Writing awards are sweet and sour. Like my mother’s meatballs. Only worse. The first time I entered a piece in a writing contest, I was secretly certain that I would/could/should win. I did not win. And worse, I received judge’s comments in the mail that I hadn’t expected. Hurt heaped on humilation!
As a new year of writing begins, it can be helpful to take a few moments and actively plan an approach to expanding writing horizons and going deeper where you already are. My year already includes some fairly hefty projects, including acting as managing editor to a handbook that features essays by thought-leaders in their fields from around the world.
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I do not eat Gorgonzola.
At least not to the extent that Emma Teitel does, but I did relate to her column in a recent MacLean’s, where she writes about the perils from working from home — as a writer.
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I’m right in the middle of a collaborative, creative project.
I am taking the supportive role in this one, viewing rough footage of two thought leaders in the simple living and justice movement in conversation with each other.
What are your favourite writing books?
Most writers I know went through a time in their professional development when they were reading more about writing than actually doing any writing.
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