Writing for public consumption is a new gig for me. It's an exciting adventure now, but in the beginning it was nothing short of intimidating. I tend to write about personal experiences, so the intimidation level was higher than say, writing about a tree. I've enjoyed writing since grade school. My first composition was about … Continue reading Reframing
A little while ago, someone asked me what was on my #ShelfofWisdom, the book shelf of indispensable tomes that are page-worn and near-memorised because they've shown the way so many times.So, I did what anyone with a Facebook, twitter or Instagram account would do: I artfully lined up a selection of books designed to cast … Continue reading Column: Don’t Sin Against Your Talent
Next week, the Pemberton Library hosts a creative writing workshop and discussion led by Whistler writer and writing coach, Rebecca Wood Barrett. Natalie Goldberg was my first "writer coach." I picked up her Writing Down the Bones and a Giant Padlocked Gate suddenly swung open. Goldberg believes any can write. And should. If you have the … Continue reading Wellness Tip: Try Writing
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