Tag: writers
Writing is a solitary occupation. Publishing, not so much. Long before a book gets anywhere near a reader it should, hopefully, have gone through the hands of beta-readers and …
Keen to dispel some of the myths surrounding writing a bestseller, Veronica Roth, who wrote the first installment of the bestselling Divergent series whilst still in college, offers us 5 …
Being a writer is a tough gig, especially if you’re just starting out. There are so many writers out there, and it can be hard to find your niche …
YouTube Channel: Jenna Moreci When it comes to writing male characters, AVOID THESE stereotypes! Featured image via Gaurav Chaplot
If you’re a writer, there is nothing like putting yourself in that perfect setting to write. This might mean something different for different writers. Some like to be out …
You have a great idea for a novel set in a time that is not the present. You can’t wait to get started, but then doubt sets in. How …
Picture it: you’ve got deadlines to hit. You’ve procrastinated far too long and you’re cramming to submit your article. Maybe you’re just a few crucial sentences away from capping …
YouTube Channel: Sara Crawford Join Sara as she openly discusses the reality of being a writer with depression. Featured image via The Plaid Zebra
YouTube Channel: Text und Bühne Actor, director, and writer Orson Welles speaks about his unique relationship with classic writer Ernest Hemingway in a 1974 interview with Michael Parkinson. Featured …
“It is not the office of art to spotlight alternatives, but to resist by its form alone the course of the world, which permanently puts a pistol to men’s …
Heads up, writers! No matter how unusual your particular skillset or interests are, there is an upcoming writing competition to suit you. Poetry, flash fiction, essays, short stories–they’re all …
Let’s be honest: for writing, the only materials you really need is a pen, some paper, and a great idea. One of the best things about writing is that …
Although Iceland is a small country, they boast the most well-read population in the world. It’s no surprise, then, that many citizens in Iceland are writers, and are likely …
It’s impossible to become a great writer overnight; becoming a better writer takes hard work, time, and dedication. However, creative writing is an incredibly rewarding and useful skill that’s …
NaNoWriMo is one of the main events that bookworms and aspiring writers look for during the warm, chill month of November. Even if you don’t plan to take it …
Melanie Pitman
November 10, 2016
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Monday evening, at roughly 10pm EST, Jack Rabinovitch announced the winner of the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize and a beaming Madeleine Thien graciously accepted the honor. Her novel, Do …
If you’re a journalist, writer, or even an avid reader who uses Twitter, chances are you’ve heard that November is National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo. The name may …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_q3iBiG8A YouTube Channel: VariantComics From the Description: Today Arris talks to comic book writer Frank Barbiere (New Avengers Annual 1, Five Ghosts, Solar Man of The Atom) and gets some …
Heads up, aspiring writers! The Kadas Prize Foundation has recently announced that they’ll be giving away a $100,000 prize to the writer who can best answer the question: “Are …
November is every Canadian bibliophile’s favorite month. The eleventh month is when the country’s most prestigious literary award is presented, the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Basically, it’s the Oscars for …