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If you're a writer struggling to be heard, know you're not alone.

I don’t know of any other profession where tenacity is more essential than in writing, especially creative writing. Listen here: For many professions, you get the right training, you do well, maybe you get more training, finally you get that entry-level job, and you’re on your way. You may need additional training at some point. You may change employers, even careers, but hard work and quality…

In this blog post, I write about how I was able to restart my memoir after (mostly) not writing anything for four years.

I began writing my memoir during the summer of 2017. I set myself a gruelling schedule in the hope that I’d finish a rough draft before the fall course load hit. I didn’t reach my goal, but I did pretty good. Listen here: I was 40,000+ words in, and I was sure I’d be able to finish the rough draft and then some the next summer. (When I’m teaching a full course load, no way can I write, so it…

Sustainability Communication Comes to WestWord

I’m pleased to announce that my new piece, “Sustainability Communication: Creating a Vision for a Sustainable Future,” is now out in the world. If you’re a member of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, you’ll find it in the latest issue. If you’re an Alberta writer, check out the Writers’ Guild of Alberta website. It’s an organization worth joining.