Piglets, sniglets and wriglets
It’s been a stressful, melancholy week, and my writing routine is waiting for an appointment
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Unplug, Disconnect and Head For The Woods
Do you complain that you don’t have enough time to write? Do days, weeks, and maybe even months go by without your having written a word? Do you frequently find yourself heading to bed bleary-eyed having spent … Read more
Working while we sleep
We spend roughly one third of our lives sleeping, and while we are sleeping, we are nearly always dreaming. Usually we dream three or four times per night, and we forget about 95% of what … Read more
Guides On My Writing Path
Over the years I have acquired many books about the craft of writing. They fill one tall bookshelf and spill over into a second. When I visit a bookstore, I head straight to the writing … Read more
Reverse-engineering The Book Thief
Six-weeks ago, I was visiting with friends in Toronto and the topic of young adult novels came up over lunch. My friend Celeste, who is a Grade Seven teacher, and someone whom I would … Read more