Tag: women writers
What A Time To Be Alive
‘The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.’ So begins The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley, one of my very favourite novels. Although the book is set in the swooning heat of high summer, it’s a line that always gives me goosebumps, and renews my frustration that time machines haven’t yet been invented […]
The Trick to Getting Published
By Ruby Speechley Disclaimer: There is no trick, no magic formula. But there’s always a way. Early influences At three years old, before I could even read, my parents bought me a stack of hardback books by Enid Blyton. The brightly coloured characters on the covers were so enticing! I can still recall my deep […]
Essential Writing and Editing Tips By Sheila O’Flanagan
Whenever I’m asked for my number one tip on writing, my response is always the same. Sit down in front of your computer, open whatever WP program you want to use, and start. This may sound glaringly obvious, but the truth is that until you have words on a page in front of you, there […]
Philosophy And Writing
Art is one of the most important game changers and is a reflection of our creativity in human life. In my own life, Salvador Dali is the artist who made me wonder more about ourselves and the World we live in. The first time I saw his paintings, I was so young. I can still […]
TO NATURE (AND NURTURE) YOUR WRITING by Savannah Hendricks
Last year, I had the opportunity to take a road trip to California and attend the Wrightwood Literary Festival. Never having been to the Wrightwood area I was excited about the adventure. I had no idea what to expect. Yet, it’s in California, right outside of the city, how different could it be? The flyer […]
Writing the “S Word”: Navigating Sex In Your Story
“I read your book. … After I read the sex scene, I had to go to confession.” That is what one of my college friends told me when he called our house to talk to my husband. Part of me was extremely happy about that, and part of me paused, realizing that friends and family […]
Five Weeks To Book Launch And How My Writing Practice Keeps Me Grounded
I am a woman with many morning practices, from skin care to yoga and meditation to blending a perfected breakfast smoothie, from walking my dog to writing long hand in my journal. Needless to say, I need to rise and shine pretty early in order to squeeze in these beloved rituals. Very often, I laugh […]
Why Working Out Is Imperative For Writers And Their Writing
When we talk about writers and the creative life, we rarely talk about their wellness. If anything, brokenness, misery, pain, and being broke are often romanticized. We associate chai and wine with writing, which is all fun! But I wish we had more proactive conversations around writers’ physical and mental health. I want to see […]
When Your Brain is the Enemy: Life as a Writer with ADHD
Writing and publishing a novel is an accomplishment few achieve, and those who do know how much work it is to make it to ‘the end.’ Countless hours of inspiration, plotting, writing, editing, re-editing, pulling one’s hair out, self-doubt, critique, and finally—finally—something ready to send out into the world. Now imagine doing all that when […]
When Penny Met Brutus
If your dog’s charm dwarfs your own, you’re in good company. I humbly admit that my dog Penny is cuter, wittier and a better cook. Not only that, but Penny’s love for the Connecticut River waterfront and its fans is so powerful that my life is forever changed. Admittedly, I’ve only had a dog for […]
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