Dec 12, 2020 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing in the Holiday Season: Part One – Generating Ideas

During the holiday season, some people have a week, or even two, off work. While the Christmas and New Year period is invariably a very busy time, filled with family, friends, visiting, food and drink or even long distance travel in some cases, that doesn’t mean you can’t be working at your chosen craft during the festive season. Actual writing may not always be possible, especially if you have kids at... read more

Oct 20, 2020 Posted by Simon Rose

What’s it all about? An excerpt from The Social Media Writer’s Guide

  “The internet can be a powerful promotional tool and, following Simon’s suggestions and guidelines, a professional copywriter can certainly improve his/her skills. A good resource.”   Chapter One: People don’t read web copy These days, any organization that wants to either do business, or stay in business, has to have an online presence. A website is crucial if a company’s... read more

Aug 30, 2020 Posted by Simon Rose

The Princes in the Tower 1483

The Princes In The Tower 1483 is a movie based on the events surrounding the disappearance of the young king, Edward V, and his younger brother, Richard, Duke of York, from the Tower of London in 1483.  Their uncle seized the crown for himself as Richard III and is widely suspected as being responsible for the murder of the princes. Richard III was himself killed only two years later at the Battle... read more

Aug 14, 2020 Posted by Simon Rose

When Words Collide – August 14, 15 and 16

This weekend, I’ll be appearing at When Words Collide. This exciting annual literary festival embraces literature of all forms, including genre, and this year is held online. When Words Collide exists to provide an opportunity for the literary community, from readers to writers to publishers, to gather and share information and inspiration. With the belief that different genres have more in common... read more

Jul 27, 2020 Posted by Simon Rose

An Interview with Nina Munteanu

I recently sat down (virtually) with fellow Canadian writer Nina Munteanu to interview her about her new speculative dystopian eco-fiction novel “A Diary in the Age of Water” released in June 2020 by Inanna Publications in Toronto. Set mostly in near-future and far-future Toronto area, the book has already received some praise: “Evoking Ursula LeGuin’s unflinching humane and moral authority, Nina... read more