On Writing

The Mary Factor

The Mary Factor

So, as I’ve been going over the Zero Draft of my 2nd witchy book, I started to see that a number of scenes are too similar. I feel like my characters are having the same conversations over multiple scenes. And if I’m bored with those chapters, readers will be, too. Over dinner on Friday, I…

March 2024 Intentions

March 2024 Intentions

Is the year flying by for everyone or is it just me? Time is strange, isn’t it? We’re almost heading into spring, but it’s been a pretty mild winter here in Toronto. We’ve had a few snowstorms, but they mostly melt within a few days. Honestly, I can’t wait for grilling season! But, before those…

WRITING GRANTS for 2024

WRITING GRANTS for 2024

As a freelancer & indie author, it’s about that time of year to start thinking about writing grants! I’ve applied a number of times. The only grant I’ve ever received was the HWA Scholarship in 2018. That doesn’t stop me from applying – and you should too! For my own selfish purposes, I’m gathering info…

Progress is Progress

So, I finally started outlining my novella idea, one I’ve had for a while, a story that I sort of tried writing last year but didn’t get very far with it. Knowing Camp NaNo was coming up again, I figured yeah, I can just polish off my outline, change things a bit and work on…