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Past Issues

Write Things: On Writing Without Certainty mindset uncertainty writing process Oct 30, 2025

Hello writers,

One of the biggest obstacles to finishing our stories are the questions that arise.
“What is my story about?”
“How does my story end? Where does it begin?”
“Is this story any good? What’s the point?”
“Have I developed it properly?”
“Will anyone care about what I have to s...

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Write Things: On Not Knowing Your Next Step mindset uncertainty May 29, 2025

Hello writers,

I had a wonderful conversation with Nadia Kidwai of CBC Radio One in Winnipeg this past weekend. We talked about everything from perfectionism, to the creative process, to the power of the questions we ask ourselves.  

In all honesty, the interview felt like it was ...

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Write Things: On the Key to Success & Failure mindset uncertainty May 01, 2025

I don’t think there’s anything more important for a writer to understand than uncertainty. 

Specifically, your relationship with it.  I think this is the biggest determinant of exceptional success or spectacular failure for a writer.

And that’s not an overstatement.

Idea: On Unce...

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