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As reported on by Neatorama here is just another really good reason to start a blog: Excerpt from Neatorama: 1000 Awesome Things is a blog started by a regular 30-year-old guy named Neil Pasricha. Back in 2008, Neil’s life was … Continue reading →

Therapy for the Archaeologist “Ok,” my red-haired therapist said, “Let’s dig a little deeper. How did you feel after your daughter died?” “The emotional pain was so intense that I thought I would die. In fact, my heart started physically … Continue reading →

Blue, blue and more blue A blue heart A favorite colour; not a favorite feeling Once in a Blue Moon The colour of our earth & our oceans the colour of our sky the way I see the world Blue By Salynne … Continue reading →

Author Karen Hawkins Discusses the Top Reasons She Likes to Work at Home.  Click on the photo to go to her Youtube commentary. By FedFiles Editor Website: Federation of BC Writers

Article Reprinted from Writers Digest: http://www.writersdigest.com/TipOfTheDay/?m_nTip=13561 Print-on-demand (POD) publishers, such as Xlibris, iUniverse, and AuthorHouse, are the same as subsidy publishers, except they use print-on-demand technology. They rarely use traditional print runs, and your book is not printed or produced … Continue reading →

So you’re a writer and everything you’ve heard lately at writers workshops and conferences  indicates that you should have a website.  Really?  Do you REALLY need one?   Yes.  Here’s why:  It helps you to establish yourself as a legitimate writer It’s … Continue reading →

My best friend is my digital voice recorder. This tool has significantly increased my productivity as a freelance writer. I used to have an old-fashioned tape recorder but got a digital voice recorders as a Christmas gift last year.   The beauty of these little machines … Continue reading →

For some writers it is imperative that they have a dedicated area for practicing their craft.  You can find decorating advice out there on creating the perfect writing mecca and it is even possible to tour famous authors homes to get a feel for … Continue reading →

Welcome to Writing Matters This is the place where you will find tips on writings, essays and personal stories from BC writers about the challenges they face or what inspires them to write. Practical information for authors such as web-site … Continue reading →