Category Archives: Resources

Associated Press gives the gift of correctness for the holidays

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Just in time for the non-denominational gift giving season, the Associated Press has published a style guide for common holiday terms. For example, Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, and Kriss Kringle (yes, two s’s) are all ways to refer to the … Continue reading →

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3 good reasons to edit your work with human eyes

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Computers are dumb. You’re smart. And in the frenzy of writing, it’s easy to make dumb human errors. So before hitting send, publish, or print, use your eyes, those of a friend, or your trusty neighbourhood editor to catch some … Continue reading →

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Proactiveness

Posted on April 17, 2009 by

My two favourite stops to look for freelance writing and editing job leads each morning are Freelance Writing Jobs, a network site out of the US with a daily list of leads culled from from the web, and Canadian Freelance … Continue reading →

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Celebrate good grammar

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

I was alerted that yesterday, March 4, was National Grammar Day. I didn’t mark the holiday by doing anything special (like a grammar rodeo). Nonetheless, the website for National Grammar Day contains enough links to grammar-oriented blogs, grammar tips, and … Continue reading →

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It’s an honour being norminated

Posted on August 12, 2008 by

Yesterday morning, I received an e-mail with the subject line (in caps): “THE PULITZER PRIZE 2009 NOMINATION LETTER.” Well, isn’t that exciting. After all, I am a nationally published writer and all. Here is the e-mail, cut and pasted, warts … Continue reading →

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When work is slow

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

I probably do as much work as someone with a full-time job, but I only get paid when I actually produce something. When paid gigs are sparse, or you’re waiting on someone else so you can begin to do a … Continue reading →

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A Grab Bag of Spring Writing Contests

Posted on March 8, 2008 by

Get going, kid Event Non-Fiction Contest #21 Deadline: April 15, 2008 Booty: $500 plus publication for the top three Details: http://www.douglas.bc.ca/community/event-magazine/contestdetails.html Better not procrastinate too long subTerrain‘s Lush Triumphant Deadline: May 15, 2008 Booty: Prize breakdown undisclosed, but there is … Continue reading →

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Freelance writing job sites

Posted on March 6, 2008 by

I’ve decided to start this new blog and website in order to find writing and editing work, but in order to get, you must give. So, for my first post on this new blog, here is a rundown of some … Continue reading →

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