I dislike lists of rules for writing fiction. There are many good writers whose work I can’t stand. And many books I’ve loved that were obviously flawed. I would not advise anyone to make a paint-by-number novel. Big picture rules are good, like: A book should spend more words on important scenes and fewer words… Continue reading He Said/She Sighed – Part One
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Friday Fable: The Writer and her Publicist
You may know the old story of The Moon and her Mother: The moon once asked her mother to make her a cloak. Her mother snorted. "How can I make a cloak to fit you when you're always changing from a new moon to a full moon to everything in between?" The moon burst into… Continue reading Friday Fable: The Writer and her Publicist
Imagine a Story Conference – CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the Spring conference in Montreal has been cancelled. CANSCAIP's annual "Packaging Your Imagination" conference will be held in Toronto this fall.
Friday Fable: The Climax that went “meh”
You may know the old tale, "The Mountain in Labour:" A magnificent mountain began to rumble one day, and it made such a mighty noise that it was heard across the land, and people came from far and wide to witness the wonder that was bound to follow. Thousands gathered at the base of the mountain,… Continue reading Friday Fable: The Climax that went “meh”
Be a Bard: CBC’s Shakespeare Selfie Challenge
Do you have immortal longings in you? Is there no creature loves you? Could you be bounded in a nutshell and count yourself a king of infinite space were it not that you have bad dreams? Now's your chance to tell all. To celebrate Shakespeare's 450th birthday this month, CBC Canada Writes is hosting a "Shakespeare… Continue reading Be a Bard: CBC’s Shakespeare Selfie Challenge
Catherine Austen 