry Professionals
I'll be appearing on this discussion panel as the first-time self-published author. If you're in or near Waterloo Region, we've got a wealth of knowledge on self-publishing for this panel.
The Power of Focus in Your Art
Good stories, works of art, songs, dances, and everything in between need this
Owning Up to Mistakes
It happens time and again: a writer writes about writing and the importance of mistakes, and I find a typo in the piece. My colleague and writing-group member Jennifer Lewington talks about how important it is for writers (and any