Bring together 750 writers of various genres in Calgary–one of Canada’s most vibrant cities–and it’s bound to be a great event. But When Words Collide–a Festival for Readers and Writers truly exceeded all my expectations....
It’s conference season! For me, it’s never about whether I will attend conferences. It’a about which ones to choose! As an active freelance writer (I celebrated 20 years in the freelancing business in April,...
I’ve just returned from the PWAC conference in Toronto, an opportunity for members of the Professional Writers Association of Canada to mix with other attendees and presenters at MagNet, the annual conference organized by...
I recently attended the annual conference of The Writers’ Union of Canada (informally known as “TWUC” by the writing and publishing community) in Vancouver. TWUC is comprised of roughly 2,000 writers whose books have...
This week I am filled with gratitude. Thanks so much to each and every one of you who took the time to contribute to our discussion on books that have impacted our lives. We...
If you’ve been a reader of this blog for quite awhile, you will notice a new look and that is thanks to Sherryl Perry who helps small business owners like me make their online...
Having attended three writers conferences over the past two months is a clear indicator that I believe in the importance of networking for writers and attending writers’ events. Yes, they take your time and...
I’ve attended many national conferences of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) and always enjoy them. This post focuses on the 2011 conference in Montreal, Quebec. It was terrific! I’d like to thank the Montreal (Quebec)...
I had the pleasure of attending the first ever “Word Fest” in Kenora, Ontario, Canada–a lovely resort town on Lake of the Woods located three hours from my home in Manitoba. The event was...
Quite a few people have asked me to blog about the highlights of the MagNet conference and PWAC agm. What I thought I’d do instead, is to give you my Top 10 from the...
