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SCBWI Meeting September 26

On Thursday, September 26, the SCBWI and YABS are getting together!  This should be a great gathering of children’s writers and illustrators and everyone is invited.  We will meet 7:00 – 8:30 pm in...

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Hables Espanol?

I can order three beer in Japanese and ask for directions to the washroom in French, but I can’t claim to be truly fluent in any language other than English.  And sometimes even that’s...

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Calgary writers’ conference growing each year

In just a few days, one of Calgary’s largest writers festivals will throw open its doors and welcome readers, editors, publishers, illustrators and, of course, writers. When Words Collide has grown quickly in three...

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Author, Author!

Author, Author!  At what point is it appropriate to declare oneself a writer?  Does it require a degree in journalism or creative writing?  Publication of anything, anywhere?  A book?  Several books?  When, exactly, can...

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