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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 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.


Cadence Mandybura
Nov 12, 20202 min read
10 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 Mandybura
Oct 29, 20202 min read
10 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 Mandybura
Oct 15, 20202 min read
On Commitment: Never Underestimate Your Story
I’ve done it before, and I’ll probably do it again. I start a story and think it will be easy...


Cadence Mandybura
Oct 1, 20203 min read
On 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.
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