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TOOLS4WRITERS*: POKE!BOOK-2 notepads side-by-side (*password)
An excellent writing tool for writers of all levels and experience. It’s like writing your original story and making notes in the margins at the same time, but you are doing in digitally with all the advantages of computer work. … Continue reading
RESOURCE: Jane Friedman, a valuable resource for writers
Click the IMAGE to visit Friedman’s site. Why writers should visit her site? Friedman is a very successful author and speaker on writing. She has a lot of information about writing, publishing, and book-related material. She updates her material regularly … Continue reading
SCRIVENER: The ultimate tool for writers, priceym $60 Cdn, but worth it.
Scrivener is a digital writing tool. It makes MS Word or standard word processing programs look like a quill compared to a ball point pen. Archaic and awkward. To view a visual summary of SCRIVENER, click –> VIDEO Read my … Continue reading
EXPERTISE: Jane Friedman, a writer and valuabe resource for other writers
JANE FRIEDMAN reports on the publishing industry + educates writers on the business of authorship in THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (Univ of Chicago Press). Read her “Threads” column to get a glimpse of her wide perspective on writing … Continue reading
DUOTROPE: a subscription based service for writers
Duotrope is a subscription-based service for writers and artists that offers an extensive, searchable database of current fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and visual art publishers and agents, a calendar of upcoming deadlines, a personal submission tracker, and useful statistics compiled from the millions of data points we’ve gathered … Continue reading
TOOLS4WRITERS*: Some very useful tools for writers*
The variety and selection of writer’s tools are endless because their selection is so subjective. Here are what we believe are the essential ones every writer should have in their writer’s toolbox. We invite you to submit additional tools you … Continue reading
WRITERS: 8 tips for reading poetry in front of an audience
TOOLS4WRITERS: SCRIVENER* – A writing tool for serious writers*
The VIDEO is a approximately 5-10 minute overview of SCRIVENER. (It is a rudimentary video as I was teaching myself how to create videos on my website, but it will give you an excellent overview of SCRIVENER.)
WRITERS OF NOTE: Writers worth learning from…
There are many professional writers from whom budding or developing writers can learn. This is an ongoing list of writers I respect and think are examples of excellent journalism: Katharine Lake Berz Berz is a frequent contributor to various Canadian … Continue reading
TOOLS4WRITERS*: poetry writers especially*
I found a writing app, described as useful for poetry writers, but I think prose writers might find it useful too. Poke!Book is very interesting and useful: it’s free, and it stores everything locally in your browser. Having two notepads … Continue reading
WRITERS PROJECT SERIES: Dates, Times, Agendas
WRITERS PROJECT SERIES: Flyer and Agendas
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WRITERS PROJECT SERIES: Drafting pdf
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WRITERS & BOOKS: Cdn author Rick Pyves launches new book
Retired Canadian business exec, Rich Pyves became an author in retirement. First, a writer of history relative to his family members in the services. Then, his emphasis spotlighted notable family members in the family history. Now, his pen inks humour … Continue reading
WRITERS n BOOKS: Canadian professor Diana Manole launches her latest collection of poems
The Event Praying to a Landed Immigrant God by Diana Manole Sept 8, Professor Diana Manole presented her book launching for “Praying to a Landed Immigrant God” at the Romanian Consulate in Toronto. A book launch, international in flavour Professor Manole, though … Continue reading
WRITERS n BOOKS: A blog writer worth reading
John Weiss is a writer, artist, and former police chief with twenty-six years of law enforcement experience. He holds a master’s degree in criminal justice administration and his work appears in The Guardian, NBC News, Simplify Magazine, Becoming Minimalist, Mr. Feelgood, Good Men Project, and elsewhere … Continue reading
LETTERS: Comment from Courtney Park Writers group, 7-1-22
Hi Richard: I always truly enjoy your newsletters. They are chock full of such interesting tid-bits. And I love the fun graphics they always make me smile. And you are so supportive of authors. Your Book Shoppe is a neat … Continue reading
PRODUCTIVITY: Text Blaze – a really useful tool for email users and writers
Attention email users and writers of any and all sorts… If you write snippets of text repeatedly, greetings, salutations, phrases, text that you have to type over and over, TEXT BLAZE is your tool. TEXT BLAZE allows you to create … Continue reading
Courtney Park Writers Group
Courtney Writers Group… The invitation to attend their summertime BBQ picnic makes this group sound very interesting and inviting….more to come soon. I was recently invited to a summertime BBQ lunch with a group of writers known as the Courtney … Continue reading
PURCHASE your WRITERS TOOL KIT
WRITERS TOOL KIT
Click the titles to access the links for the apps/prgs listed. APPS/PRGS GRAMMARLY GOOGLE Gmail MS OFFICE NOTABILITY NOTEZILLA GOOGLE EXTENSIONS WORKONA TEXT BLAZE TYPEITIN SIMPLE Gmail NOTES SCRIVENER IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS 25 MAGAZINE$ accepting creative non-fiction
WRITERS’ AID
This category is related to and connected with WAGGERS and WRITERS, two support groups dedicated to assisting writers. Some of the menu items associated with those other categories are included here. Otherwise, you are advised to use the search boxes … Continue reading
Q6 ANSWERED by Stephen K. – What advice can you give to newbie screenwriters?
