Cadence MandyburaJun 11, 20217 minLessons from the 2021 BC Writers’ SummitI 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 MandyburaFeb 5, 20213 minOn Inspiration: From Nearly NowhereHello, writer friends, let's talk inspiration. And imposter syndrome. And a smidge of astrophysics. Stick with me.
Cadence MandyburaJan 21, 20213 minOn Faith: Trust the PenI’m not religious, not even a smidge. Maybe that’s why it freaks me out that writing requires some amount of faith.
Cadence MandyburaJan 7, 20213 minFind the Light in Your WritingWhatever you're writing right now, it isn’t perfect. But look past the flaws. Where does your writing glow?
Cadence MandyburaDec 23, 20208 minStories for the Future We Need: Lessons from AugurCon 2020Last month, I went to AugurCon, a speculative literature conference organized by Canadian magazine Augur. Let me tell you about it.
Cadence MandyburaNov 12, 20202 min10 Metaphors for a First Draft (Part 2)Instead of expecting first drafts to become easier, let’s instead think about them in a different way. Here are five more metaphors for you!
Cadence MandyburaOct 29, 20202 min10 Metaphors for a First Draft (Part 1)To avoid being frustrated by crappy first drafts, I’ve spun the challenge into metaphors. They help me. I hope they help you.
Cadence MandyburaOct 15, 20202 minOn Commitment: Never Underestimate Your StoryI’ve done it before, and I’ll probably do it again. I start a story and think it will be easy...
Cadence MandyburaOct 1, 20203 minOn the Joy of Writing: Remember, This is Fun!Stub out that cigarette, put away the Jameson’s, and shelve the self-pity. Today I want to talk about the plain, simple fun of writing.