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Experience is the best friend of most every writer, especially if you believe in writing what you know. FriesenPress author Paul Toffanello takes you through his journey as a children’s book author and details three key writing lessons he learned along the way.
Read MoreWriting can be a powerful and therapeutic healing tool. Even still, writing a book about a painful or traumatic subject can be intensely difficult for many reasons. Book coach Steve Donahue joins us to share a thoughtful system for drafting a trauma memoir with care and self-reflection.
Read MoreWriting is driven by heat, a burning need to say and express. But the sight of a blank page can quickly cool us down.
Rev up your writing by finding and tapping into your story engine!
Read MoreMost people think they could write a novel, but few actually do. Still, there are thousands of people who do complete one or twenty books. What do they have that so many others do not? As it turns out, there are several qualities that separate actual productive writers from those who merely have great intentions.
Read MoreBeing observant is a real skill – a talent that can and should be honed. It’s especially important to writers of literary fiction and nonfiction, where dialogue, character development, and setting are often greatly enhanced through careful observation.
Read MoreJust mention the word “writer” and most people will envision a lone artist, sitting at their desk, toiling over a manuscript for months on end. And although most writers do spend a lot of time on their own, the truth is that writing is rooted in and nourished by
We all know it’s delicious with a pinch of salt on toast, but did you know that a tomato can teach you valuable lessons about writing productively?
Read MoreDreaming of writing a book, but aren't sure where to begin? Our Story Beginnings series explores the framework and key elements of writing genres and sub-genres, to help inspire you to craft a great story of your own.
Read MoreDreaming of writing a book, but aren't sure where to begin? Our Story Beginnings series explores the framework and key elements of writing genres and sub-genres, to help inspire you to craft a great story of your own.
Read MoreCompelling characters drive all great stories and keep us reading - we need to see how the events in the story will change them, for better or worse. Learn a few techniques you can use to develop strong, memorable and engaging characters.
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