Webinar: What you need to know about self-publishing
You’re getting close to finishing your book, and you think you want to publish it yourself. We can help you avoid the scams and costly mistakes that can plague first-time self-publishers. We’ll guide you through the process of submitting to
Webinar: I have an idea for a book. What next? (Or: How to write a book)
You’re pretty sure you want to write a book, but you have a lot of questions about the process of getting the words on the page. Where and how do I start? Where do I find good advice? How do
Writing Workshop Kitchener: Turning Memories into Stories
A Free Writing Workshop in Kitchener You dream of becoming a writer someday. Or maybe you have your family’s history in a box and want to write a book for your children. Or you often say this: “I’ve always wanted to
Writing Workshop Kitchener: Turning Memories into Stories
A Free Writing Workshop in Kitchener You dream of becoming a writer someday. Or maybe you have your family’s history in a box and want to write a book for your children. Or you often say this: “I’ve always wanted to
Writing Novels about Dance
Canadian writer Lori Wolf-Heffner talks about the problems she had writing novels about dance.
Comfort Zones: Potential Danger for Artists, Writers, Performers, and Everyone in Between
Comfort zones are those nice, cozy, warm, fuzzy parts in our mind that convince us to stay put. They have a purpose: respite. But like any spa, too much of a good thing can turn into a bad thing (and,
Writing From Your Past
Photo by Roman Kraft on Unsplash A frequent source of inspiration is our past. You may feel inspired when you think about your high school prom, your first kiss, or the first memory you hold about your life. Taking inspiration from your own history
30 Journals and Counting: Now What?
I have 30 journals covering almost three decades of my life. I travel down memory lane once in awhile, but other than that, they sit in my closet, waiting to be discovered by my kids when they’re old enough and
The Role of Positive Thinking in Creativity
Positive thinking pops up once in awhile in my social media feeds. It seems a new trend is criticizing its usefulness, though I've also read other critics who say it’s empty, even harmful. (The New Yorker has a well-rounded article on the research of
Minimalism and Creativity: Is There a Connection?
Dedication to one's craft requires sacrifices, and you have to know how much you're willing to give up to achieve what you define as success (assuming you can achieve it). I recently interviewed Jeff Hyslop, a Canadian stage and television icon.