I am a newbie screenwriter. What advice would you give me?
Tools to help writers: NOT FREE and NOT ENDORSED by RICHARD
WAG PRESENTATION: SOCIAL MEDIA for writers
significantly better results. Word of mouth will spread well enough, so concentrate on writing interesting material rather than focusing on how many people you get. Alka emphasizes that writers need to be aware of their image, the self vs the … Continue reading
Attention writers…are your promoting yourself?
Are you neglecting promotion responsibilities? Are you neglecting marketing your work? Are you failing to showcase yourself as you deserve? There aren’t enough hours in the day to do all the work that creative people like you do? Do you … Continue reading
CANADA DAY commentary by Canadian writers
A number of writers are associated with our website have written their comments about CANADA DAY: Bristow writes a romance story in Roman times, quite unexpected, but very engaging and plausible. An amazingly researched story. Click on an image … Continue reading
Writers promo tip: BOOKMARKERS
Hey writer….here’s a nice little book promotion idea for you… Print a set of bookmarkers for distribution whenever and wherever you are doing book promotions. Consider both sidesRemember you have a FRONT and a BACK to the bookmarker. Take advantage … Continue reading
GRAMMARLY: the right-hand assistant for writers
“If you’re a writer, you should use this tool.” It would highlight all the errors in the previous sentence allowing you to change what you wish. Grammarly has a free version that will serve a writer very well. The corrections … Continue reading
Indie press prizes shine light on new writers
An announcement that will cause some excitement among readers dropped into my inbox this morning: The winners of the ReLit award for 2020 — the final part of a month-long “celebration” of the prize, which is catching up on announcing … Continue reading
WRITERS: Power Thesaurus
Power Thesaurus is a Google extension that is very useful for writers. Search for synonyms and antonyms easily and quickly in the browser and then type them into your document. The video demonstrates how to download, install and use POWER … Continue reading
Book publishing opportunity for writers with evangelical interest/background
Book publishing opportunity for writers with evangelical background and interest. Click this link: AUTHORS
A very challenging contest for writers
The Writers Digest is sponsoring a contest inviting writers to participate in this contest. You are given timelines and parameters for writing a short story, the winners are selected at various stages receiving cash prizes. There is an entry fee, … Continue reading
PYVES: Blueprint guide for newbie writers
Rick Pyves, the writer of three military history books, is very dedicated to his craft and passionate about writing great books based on his extensive research. His advice to new writers is packaged in this blueprint, a road map for … Continue reading
Literary games for creative writers
Only really creative writers can appreciate all the verbal play in the reading below:
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An ebook for connected writers that costs $6.99.
LONG SHADOWS, David Baldacci – writers can lean a lot from Baldacci
LONG SHADOWS, David Baldacci Synopsis Memory man FBI agent, Amos Decker, returns in this action-packed thriller to investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a federal judge and her bodyguard at her home in an exclusive, gated community in Florida. … Continue reading
WRITER’S DIGEST: A website of advice and tips for writers
Here’s a website that’s a must for writers. WRITER’S DIGEST is a treasure trove of tips, advice, information and assistance to writers of every level, every experience.
