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The Children’s Writers Guide

Posted by on May 24, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The Children’s Writer’s Guide examines how you can get started as a writer, create time and space to pursue your craft and deal with lack of motivation and writers block. Topics covered include where ideas come from and how writers turn them into stories, choosing names for characters that are appropriate to the story, the importance of historical research if your novel is set in a different era, writing science fiction and fantasy, and the use of magic in stories for children. The guide examines the role of editing and revision and how...

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Your Story Synopsis

Posted by on May 23, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

I’m honoured to be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. The latest post is all about creating a story synopsis. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2, and you can learn more about the post...

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An Untimely Death

Posted by on May 21, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

An Untimely Death is an exciting science fiction and fantasy adventure for young adults. When Peter’s great-grandfather, Ted, passes away, Peter is looking through his belongings in the attic. Peter knows about Ted’s experiences with the Canadian Army in World War II and absentmindedly flips a coin. To his astonishment, Peter finds himself in the heat of battle in 1944, where he embarks on a highly dangerous mission to ensure that history is placed back on track. Learn more...

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The Stone of the Seer – Where Magic and Historical Fiction Collide

Posted by on May 18, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The Stone of the Seer is an exciting historical fantasy series of adventure novels for young adults, primarily set in the turbulent era of the English Civil War. “Magic and Historical Fiction Collide – This book combines historical fiction with a world of magic. It is set in the period of the English Civil War and incorporates magic, mystery and witch hunting. This book engages the reader with action and interesting characters. It is the first in a series and will leave the reader looking for book 2.” “Royal Blood: Book...

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Create Characters Readers Want to Read About

Posted by on May 16, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

I’m honoured to now be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. The latest post is all about creating characters that readers want to read about. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2, and you can learn more about the post...

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Copywriting for Business

Posted by on May 16, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

I offer a number of writer services for business. The way in which you communicate with your customers is a vital component of your business and well written content can be the difference between success and failure. I have extensive experience in writing for a wide range of industries and market segments. I offer a variety of copywriting services including website content, blogs and newsletters, social media including Facebook and X, brochures, direct mail, sales letters, press releases, newspaper and magazine advertising and more. Learn...

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Writing Fiction for Children and Youth – University of Calgary

Posted by on May 15, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

My online course Writing Fiction for Children and Youth will be running online in May and June at the University of Calgary. Writing for children and youth is a rich and vibrant global market. The focus is on writing fiction for readers aged 8 to 12 years. Students examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including turning ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, creating outlines, and the importance of editing and revision. Registration is available here at the University of...

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The Benefits of a Writing Coach

Posted by on May 12, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

A professional writing coach is someone with whom you can consult, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. They act as a guide as you build your career as a professional writer. A coach can help you conquer a stumbling block, regain momentum or make a start on a new project. My program helps you progress as a writer. You decide what you want to work on during a personalized, one on one relationship. I can be your coach and mentor for just one month or we can establish a month-to-month arrangement, depending on your schedule and...

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Writing Fiction for Children and Youth – University of Calgary

Posted by on May 11, 2025 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

My online course Writing Fiction for Children and Youth will be running online in May and June at the University of Calgary. Writing for children and youth is a rich and vibrant global market. The focus is on writing fiction for readers aged 8 to 12 years. Students examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including turning ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, creating outlines, and the importance of editing and revision. Registration is available here at the University of...

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Writing Descriptions

Posted by on May 9, 2025 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Writing Descriptions

I’m honoured to now be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly.   The latest post is all about writing descriptions. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2, and you can learn more about the post...

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