Word Power My teen daughter reminded me of a powerful tool in our writer’s arsenal: diction. Word choice. It matters what words we choose.  She told me that her friend was complaining about a strange girl in their class who … Continue reading →

Skill vs Experience When I decided to get another tattoo, I went to the tattoo parlour and asked who would be the best artist for my vision. Since I wanted to include colour, I was referred to Karl. I therefore … Continue reading →

The Real World of Writing Drew Hayden Taylor is a renowned Canadian Indigenous author known for his humour and sharp insight. I taught his novels and plays in my high school English classes, so I was excited when I got … Continue reading →

Writing is Like Life My grocery store is undergoing renovations. It’s frustrating! Every week, products are scattered in different places. If I were an optimist, I’d feel like I was on an exciting new treasure hunt, but dammit, I have … Continue reading →