Free Downloads to help writers
Writer’s Digest is proud to provide the following FREE writing exercises and downloads to aspiring novelists, short story writers and general hobbyists who grace the modern scroll with proverbial ink. Click the link to view the available downloads: DOWNLOADS
PUBLISHING: Note I also publish on Substack
Substack is an online platform that enables writers, journalists, and other content creators to publish newsletters and other digital content, primarily through a subscription-based model. It allows creators to build direct relationships with their audience and monetize their work through … Continue reading
PUBLICATIONS: I am adding another publication to my repertoire
Substack is a publishing venue where people can publish articles in a section of the venue which they have created. Like publishing a column in a newspaper but it is digital only. I like Substack because I found there are … Continue reading
MACLEAN’S: The story contents inside differ from what the cover titles suggest
MACLEAN’S: The New Nationalism The newest MACLEAN’S magazine is an example of great publishing and superb editing. This issue is “must reading” for any and every Canadian. However, the 120th Anniversary Edition, in some areas is a let down. Its … Continue reading
Civic Award Winners
Civic Awards Winners SPECIAL CITATION AWARD Justin Barnes competed at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and along with skipper will Jones secured the 17th position in the skiff 49er men’s sailing category. The pair also clinched first place at the … Continue reading
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Maybe Trump has some merit if you give it more thought
I’m not so sure anymore. My website is changing its position. Being a conservative, speaking out in favour of conservative positions has done nothing for my web site. Asking for support has gotten me no where as the conservatives out … Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence: use it cautiously, with care and awareness
Artificial Intelligence is a very useful tool but…take information from it. Don’t give it information. Handle AI with care. Be skeptical about what information it may ask of you. Deal with it as cautiously as you would with Scammers and … Continue reading
TO DIE FOR, David Baldacci
TO DIE FOR David Baldacci __________________ Synopsis Travis Devine has become a pro at adapting to any situation to accomplish the mission set in front of him. Whether it’s a high-powered corporate setting or small-town community, Devine will become the … Continue reading
POLITICS: I will not write about assh*le T**** anymore but….
I will not write any more about that assh*le in the White House in the US, chiefly because everyone else is writing about him, basking him in the light of celebratory glorification. I refuse to give him any more glory. … Continue reading
Trump tribes’ common ground
[I am sick and tired of reading and hearing about this assh*le but to ignore him, to mute his words would be courting disaster. We must hear him and speak out against him, incessantly and endlessly.] At two very different … Continue reading
PRODUCTIVITY: Digital Tools to help you keep organized and on top of things
A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a writer/blogger/influencer, JANE FRIEDMAN, and now her columns, articles and updates are part of my regular updating of my computer information. One example of her useful tidbits is her “DIGITAL TOOLS for … Continue reading
The 6:20 MAN, D. Baldacci
The 6:20 MAN, a Baldacci read, a little weaker than his earlier style.
The Toronto Star agrees with “Woe is me” regarding the need for PASSIONATE CIVIL DEBATE even in these difficult times.
Toronto Star Subscribers/readers will be very pleased to see the major renovation the Star has presented to its Saturday edition: “OPINION Weekly” section. Opinions, commentaries, and short writeups from select writers are published in the section to spark deeper consideration … Continue reading
A MAN CALLED OVE (another review), Fredrik Backman
An engaging read. Light, lively, and entertaining. Truly, a must read if you smile about life!
PICKERING: Poetry in the Park, June 10
Writers of poetry and other works are invited to read from their work to the event visitors. If you’re a writer, read a sample of your work to an live audience to learn their reaction.
PUBLISHING: A service for self-publishing with support
This looks like a very interesting service. It costs you nothing until you sell something through them. At first examination it looks like a service that offers many benefits and services to writers. Should be explored further. For more information, … Continue reading
PUBLISHING*: *** Interactive map to publisher sites* ***
An INTERACTIVE MAP displaying publishing companies across Canada. Very useful to writers who are looking for a publisher. Meet the Presses is an all-volunteer collective devoted to promoting micro, small and independent literary presses within the Greater Toronto Area. This new … Continue reading
EDITIORIAL: Digitial device users, you don’t work in isolation
Katharine Lake Berz, a Canadian writer, touches the globe with her words. I draw attention to Berz for far more than her writing which has depth and empathetic sensitivity. I draw attention to her because she walks among us. She … Continue reading
The BOYS OF BILOXI, John Grisham
The BOYS OF BILOXI John Grisham Synopsis For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from … Continue reading
OPINION: Black journalists enrich and diversify discourse
The Toronto Star has many outstanding writers and contributors, one of whom is PUBLIC Page Editor, Donovan Vincent, whose responsibility is to oversee submissions to the Star’s Insight section. [Read his full article at Vincent ] He does a marvellous … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: The seeds of HATE sown by technology, nurtured by people
Recently, Dr. Barbara Perry, Director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism at Ontario Tech University, wrote an essay for Maclean’s Magazine, “Far-right politics will fuel extremism.” [ See FAR-RIGHT POLITICS ] Dr. Perry states the roots of right-wing extremism, … Continue reading
Why you should read a newspaper?
