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Q6 ANSWERED by Stephen K. – What advice can you give to newbie screenwriters?
I am a newbie screenwriter. What advice would you give me?
EMMA GIRARDI
Emma Girardi Wife, mother, Renaissance woman… Emma came to Canada from Italy in the 1950s where she and her husband, Aldo, raised two children. Though not a well-educated woman, Emma was a woman with boundless intellectual curiosity. She dedicated herself … Continue reading
Jan 21 – COVID and cranky curmudgeons, all of us
COVID is making many us cranky codgers..but lovable ones still. Hold The Fones Folks…. we have a weiner….ooops….I meant WINNER….of the semi-prestigious “F/N” D.O.T.W. (Dink Of The Week) Award. I mean, it was a ‘no contest’….’landslide win’….’blew the competition … Continue reading
Toronto Star short story CONTEST
Hi WAGGERS, This could be a worthwhile opportunity and there is no entry fee. You should be aware of this opportunity: Toronto Star Short Story Contest The deadline is March 1st. There are a number of prizes. Good luck. … 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
Q5 ASKED – What are some of the challenges you faced as a writer, and how did you overcome them?
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
Drivin’ in the USA…gas up even if you have no ZIP CODE
Vacationing in the USA by car? Don’t be stumped when refueling requres a ZIP CODE. You live in Canada and POSTAL CODES do not work with these gas pumps. But there is an easy “work around” for the credit card ZIP … Continue reading
4 SUGGESTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF SLIPS AND FALLS THIS WINTER
Winter is here, which means the snow is falling and the ground is icy as temperatures fluctuate. This can pose a challenge for older adults as surfaces such as walkways, steps, driveways, and sidewalks become extra slippery which can increase … Continue reading
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls PHONE IN Programs
Jan 10 – Old people prefer the old ways, even the not so old
Old people prefer the old routines, the old procedures, the old methods of doing things. Throw new ones at them and they get confused and lost. So Rotzy claims and he’s not that old. “What The Heck…. is goin’ … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Pickering councillors to decide on replacement councillor
Editorial On January 13, the Mayor and councillors of the City of Pickering meet to decide on the appointment of a new councillor to replace Ian Cumming who passed away last year. This will be a tough decision not only … Continue reading