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My thoughts on writing, editing, & storytelling

Cadence Mandybura

Jun 11, 20217 min read

Lessons from the 2021 BC Writers’ Summit

I signed up for the 2021 BC Writers’ Summit Online at the last minute—and I’m glad I did. Here are a few things I learned.

Cadence Mandybura

Feb 5, 20213 min read

On Inspiration: From Nearly Nowhere

Hello, writer friends, let's talk inspiration. And imposter syndrome. And a smidge of astrophysics. Stick with me.

Cadence Mandybura

Jan 21, 20213 min read

On Faith: Trust the Pen

I’m not religious, not even a smidge. Maybe that’s why it freaks me out that writing requires some amount of faith.

Cadence Mandybura

Jan 7, 20213 min read

Find the Light in Your Writing

Whatever you're writing right now, it isn’t perfect. But look past the flaws. Where does your writing glow?

Cadence Mandybura

Dec 24, 20201 min read

Pulp Literature Winter 2021 Launch

Happy holidays! I'm very pleased to be reading in Pulp Literature's Winter 2021 issue launch on Jan. 2, 2021, at noon PST.

Cadence Mandybura

Dec 23, 20208 min read

Stories for the Future We Need: Lessons from AugurCon 2020

Last month, I went to AugurCon, a speculative literature conference organized by Canadian magazine Augur. Let me tell you about it.