Why you should be reading a newspaper If you aren’t reading a newspaper, you are missing out on an outstanding opportunity to learn a lot, be entertained and most importantly become better informed. The Toronto Star is the creme de … Continue reading
The SNOWMAN, Jo Nesbo
The SNOWMAN (Harry Hole #7) By Jo Nesbø Synopsis Internationally acclaimed crime writer Jo Nesbø’s antihero police investigator, Harry Hole, is back: in a bone-chilling thriller that will take Hole to the brink of insanity. Oslo in November. The first … Continue reading
CINEMA: Picking Oscar winners is a fun game
Jan. 23 – Oscar nominations to be announced Mar 10 – Academy Awards – Oscars The Hollywood Oscar, the Academy Awards, is an annual award ceremony that honors outstanding achievements in filmmaking. It is presented by the Academy of Motion … Continue reading
A GAMBLING MAN, David Baldacci
A Gambling Man David Baldacci Another winner from David Baldacci. Synopsis Aloysius Archer, the straight-talking World War II veteran fresh out of prison, returns in this riveting new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. The 1950s … Continue reading
COOKING: * * * 5 Foodie websites * * *
is a food and drink website that provides recipes, cooking techniques, equipment reviews, and stories about food culture and history. The website was founded in 2006 by Ed Levine, a food writer and journalist, and has since won several awards … Continue reading
COOKING: Great food/recipe websites
is a food and drink website that provides recipes, cooking techniques, equipment reviews, and stories about food culture and history. The website was founded in 2006 by Ed Levine, a food writer and journalist, and has since won several awards … Continue reading
HODGE PODGE: “1%ers” – are you one of the lucky 1%?
1% ers – Hard to believe but this includes many of us. 99% of those born between 1930 and 1946 (worldwide) are now dead. If you were born in this time span, you are one of the rare surviving one … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: MEDIA staff cuts begin ( Updated 7-5-23 )
It has started, the destruction of journalism as we know it. Artificial Intelligence tolled the first peals. As more and more writers explore and experiment with AI, its viability becomes a real concern. AI can produce near-professional and acceptable-quality articles … Continue reading
CALICO JOE, John Grisham
A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball.
EDITORIAL: Woe….for the simpler times!
Recently, I read a piece by Dan Rather, a past CBS broadcast news anchorman, where he was nostalgic about the typewriter and the atmosphere it created anywhere where a writer was creating some piece of writing. Click: TYPEWRITER Reading the … Continue reading
CHIEFS . . . an outstanding first novel, Stuart Woods
An OUTSTANDING read, unequivocally! Dear Mr. Woods, Your detective novels are adult male comic books: lively, entertaining and occasionally even esoteric as a reader plays super sleuth trying to discover who is the “butler” of this novel’s crime. I have … Continue reading
use for the footer BOOKS widget
READERS Click the “OLD BOOK SHOPPE” WRITERS Click image of WRITER’S TOOL KIT Book Shoppe Each of the writers here is dedicated to creating entertaining and engaging books for you. They work hard to create material that will give you … Continue reading
12 Essential Writer Tools [ Fee based ]
This list is dynamic, changing periodically as I receive feedback from writers telling me what they are using. Word processor My word processor of choice is Microsoft WORD. MS WORD is not free, available as a package subscription to MS … Continue reading
BOOKz
Click the topic you wish to explore from the list below: BOOK SHOPPE WRITER ASSISTANCE __ASSISTANCE (Books, Writers – main assistance) __PUBLISHING __SERVICES __WRITER TIPS WRITERS (in house) __FERMO’s barks __GAIL & HEATHER on Books __REG’s desk __ROTZY (In memory … Continue reading
CHOKE, STUART WOODS
CHOKE, Stuart Woods A grabber of a murder mystery that will engage every reader.
