Le mot juste. You’ve probably heard the expression before, especially if you’re a writer. But “le mot juste” means more
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On not trying hard enough to become a novelist
As soon as I finished reading On Becoming a Novelist by John Gardner I felt like shit. Not because the
Continue readingABC Life Literacy Canada
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a non-profit on a mission that I really support: We inspire Canadians to increase their
Continue readingWhere to find the answers
In a copy editing class I took a little while ago my teacher said something about being editor that I
Continue readingBook review: The Emperor of Paris
When you’re part of a book club, sometimes you read things that you would never have chosen to read otherwise.
Continue readingOn Writing Well
Considering how many books about writing that I’ve read in my life, it’s surprising that I’ve only just recently finished
Continue readingWhat’s your angle?
“There may never be anything new to say, but there is always a new way to say it.” – Flannery
Continue readingThe search for the perfect notebook
This summer, I finally went to Italy. It had been a dream of mine for as long as I could
Continue readingThe art of the last line
Last lines. They can leave you wanting more or give you the closure you so deeply desire. I admit that
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