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Month: May 2014

Inspiring Rituals

Do you have a writing ritual? Is there something you have to do every time to ease yourself into your work? Does your desk need to be set up a certain way? Is there a certain type of music that needs to be playing in the background? Do you need the soothing fragrance of lavender, … Continue reading Inspiring Rituals →

J.G. Chayko Writing Leave a comment May 24, 2014 1 Minute

A Room of My Own

“A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction” Virginia Woolf  I used to be able to get away on some weekends to write. I would hole up in a quiet cabin on the island for 48 hours of my own creative time. Some writers have the … Continue reading A Room of My Own →

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Slaying Your Demons

There’s always an area of writing that will present a challenge – plot, characterization, setting, context, grammar - any number of techniques can cause even the best writers some grief. It can become a grim task to carry on in the face of the desire to succeed in a competitive industry. Writing engulfs several processes … Continue reading Slaying Your Demons →

J.G. Chayko Writing Leave a comment May 9, 2014 1 Minute

The Stories Your Environment Tell

This week I had the pleasure to visit Prince Edward Island in Atlantic Canada, the homeland of author L.M. Montgomery. She is best known for bringing to life the story of Anne of Green Gables. She was one of my favourite writers in childhood and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to walk the island … Continue reading The Stories Your Environment Tell →

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