COLD TUSCAN STONE, David P. Wagner
Cold Tuscan Stone, David P. Wagner SynopsisRick Montoya has moved from New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He’s settling into la dolce vita when a school friend who is now a senior in the Italian Art … Continue reading
Dealing with publishers rejections
Jane Friedman, an acclaimed writers’ advocate comments about dealing with rejections to your submissions. She says: A note from Jane Last weekend, I attended the annual Writer’s Digest Conference, where I had the pleasure of listening to three inspiring keynote … Continue reading
CRAZY COVE, an anthology
CRAZY COVE, Editors Koroscil, Menon, Tucker
READERS DIGEST: xenophobic bias against CANADA
Absolutely unbelievable!! Is it xenophobia or just American capitalism at work? My subscription to READERS DIGEST CANADA must be terminated. Last month, I could access READERS DIGEST Digital, the Canadian version on my desktop. Today…no more. After an hour of … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: “Four Horsemen of Calumny”
Canadian society has ills, to be sure but not like that of the United States. Many people may see the United States of the 1950s as being the darkest of times for American society. The polarization and division in the … Continue reading
CUTTING FOR STONE, Abraham Verghese
CUTTING FOR STONE by Abraham Verghese This novel is 50 Shades of Gray medical students or maybe for the elite or very sophisticated readers of novels written in English. The novel is about the life of male twins born to an unmarried … Continue reading
DARK HARBOR, David Hosp
DARK HARBOR, David Hosp… Too soon to proclaim David Hosp as the successor to “Stuart Woods” as the king of mystery murder thriller writers. However, Hosp most definitely is a strong contender for such a proclamation based on his debut … Continue reading
DANTE CLUB…not so enjoyable, Matthew Pearl
The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl The story is about well known writers, literary celebrities of their time and some even of today, forming a private club which studies Dante’s Divine Comedy. The club is busy translating the Italian into … Continue reading
DIGITAL FORTRESS, Dan Brown
Dan Brown polished his act before his blockbuster book, The Da Vinci Code. Digital Fortress is Brown preparing for his biggest hit. A good story if a reader is into technology; a bore if one is into character development, relationship … Continue reading
DIRT, Stuart Woods
Stuart Woods always is a fun read, a writer of adult comic books in verbal form…entertaining, engaging and enjoyable. Synopsis On the heels of his ” New York Times ” bestseller ” Choke, ” Stuart Woods brings back one of … Continue reading
Q5a ANSWERED – Here is one answer to Q5. More answers may be forthcoming soon.
OVERLOADED WITH INFORMATION Writers, like others, are bombarded with information: emails, blog messages, greeting messages, notifications, news bits, news articles, updates, computer notifications. The bombarding never stops. It’s “information overload,” and it feels like it is killing us. The overload … Continue reading
Q4 ANSWERED – How can I do self-marketing and self-promotion as a new writer?
How can I do self-marketing and self-promotion as a new writer? This is a challenging question because as a writer, you devote time, energy and focus to your craft. Unfortunately, to sell your work, you must somehow market and promote … Continue reading
Duotrope: help with finding publishers for your work
Fee based service Duotrope is an established, award-winning resource for writers and artists. We help you save time finding publishers or literary agents, so you can focus on creating. Our publication and agent listings are up to date and full … Continue reading
Submission Grinder: help with finding publishers for your work
Welcome to The Submission Grinder! The Submission Grinder is a submission tracker and market database for writers of fiction and poetry. Use their extensive and powerful search engine to find a home for your work. The site is … Continue reading
STATE OF TERROR, a collaboration that works outstandingly, Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny
STATE OF TERROR, Hillary Clinton & Louise Penny Synopsis State of Terror follows a novice Secretary of State who has joined the administration of her rival, a president inaugurated after four years of American leadership that shrank from the world stage. … Continue reading
EDUCATED, Tara Westover
EducatedTara Westover SynopsisTara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her “head-for-the-hills … Continue reading
EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU, Celeste Ng
Bestseller lists are so misleading. There’s a much better way to find books worth reading. Learn how to find worthwhile ‘reads’ by avoiding bestseller lists.
FIVE LITTLE INDIANS, Michelle Good
Another review of an excellent book written by Canadian author, Michelle Good. Five Little Indians has won numerous prizes, all of them well-earned. This book is very much an “Add to your reading list”addition. Here is a list of the … Continue reading
TWO requests of WAG members
PROMOTION AGENT The promotion of books and writers is a time-demanding task, but one that every writer needs to do, either on their own or through an agent. I have been doing extensive promotion of writers and their work for … Continue reading
Alka Joshi on writing
WAG News Alka Joshi, a New York Times Bestselling author, was a guest presenter at the September WAG meeting. She was outstanding! Alka Joshi is the author of two NY Times bestsellers, The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of … Continue reading
The SZPINNER SEPT 2021 NEWSLETTER
Editorial (3) Virtual meeting with NY Times Bestselling author: Alka Jaipur (2) From City Councilors (5) From the federal election campaign trail (4) Health calculators: heart attack (optional) Are you a writer? WAG (Writers Assc. Group) news (3) 5 distracting … Continue reading
Aug 19 – Minutes
ATTENDEES: FRANK, B., CHERYL B., KATHLEEN, G., DENNIS G., HOWARD P., RICK P., RICHARD S., BALA M. Announcements, Opportunities: Canadian writers who wish to submit their book should refer to the Canada Book Awards site for more information. https://canadabookaward.com/ Member … Continue reading
GMAIL SIGNATURE gives your work more exposure
Gmail signatures are automatically generated by Gmail. Customize your signature to promote your book sales. Gmail signatures are automatically generated to any gmaill you write. Take advantage of this free book promotion opportunity. Better still, include an image of you … Continue reading
The SZPINNER AUG 2021 NEWSLETTER
August newsletter Fermo writes… City Councillors speak… Books – WAG news New York Times Bestselling author guest Canadian authors I recommend Can you help us? How long are you going to live…CALCULATOR The best “RECIPES” site for home chefs Upcoming … Continue reading
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: Pros and Cons
When choosing your publishing journey, it’s important to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks to make the right decision for you and your work. Author Rick Lauber lays out 17 pros and cons of traditional publishing vs. self-publishing. Choices: We … Continue reading
July 15 – Minutes
ATTENDEES: SHARON D., DENNIS G., EVA H., PETA-GAYE N., HOWARD P., RICK P., RICHARD S., SHEILA T., BALA M., Announcements, Opportunities: Congratulations to this WAG member in receiving the Canada Book Award Eva Henn Towards the Light Canadian writers who wish … Continue reading
Get published, get more exposure
20 Approachable Literary Journals Written by Emily Harstone If you are just starting to submit your work to literary journals, or perhaps you just want to avoid rejection, this list is for you. All of the literary journals in … Continue reading
Tip #9 – Make direct connections with publishers
Make strong, direct connections with publishers. More than one so you have informed comparisons. Then, ask hard questions: what services do they provide? what assistance do they give? Do they provide personal assistants, assistance? How do they stay in touch? … Continue reading
WAG writer Henn wins Canada Books Awards for her debut book
Another WAR writer hits it big ! Congratulations to WAG writer, EVA HENN!!! Eva Henn, one of our WAG writers, has received the CANADA BOOK AWARD for her debut book, “Towards the LIght,” her memoir of her family’s escape from … Continue reading
GUARDIANS, John Grisham
A Grisham journey is always an enjoyable trip. The Guardians is another one of his pleasant rides. Synopsis In the small north Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he … Continue reading
The SZPINNER JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
This edition of my monthly newsletter is heavy! It was very difficult to write as its publication date coincided with CANADA DAY. Normally, that is a day of celebration, fireworks and festivity but in light of the horrendous news … Continue reading
HANDMAID’S TALE generates opposing views, Atwood
Margaret Atwood wrote The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985. RICHARD RECEIVES REPLY FROM BARB KAY to his comments about The Handmaid’s Tale which won the 1985 Governor General’s Award and the first Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1987; it was also nominated for the … Continue reading
TIP #3 – Consider PEER ANALYSIS
You may think you writing is good. But it might not be. Why not put it to some peers who are willing to give it an objective consideration and analysis to confirm or refute what you believe. WAG CRITIQUING is … Continue reading
June 17 – Minutes
ATTENDEES: SHARON D., DENNIS G., EVA H., SAJEDA M., PETA-GAYE N., HOWARD P., RICK P., RICHARD S., SHEILA T., IAN R., BALA M.,Guest speaker: Colin McClean Announcements, Opportunities: Congratulations to these WAG members in receiving the Canada Book AwardKathleen Gauer: … Continue reading
More than 2 dozen Flash Fiction Markets that pay
28 Flash Fiction Markets That Pay By Theresa van Baalen Are you dreaming of writing, but battling to find the time to write? Why not try your hand at something really short? Flash fiction is a genre of fiction that … Continue reading
We celebrate: Canada Award Winners
____Click to learn more about these great Canadian writers: Kathleen GAUER Dennis GAZAREK Peta-Gaye NASH
The SZPINNER JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
The Sad, Bad, and the Good We are very saddened and grieve the loss of a wonderful man, Randy Filinksi. Randy was a loving husband, caring father, a dedicated community activist and an outstanding part of the Durham Region … Continue reading
Poetry publications on Medium.com
This article contains a list of publications that include poetry, are currently active, and are accepting new writers.
Kathleen Gauer: Another childrens’ book author awarded
Canadian authors have the touch when it comes to writing books for kids. Kathleen Gauer has received a Canada Books Award for her book, The Wish Carvers. It is positively gratifying to see writers being recognized for their creativity, energy … Continue reading
Special invitation to WAG members
Hello WAG member, At the risk of sounding like an old nag, I again invite you to try NOTEZILLA digital sticky notes for your computer work. [Disclaimer: I have no financial links with the program’s developer, receive no remuneration.] I … Continue reading
Tony Burman…bon voyage sir !
He’s gone: Tony Burman, journalist, reporter, editor, commentator…one of the very best in today’s media world. Burman arguably was the best media commentator in the world of English-written news. Incisive, concise, precise, logical, analytical, intelligent…the adjectives do no do the … Continue reading
Apr 29 – minutes
Vol. I Issue 4 Apr 29, 2021 Attendees: Frank B., Eva H., Ginger K., Sajeda M., Howard P., Rick P., Ian, R., Richard S., Sheila T. Happy Time:The participants were asked to share their recent ‘Balloon lofting’ moments. Eva just … Continue reading
The SZPINNER MAY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Fermo, an Italian Scottie Dennis Gazarek, Canadian author wins award Peta-Gaye Nash, award-winning children’s books author La Galleria: showcasing local artists Kingston Penitentiary or Home, sweet home? Movies and TV Books Councillor Dave Pickles: pandemic perseverance A commercial break Trump, … Continue reading
I KNOW A SECRET, Tess Gerritsen
I KNOW A SECRET, Tess Gerritsen Synopsis: In the twelfth gripping novel featuring Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles, the crime-solving duo—featured in the smash-hit TNT series Rizzoli & Isles—are faced with the gruesomely staged murder of a horror film producer. … Continue reading
The CRITIQUING PROCESS
The CRITIQUING PROCESSThe CRITIQUING process involves a number of different procedures that will become easy to learn, familiar and comfortable with practice. Be aware that at the beginning, you may feel a bit lost or confused as you work your … Continue reading
CRITIQUING Fundamental Guidelines: a help guide
The CRITIQUING process involves a number of different procedures that will become easy to learn, familiar and comfortable with practice. Be aware that at the beginning, you may feel a bit lost or confused as you work your way through … Continue reading
Welcome message from Sheila
Hello, Welcome to all WAG members interested in participating in the Critiquing sessions. We are confident all participants will benefit greatly from these discussions that are opportunities of examining and analyzing writing submissions by WAG writers. Critiquing Coordinator is a … Continue reading
Introduction to the moderator, Sheila Tucker
Sheila Tucker is the WAG Critiquing moderator. She is a published writer; author of the memoir Rag Dolls and Rage; a poet and host of Poetry&Prose, a monthly open mic salon. She has a children’s picture book being published in the autumn of 2021. Sheila is … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Meta decides to try bullying tactics against Canada
“We’re not paying for news we steal, so there!” Meta and Google corporations have been using news from Canadian media without compensation for years. The Canadian government has finally drawn the line in the sand passing a law making … Continue reading →